Eater Scenes

Chicago's Italian Ice Stands Melt Away the Summertime Blues

Legends like Miko's, Ava's, Carl's, Ferros, and Mario's give locals of all ages a refreshing blast of nostalgia

By Naomi Waxman August 1

After a Three-Year Hiatus, the James Beard Gala Was a High-Energy Party

By Naomi Waxman June 14

Behind the Scenes of Paczki Day in Chicago

By aimee.levitt March 1

A Tasting-Menu Restaurant Transforms Itself Into a Multimedia Art Gallery

By aimee.levitt January 18

Chicago Gourmet, the City’s Premier Food Fest, Makes a Pandemic Era Return

By Ashok Selvam, aimee.levitt, and 1 more September 27, 2021

FitzGerald’s Perseveres During the Pandemic With Patio Music, Burgers, and Frozen Drinks

By Ashok Selvam August 12, 2020

Customers Filled Sidewalk Patios For Dinner Wednesday in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam June 4, 2020

Explore the Scenes From Chicago Gourmet 2019

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman September 30, 2019

Cruise Through Chicago Gourmet 2018, the City’s Premier Food Festival

By Ashok Selvam October 1, 2018

Explore the Meaty Scenes From Chicago’s Inaugural Italian Beef Fest

By Ashok Selvam and Daniel Gerzina May 29, 2018

The Champagne-Soaked Scene From the James Beard Awards 2018 in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam May 8, 2018

Chicago Gourmet Continues to Shine After a Decade in Millennium Park

By Ashok Selvam September 25, 2017

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How Chicago Hosted the Restaurant World at the 2017 James Beard Awards

By Ashok Selvam and Daniel Gerzina May 2, 2017

Green Street Smoked Meats, Wednesday at 8 p.m.

By Sarah Freeman June 17, 2016

'Saved By The Bell' Pop-Up on Opening Night, Wednesday at 10 p.m.

By Ashok Selvam June 2, 2016

Johnny's Grill's Breakfast Rush, Saturday at 11 a.m.

By Sarah Freeman February 17, 2016

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Moto's Last Night: Remembering Chicago's Molecular Gastronomic Pioneer

By Ashok Selvam February 15, 2016

Here’s Why Star Wars Fans Waited 3 Hours at The Whistler

By Ashok Selvam December 17, 2015

America's First Boozy Taco Bell Cantina, Saturday at 11 p.m.

By Daniel Gerzina October 14, 2015

Taco & Burrito Palace No. 2, Friday at 10 p.m.

By Ashok Selvam July 15, 2015

Rock N' Roll McDonald's, Saturday at 5 p.m.

By Ashok Selvam April 16, 2015

Kuma's Corner, Friday Dinner Rush at 8 p.m.

By Ashok Selvam April 15, 2015

Noshing and Nostalgia: A Thursday Lunch at Manny's Coffee Shop & Deli

By Daniel Gerzina January 28, 2015

Slippery Slope, Saturday at Midnight

By Daniel Gerzina October 22, 2014

Gibson's Bar & Steakhouse, Saturday at 8 p.m.

By Daniel Gerzina July 9, 2014

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The Original Gino's East, Saturday at 7:15 p.m.

By Daniel Gerzina March 19, 2014

Eataly Opening Day, In Photos

By Daniel Gerzina December 3, 2013

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Lollapalooza Chow Town, Sunday at 5:30 p.m.

By Daniel Gerzina August 5, 2013

Hollywood Grill, Saturday at 2:30 a.m.

By Daniel Gerzina July 17, 2013