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Resilient Indie Bakery Loba Pastry’s Return and Seven More Openings

By Naomi Waxman

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Where to Eat & Drink Around Soldier Field

By Ashok Selvam

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

By Ashok Selvam

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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

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Exciting New Restaurants to Try in Chicago

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Where to Drink, Dine, and Dance for Taylor Swift Weekend in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman June 1

Celebrate the 130th Birthday of the 1893 World’s Fair With These Lavish Cocktails

By Naomi Waxman June 1

Chicago Has Five James Beard Award Finalists for 2023

By Naomi Waxman March 29

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The Hottest New Restaurants in Chicago, June 2023

A trio of unique Japanese spots — including one that mixes Mexican flavors — serve as highlights.

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman June 1

Clumsy Cow BBQ Will Bring The ‘New Age Smoke’ Downtown

By Ashok Selvam May 31

Chicago’s Second Annual Pizza City Fest and Four More Pop-Ups

By Naomi Waxman May 31

‘Tribune’ Editorial Warns Against Abusive Restaurant Service Fees

By Ashok Selvam May 31

Explore This Vintage All-Day Cafe With Pickleball Courts Inside a Fabulous Furniture Store

By Ashok Selvam May 30

Lincoln Park Patio Relaunches With Smash Burgers and a Mini Bathtub Sundae

By Naomi Waxman May 30

Where to Celebrate the James Beard Awards in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman May 30

Where to Eat in the West Loop

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman May 26

Five Things to Know About Čálli, Soho House’s Latest Mexican Restaurant

By Samantha Nelson May 26

Michelin-Starred Mari Katsumura Takes Over Downtown Darling Chicago Athletic Association

By Ashok Selvam May 25

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Where to Eat While Visiting Lake Michigan’s Beach Towns

By Naomi Waxman and Titus Ruscitti May 25

Cooper’s Hawk Will Vacate Esquire Theater Space and Close Its Sole Chicago Location

By Ashok Selvam May 25

Where to Eat at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

By Naomi Waxman and Samantha Nelson May 25

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Hot Doug’s Will Unretire to Celebrate 10 Years of Honey Butter Fried Chicken

By Ashok Selvam May 24

Chicago’s City Council May Bring Back Outdoor Street Dining

By Ashok Selvam May 24

The Owners of a Premier Cafe and Pizzeria Join Forces on the Mag Mile

By Naomi Waxman May 23

Chicago’s Essential Japanese Restaurants

By Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff May 23

Netflix ‘Bake Squad’ Star’s First Storefront Shop, Plus 10 More Upcoming Bars and Restaurants

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam May 23

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Where to Eat Near O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman May 22

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NASCAR Brings Lettuce Entertain You Onboard For Chicago Street Race Weekend

By Ashok Selvam May 22

Lizzo Bestows Chicago’s Dimo’s Pizza With a 10/10 TikTok Review

By Ashok Selvam May 22

A South Asian Bar Serving Momos and Scotch Will Replace Wazwan in Wicker Park

By Ashok Selvam May 19

Inside Too Good To Go’s Lively Community and the Hunt for Aftermarket Restaurant Meal Deals

By Pearse Anderson May 19

Where to Eat at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

By Naomi Waxman, Samantha Nelson, and 1 more May 18

Lettuce Entertain You Debuts Japanese Restaurant Inside $1K-a-Day St. Regis Chicago Hotel

By Ashok Selvam May 18

Michael Rubel, the Cocktail Savant Who Steered Chicago’s Influential Violet Hour, Has Died

By Naomi Waxman May 18

Nisos Will Convert to a Steakhouse in West Loop

By Ashok Selvam May 17

How to Pitch Stories to Eater Chicago

Freelancers looking to pitch to Eater’s Chicago-based city site should start here

By Eater Staff April 21

Fox News Asks: ‘What About Naperville?’ in Diner Segment About Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson

By Ashok Selvam May 17

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