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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

Where to Eat and Drink for NASCAR Chicago Street Race Weekend

By Naomi Waxman

Chicago’s Bars Are Open but Illegal Parties Are Still Cropping Up Around Town

By Naomi Waxman and aimee.levitt

An Eater’s Guide to Chicago

Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the Windy City

By Ashok Selvam

Violence Breaks Out at Wieners Circle and McDonald’s Over Mask and Vax Policies

By aimee.levitt and Naomi Waxman

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker Hopes to Lift the Mask Mandate by Thanksgiving

By Naomi Waxman and aimee.levitt

Stephanie Izard’s Rooftop Restaurant Returns, Plus Five More Openings

A running list of brand-new spots plus restaurants reopening in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam

Second City Restaurants Await New Owners as Comedy Club Goes On Sale

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam

Pilsen New American Restaurant Monnie Burke’s to Close After Less Than Two Years

By Naomi Waxman

Chicago’s Food and Drink Experts Reveal Headline Predictions for 2020

By Naomi Waxman

Beard Award-Winning Chef Bruce Sherman to Leave Michelin-Starred North Pond

By Naomi Waxman

Chicago Icon Portillo’s to Launch Ordering System Through Google Searches

By Daniel Gerzina

Portillo’s Now Caters Weddings With Cheese Sauce Fountains

By Naomi Waxman

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15 Chicago Tourist Trap Restaurants That Are Actually Good

By Jeffy Mai

Chicago Street Food Icon Portillo’s Is Officially Coming to the Northwest Side

By Daniel Gerzina

Portillo’s Defends Itself From Cockroach Accusations From Ex-Employee

By Ashok Selvam
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The Restaurant Industry Personnel Shuffles Chicago Needs to Know

By Ashok Selvam and Daniel Gerzina

Lincoln Park Mainstay Zella to Shutter After 18 Years

By Daniel Gerzina

Logan Icon Longman & Eagle Shakes it Up With New Chef and Menu

By Daniel Gerzina

Virgin Hotels Unveils Renovated Restaurant With Revamped Menu and More Intel

By Daniel Gerzina

Underground Wonder Bar Owner Says it’s Really Closing, Deep-Dish Coming to United Flights, More Intel

By Daniel Gerzina

Ella Elli Gives Southport a New Sophisticated Brunch Option

By Daniel Gerzina

Portillo’s River North Now Delivers its Iconic Hot Dogs and More

By Daniel Gerzina

Portillo’s Reigns As Most Popular Restaurant Chain in Illinois, Says Facebook

By Ashok Selvam

First Look at the Charlie Trotter Statue, America’s Dog Plans Major Expansion, More Intel

By Daniel Gerzina

Walnut Room’s Future Is Murky, Kitsune Adds Booze, More Intel

By Daniel Gerzina
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Chicago Food Writers Reveal Their Top Restaurant Standbys of 2016

By Daniel Gerzina

South Loop’s Getting a Rooftop Bar, Two Suburban Cheesie's Coming, More Intel

By Daniel Gerzina

33 Chicago Restaurants That Give Away Free Desserts On Your Birthday

By Daniel Gerzina