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fromEater Chicago
3 days ago

These Chicago Restaurants Are Helping Those Hit by SNAP Cuts

Chicago restaurants and local businesses are providing free or pay-what-you-can meals to help community members affected by SNAP payment reductions during the government shutdown.
Chicago
fromEater Chicago
1 week ago

Lao Der's Chicken Soup Is My New Cold-Day Craving

Lao Der opened in Irving Park in 2025 as Chicago's only sit-down Lao restaurant, serving bold, home-style Lao dishes with adjustable heat.
fromEater Chicago
1 week ago

Legendary French Restaurant Les Nomades Has Closed After Nearly Five Decades

"The time has come for us to hang up our aprons and say farewell," owner Mary Beth Liccioni announced in a post on Instagram. "When we opened our doors ... we never could have imagined the incredible journey ahead - the laughter shared over meals, the celebrations hosted at our tables, and the friendships that blossomed over the years. You welcomed us into your lives, and for that, we are forever grateful."
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Food & drink
fromEater Chicago
2 weeks ago

Legendary Chicago Pizzeria Goes Thin With Tavern Style

Giordano's adds Chicago thin-crust tavern-style pizzas; Atelier reopens with a tasting menu; Portillo's eyes a Wrigleyville outpost; Time Out Market adds three vendors.
Food & drink
fromEater Chicago
2 weeks ago

A New Italian Steakhouse Wants to Be Bucktown's Go-To for Beef, Pastas, and Late Nights

Dēliz opens in December in the former Etta space offering a two-level Italian-steakhouse hybrid with polished hospitality, nightlife upstairs, and steaks plus housemade pastas.
Food & drink
fromEater Chicago
3 weeks ago

A Highly Anticipated Restaurant Unleashes Southeast Asian Flavors in River North

Chef Thai Dang opens Crying Tiger in River North, offering playful, regionally inspired Southeast Asian dishes blending Lao, Cambodian, and Vietnamese influences with modern techniques.
fromEater Chicago
1 month ago

A Michelin-Recognized Chef Is Bringing Oysters and Bubbles to a Fulton Market Food Hall

Time Out Market Chicago is getting a splashy new addition this fall from a celebrated Chicago chef. In November, Christian Hunter will debut Hooligan, a 50-seat seafood and wine bar on the food hall's second floor, transforming the space into a sit-down dining experience. Hunter, a Michelin Young Chef Award winner in 2023 for his work at Atelier and a James Beard finalist, is known for blending technical skill with inventive flair, using local, seasonal produce in unexpected ways.
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

2 Chicago Restaurants Made The New York Times' List Of 50 Best In The US - Tasting Table

Two Chicago restaurants, Sanders BBQ Supply Co. and Cariño, were included among the 2025 list of the 50 best restaurants in the United States.
Food & drink
fromEater Chicago
9 years ago

Chicago's Best Thai Food

Chicago's Thai restaurants increasingly emphasize regional specialties beyond pad Thai, offering diverse street food, Northern and Central dishes, tasting menus, and inventive desserts.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Award-Winning Chicago Restaurant Was Featured On The Bear, But It's So Much More - Tasting Table

Kasama is a Chicago Filipino restaurant that earned the world's first Filipino Michelin star, gained TV exposure on The Bear, and emphasizes modern Filipino cuisine.
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fromEater Chicago
1 month ago

A Barbecue Standout is Expanding to Hyde Park

Chicago dining sees new openings, high-profile collaborations, and menu shifts across barbecue, Shanghainese, and classic local brands.
Food & drink
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Beef rules at Chicago's Monster Ramen in Logan Square: 'Nobody does it like us'

Monster Ramen in Chicago serves beef-forward ramen with Wagyu and house-made noodles steeped in beef stock, reflecting owner Katie Dong's Nanjing childhood flavors.
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Chicago
fromEater Chicago
10 years ago

The Best Places to Eat and Drink Near Lollapolooza

Lollapalooza returns to Grant Park featuring local food vendors and nearby restaurants for festival-goers seeking a sit-down meal.
Chicago
fromEater Chicago
3 months ago

Two of Chicago's Most Venerable Japanese Restaurants Unite for Omakase in Old Town

SHŌ, a new restaurant by Adam Sindler and Mari Katsumura, will showcase omakase along Wells Street in Chicago.
Food & drink
fromEater Chicago
3 months ago

Explore This New Bucktown Tasting Menu Restaurant With a Secret Bar

Class Act offers a unique communal dining experience aiming for connection in a modernist culinary setting.
Chicago
fromEater Chicago
3 months ago

Five Chicago Restaurants Join the 2025 Michelin Guide

Five Chicago restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide's 2025 list, featuring South Asian and Mexican cuisines.
Portland food
fromEater Chicago
4 months ago

One of Chicago's Most Anticipated Restaurants Swaps Names

Ox Bar & Hearth, formerly Brick and Mortar, opens this summer, aiming to blend history and modern dining experiences.
Dining
fromEater Chicago
5 months ago

Inside LIA, a New Downtown Restaurant Attempting to Redefine Artful Consumption

LIA restaurant merges culinary creations with visual art, enhancing the dining experience in River North.
The restaurant features a playful tasting menu that blurs the line between food and art.
fromEater Chicago
5 months ago

A New Italian Spot Hopes to Comfort Lincoln Park After The End of Tarantino's 30-Year-Run

Executive chef Matt Eckfield worked with Kim, splitting about 13 years at Belly Shack and Belly Q, bringing a fusion of cultures to the menu.
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Silicon Valley food
fromEater Chicago
6 months ago

Milk Bar's Christina Tosi and Daisies' Leigh Omilinsky Collaborate on a Special Croissant

Christina Tosi and Leigh Omilinsky's Bake Sale Croissant offers a blend of cookies and brownies, benefiting Cookies for Kids' Cancer.
Chicago
fromEater Chicago
6 months ago

Chicago's Best Restaurant Pop-Ups, April 2025

Chicago restaurants are hosting pop-up events as spring arrives, showcasing unique collaborations and fundraisers.
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