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Chicago’s skyline during sunset from the south side.

An Eater’s Guide to Chicago

Unofficial and highly opinionated information about the City of Broad Shoulders

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman September 21

Bar Sotano’s pink neon sign.

Chicago May Eliminate The Tipped Minimum Wage in October

By Ashok Selvam September 11

A round blue plate of branzino, mushroom, and rice.

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The Hottest New Restaurants in Chicago, September 2023

Welcome fall with pho, salmon egg rolls, and corned beef

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman September 8

Two cocktails in glasses.

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Where to Drink Cocktails Right Now in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman August 31

A modern take on aloo gobi.

Wicker Park’s New Indian Restaurant and Four More Openings

By Naomi Waxman August 30

The outside of a food hall with a sign reading “Time Out Market.”

Time Out Market Chicago Brings in Two New Restaurants From Miami

By Ashok Selvam August 28

Chicago Restaurants and Organizers Ponder the Future of Food Festivals

By Ashok Selvam August 25

A counter of three Depression Dogs laid out on white paper.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in Chicago
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Where to Eat Hot Dogs in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam August 15

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2023 Lollapalooza Festival

Lollapalooza Weekend Is Now the Super Bowl for Chicago Celebrity Sightings

By Ashok Selvam August 10

U.S.-CHICAGO-TASTE OF CHICAGO-FOOD FESTIVAL

Taste of Chicago and a Slimmed-Down Lineup of 35 Vendors Return in September

By Ashok Selvam August 3

Urban Architecture In Chicago

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Where to Dine With Gorgeous Views of the Chicago Skyline and Lake Michigan

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam June 30

An Italian beef sandwich next to pepper canisters.

‘The Bear’ Inspired a Chicago Chef’s $31 Wagyu Italian Beef With Raclette Whiz

By Ashok Selvam June 27

Two chefs from The Bear standing outside in Chicago.

‘The Bear’ Gambles on Downtown Chicago

By Samantha Nelson June 26

A platter of all the meats.

A New Loop Barbecue Opens This Week Smoking Ribs, Brisket, and Mortadella

By Ashok Selvam June 20

The vertical yellow and gold Chicago Theater sign.

How to Eat and Drink Your Way Through Downtown Chicago in a Day

By Ashok Selvam June 15

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A bowl of yak-a-mein on a black tray.

A Four-Course Midwestern Filipino Dinner and Nine More New Pop-Ups

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam June 13

A rendering of the Guinness brewpub outside.

The Most Anticipated Restaurant Openings in Chicago, Summer 2023

Summer will bring two brewpubs, an ace Italian restaurant, and more to Chicago.

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman June 8

A slab of ribs.

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

By Ashok Selvam May 31

An elegant, low-lit dining room with long rows of tables.

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

By Ashok Selvam May 25

A traffic sign blocking a street.

Chicago’s City Council May Bring Back Outdoor Street Dining

By Ashok Selvam May 24

A rendering of a restaurant.

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

By Naomi Waxman May 23

Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Camping World 400

NASCAR Brings Lettuce Entertain You Onboard For Chicago Street Race Weekend

By Ashok Selvam May 22

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

By Pearse Anderson May 19

A woman pours wine from a bottle into a glass inside a crowded tent.

Chicago Gourmet Aims to Reinvigorate Downtown

By Naomi Waxman April 11

A copper pot holds chilling bottles of wine and Champagne on a rooftop.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in Chicago
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Where to Drink and Dine on Rooftops in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff April 5

Stephanie Izard and two male chefs wearing aprons smile and pose for the camera.

Stephanie Izard’s Star-Studded Women’s History Month Brunch and More Pop-Ups Around Chicago

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam March 22

36th Annual Taste Of Chicago

Taste of Chicago Will Indeed Take Place This Year

By Ashok Selvam March 13

A chef places pieces of sushi into white boxes.

Kyoten’s Sushi Chef Eyes an Expansion and 10 More Upcoming Bars and Restaurants

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam March 10

A red- and blue-lit industrial dining room with a booth covered by a clear umbrella-shaped dome.

Spy-Themed SafeHouse Abandons Chicago After Six Years

By Naomi Waxman March 7

An Italian beef sign reading, “Mr. Beef.”

The Founder of Mr. Beef, the Legendary Chicago Italian Beef Stand, Has Died

By Ashok Selvam March 6

A deep dish pizza with crispy outer ring.

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Where to Devour Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza

By Ashok Selvam and Eater Staff February 28

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Chicago mayor calls for upscale bar owners to take appropriate action in Eric Trump spitting case

Alinea’s Top Bartender’s Departure and Four More Shuffles

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam February 27

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