Asador Bastian
There’s no way to talk about this Basque steakhouse, set in a swank townhouse, without mentioning its almost surreal expense. But it’s easy to fall under the devil-may-care sway of...
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Torizen
Chicago’s best sushi (Kyoten, No. 3) and best ramen (Akahoshi, No. 20) are both made by Americans with no Japanese heritage. Yet if you’ve ever lived in Japan, you know...
Shaw’s Oyster Bar
Shaw’s Crab House is a nice-enough old-school restaurant — a place to appreciate the sound abatement of tablecloths and carpet, gorge yourself on free bread, and order a lobster for your birthday....
Soup’s On
The go-to order is the ox bone soup, which arrives bubbling hot in a black ttukbaegi pot.
The Beauty of Wander-in Dining
Armitage Avenue in Logan Square is the city’s best stretch for strolling to find dinner.
Finding Magic in the Middle
Spots across the city are offering more affordable craft cocktails, sushi omakase, and tasting menus.
Central Standard
At Ox Bar & Hearth, John Asbaty cooks with the best of the region, though the front of house is still finding its footing.
Matilda’s Paella
At Matilda, River North’s high-energy Mexican-Peruvian mash-up, the paella arrives with two bay scallop shells holding bites of ceviche. You and your dining partner instinctively know what to do: Pick...
How Wine Service Can Make or Break a Meal
Our critic digs into some restaurants’ recent wine service pitfalls.
Fancy Feast
With Petite Edith, chef Jenner Tomaska offers a sumptuous take on French fare.