Rise and Shine
Luella’s Southern Kitchen, now in new digs in Albany Park, goes all in on daily brunch.
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Café Culture
Filipino cookies, Korean-influenced pastries, and other specialties are on the menu at these Asian newcomers.
All-Day Eats
Reopened after a 2022 fire, owner Alex Stratakos overhauled the menu and is committed to using high-quality ingredients.
Past Imperfect
At Class Act, Nicolai Mlodinow’s ambitious tasting menu takes on the history of food — and stumbles.
Pierogi Kitchen’s Potato and Cheese Pierogi
While there are several moving parts to Art Wnorowski’s potato and cheese pierogi, a cherished family recipe turned menu signature at Pierogi Kitchen, the chef counsels that two key steps — making...
A New Playbook
Former Bear Israel Idonije is breathing more life into the South Loop by partnering with some of the city’s best chefs.
Sushi for a Steal
Our critic loves the excellent offerings at Omakase Box, the affordable new spot in Logan Square.
The Epicurean Guide to Chicago’s Airports
Our food writers offer their picks for what to eat at O’Hare and Midway.
Cafe Yaya’s Black Garlic Tahini
Ask a sourdough baker, a sauerkraut maker, or anyone else who dabbles in fermentation: Time is the secret ingredient for unlocking profound layers of flavor. Take, for instance, black garlic,...
Thattu’s Kadala Curry
If Margaret Pak could write her story in food, kadala curry — a comforting stew of black chickpeas in coconut gravy — would be a recurring motif. “It’s pretty near and dear,” the Thattu...