The Chicago River is a block away, but you’d never know it’s there. To be fair, you can’t see anything of the outside world inside Caché 310, an intimate, new cocktail lounge in the West Loop — and ...

There’s a lot going on in this neighborhood, and deciding on a restaurant can be tough. This is where you should be eating.

This Lenten season there are plenty of bars and restaurants offering traditional platters of battered pike or cod served with ...

Mapping Illinois comfort food in 2026? I share soul food spots serving fried chicken, catfish, mac and cheese, and desserts worth the drive.

Local investor Marc Calabria and vertical farming firm Farm Zero are partnering on the project to create a ...

As snow fell and nearby protests unfurled outside, many of Chicago’s top chefs and restaurateurs gathered Sunday night in the Loop for the annual Banchet Awards. At the city’s top local food honors — ...

Step into The Village in Illinois, where handmade pasta, cozy vibes, and a timeless atmosphere make every meal feel like a ...

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Chicago restaurant week is BACK. But are you too overwhelmed with the options? No problem, we’re providing you with advice to make finding your next reservation a breeze. Antonio King, formerly of the ...

Set to open in early 2026 on Wacker Drive, Fatback (176 West Wacker Drive) is the first collaboration between acclaimed Lillie’s Q and Roux founder Charlie McKenna and Chicago hospitality veterans ...

After covering the Village of Long Grove in December, we stay closer to “home” for the first 2026 stop on our Your Hometown Tour! “The Loop” serves as the city of Chicago’s first impression for many ...

Hokkaido Ramen Santouka will soon arrive in the West Loop at 160 N. Halsted, serving up scratch-made authentic ramen noodle soup and a lineup of Japanese favorites from Karaage (Fried Chicken) to ...