Bailey Sullivan to Helm Sarah Grueneberg’s Trattoria Lo So
The upcoming Bucktown spot — slated to open in winter 2027 — will feature cooking from central Italy.
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Review: Spice by CMB Is Still Getting Its Feet
At his Logan Square restaurant, Mychael Bonner nails the Afro-Caribbean fare, but unpolished service holds the spot back.
John’s Food & Wine is Food & Wine Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year
The Lincoln Park neighborhood bistro has always been one of our favorites for its memorable cuisine.
Review: All Well Tweaks the Tasting Menu Formula
At their new spot, Larry Feldmeier and Noah Sandoval give diners a say.
We Love This Liberian Carryout Shop
Nimba owner Lydia London offers a menu of her family's recipes.
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The Art of the Consistent Restaurant
Our critic lays out the beauty of consistency, even when a restaurant is not great.
The Ever-Growing Popularity of Bakery Lines
Are the waits ever worth it? Our dining critic mulls the question.
Mixed Grill
Stephen Sandoval’s Latin steakhouse Trino offers some nice dishes, but the menu doesn’t fully mesh.
Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants
With picks that span from tasting menus to food trucks, our critic ranks his favorite places to eat.
Maxwells Trading
Maxwells says out loud what just about every fine-dining tasting menu in town whispers: Chicago loves Asian flavors. We love the heat, rawness, bright acidity, and savory umami so fundamental...