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An Eater’s Guide to Chicago

Unofficial and highly opinionated information about the City of Broad Shoulders

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman November 15, 2023

Kevin Boehm and Donnie Madia at a party outdoors.

From Bourdain to ‘The Bear’: One Off Hospitality and Boka Celebrate 20 Years

By Samantha Nelson September 13, 2023

A smattering of tacos and more.

Federales Logan Square Officially Opens Next Week

By Ashok Selvam September 6, 2023

A rendering of the patio at Big Star.

Solar Energy Will Power Big Star’s Permanent Patio Tent in Wicker Park

By Samantha Nelson August 14, 2023

A photo of Oliver Platt as “Cicero” from “The Bear.

How ‘The Bear’ Leaned on Chicago Restaurant Legend Donnie Madia and One Off Hospitality

By Samantha Nelson July 7, 2023

Workers putting up boards at Girl & the Goat

Boka, Lettuce Entertain You, and One Off Want to Deploy Private Security Patrols in West Loop and Fulton Market

By Ashok Selvam June 2, 2023

A computer generated rendering of a restaurant.

Big Star Is Opening a Third Location With a Mariscos Twist

By Ashok Selvam August 2, 2022

A plate with a giant stick of fried cheese lying across it, garnished with sauce and parmesan.

Chicago Finally Gets to Celebrate a Legal 4/20 After Two Years of Pandemic Restrictions

By aimee.levitt April 20, 2022

An Eater’s Guide to Chicago

Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the Windy City

By Ashok Selvam February 28, 2022

A storefront restaurant exterior painted bright green with a big sign that reads “Dr. Bird’s Jamaican Patty Shack.”

Noble Square’s New Jamaican Hang and Six Restaurant and Bar Openings

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam May 21, 2021

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Chicago Restaurants Fought to Survive — and They’re Ready to Face the Challenges Ahead

Business owners share the lessons they’ve learned throughout the pandemic

By Ari Bendersky May 4, 2021

An outdoor dining area with heaters and people sitting at tables that’s covered.

Restaurants Continue to Adapt to Illinois’ Indoor Dining Ban

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam November 2, 2020

A truck in front of a storefront.

Rick Bayless and Paul Kahan Defend Farm After Farmers Market Removal

By Ashok Selvam August 3, 2020

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A taco bar’s patio.

Big Star Wicker Park Temporarily Closes After Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19

By Ashok Selvam August 3, 2020

Kuma’s Corner Apologizes for Toxic Workplace Culture

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman July 22, 2020

A woman chef stands inside a spare restaurant space.

Chef Mariya Russell, First Black Woman to Lead Michelin-Star Kitchen, Will Leave Chicago

By Naomi Waxman June 24, 2020

A storefront inside a brick building from the street. White curtains are visible through a large window and a sign overhead reads “Lula Cafe.”

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A Chicago Guide to Eating and Drinking During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Lula Cafe, Rickshaw Republic Among Restaurants Reopening for Takeout

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam May 29, 2020

Chicago’s skyline from the lakefront

Chicago Restaurant Owners Have Questions Before Reopening Wednesday

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman May 29, 2020

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One Off Hospitality Responds to Criticism Over Coronavirus Relief Fund for Workers

By Ashok Selvam April 20, 2020

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Austin Food And Wine Festival

Paul Kahan Speaks Frankly About One Off Hospitality’s Decision to Close

By Ashok Selvam April 2, 2020

So much changed in statehouses Tuesday. Hereâs what it all means

Governor Keeps Illinois Dine-In Restaurants and Bars Closed Until May

By Ashok Selvam March 31, 2020

A bar’s patio filed with yellow metal chairs.

Big Star and Publican Owners Suspend Takeout and Delivery Over COVID-19 Concerns

By Ashok Selvam March 30, 2020

A man wearing a medical mask scoops mac and cheese into plastic containers.

Dizzied by Outbreak’s Challenges, Chicago’s Service Industry Rallies to Help Community

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam March 23, 2020

The exterior of a restaurant with a sidewalk sign.

Chicago Chefs Await Congressional Aid Package

By Ashok Selvam March 23, 2020

A fancy powdered paczki

Wicker Park and Wrigleyville Can Now Reserve Big Star Patio Seats Via Tock

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman February 26, 2020

Half Acre Bowmanville

Taco Titan Big Star to Open New Restaurant Inside Top Chicago Brewery

By Ashok Selvam December 5, 2019

Chicago Public School Teachers Go On Strike

These Chicago Restaurants Are Offering Striking Teachers Discounts

By Ashok Selvam October 30, 2019

Longacre’s dining room is whitewashed with wooden tables with white chairs, white wall tiles, and lots of light.

A Vegan Jewish Bagel Deli is Coming to Uptown

By Daniel Gerzina and Ashok Selvam September 13, 2019

A packed patio on a sun-drenched day is filled with people and yellow umbrellas.

How Big Star Became a Chicago Icon During 10 Years in Wicker Park

By Kat Odell September 12, 2019

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Famous Butterburger Chain Culver’s Plans Third Chicago Restaurant in Ravenswood

By Daniel Gerzina July 22, 2019

Beloved Pilsen Coffeeshop La Catrina Cafe Is for Sale

By Daniel Gerzina July 19, 2019

Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar to Pop Up in Chicago This Summer

By Ashok Selvam June 13, 2019

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