We’re Obsessed With No Pasa Nada’s Taco al Pastor
The Mayfair taco truck is a welcome oasis.
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The Return of the Tableside Cart
Tableside carts are back — with decidedly modern twists.
Why We Love the Northern Thai Fare at Zaab E Lee
Skip the Americanized Thai dishes at this Albany Park spot in favor of the street...
Arla Brings Japanese and Mediterranean Cuisine to the Gold Coast
The new rooftop spot is from the team behind the Adalina restaurants.
Ep. 29: These Are Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants
We’ve updated our list of the 50 best restaurants in the city. John breaks down...
Chicago’s 50 Best Restaurants
With picks that span from tasting menus to food trucks, our critic ranks his favorite...
Soup’s On
The go-to order is the ox bone soup, which arrives bubbling hot in a black...
The Beauty of Wander-in Dining
Armitage Avenue in Logan Square is the city’s best stretch for strolling to find dinner.
Tanta’s Anticuchos de Pollo
The iconic Peruvian street food owes its color to mild, fruity ají panca peppers.
Mariela Offers a Fresh Take on Seafood
The Loop restaurant, from the team behind Mirra, takes inspiration from a variety of coastal...
Ep. 28: The Best Summer Dishes in Chicago
Writer Chandra Ram joins us to discuss the apps, mains, desserts, and drinks that we...
Totally Radicle
The sophomore spot from the Daisies crew serves up fresh cocktails and pizza.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: June-July 2026
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this summer, in order of heat