2022 was a wild year for Chicago’s restaurants, and Eater Chicago was there to cover all the ups and downs. Check out Year in Eater, an annual tradition that takes a look at the past and attempts to predict the future. We’ve polled an all-star panel to get their thoughts. Here’s to a healthy and prosperous 2023.
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An Eater Look Back at 2022
Check out what our all-star panel had to say about the past year
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December 22, 2022
Chicago’s Dining Experts Share Their Best Meals of 2022
From splashy omakase menus to smoky, well-sauced ribs, the year had plenty of high points
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December 22, 2022
Dining Experts Reveal What Pissed Them Off in 2022
Themes include jerky customer behavior and cocktail confusion
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December 21, 2022
Chicago’s Media Recap the 2022 Restaurant Scene in a Word
An atmosphere of uncertainty still permeates the local hospitality scene
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December 21, 2022
Dining Experts Reveal Chicago’s Best Takeout Options
Pizza, Thai, and burgers continue to reign the at-home dining scene.
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December 20, 2022
Chicago’s Media Predicts Restaurant Industry Headlines for 2023
Who wants to see Portillo’s open a speakeasy?
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December 20, 2022
Chicago Media’s Favorite Restaurants of 2022
Three restaurants tied for the most mentions
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December 19, 2022
Eater Chicago’s Most Read Stories of 2022
A look at the top restaurant news of the year