Last year’s restaurant openings in Chicago — and, sadly, its closings, too — can reveal a lot of what to expect in the coming months. Steakhouses continue to reign supreme, while all-day cafes prove a ...

It’s the brainchild of Lillie’s Q and Roux chef Charlie McKenna and prominent Chicago hospitality group Fifty/50 Group ...

Humble, family-owned Albany Park newcomer Zaab E Lee, which arrived on the scene in March, is a vibrant celebration of Thai flavors, with dishes that come layered with complexity: fragrant herbs, ...

The party featured jewel-clad pups, long lines for fried chicken, and plenty of tears. Since returning in 2022, the James Beard Awards have made progress on their goals of diversifying the most ...

Bar Bambi is the latest addition to West Town’s food corridor, at Ashland and Chicago. They’re serving cocktails and high-end bar snacks, against a backdrop of w ...

If you’re seeking the best British breakfast in Chicago, Pleasant House Pub is a strong contender. During their weekend brunch service, find their signature Royal pies, with a golden crust filled with ...

In Madison, you can have a James Beard Award-winning tasting menu dinner, but you can also have a chicken cutlet hoagie worth every Instagram cross-section pic. From downtown to the adjacent suburbs, ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...