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Two women sit at a two-top table on a large outdoor patio that extends into the street.

Expanded Outdoor Dining May Become an All-Seasons Fixture

By Naomi Waxman September 28

A lamb chop with a bottle of opened wine and some red wine in a glass.

An Indian Fine Dining Restaurant Pushes Culinary Limits

By Ashok Selvam September 27

A rendering of a large outdoor patio dining space.

Popular Lakeview Drinking Destination Barcocina Arrives in West Town

By Naomi Waxman September 22

Two pieces of sushi.

Upscale Vegan Restaurant Planta Queen Is Ready for a Downtown Chicago Coronation

By Samantha Nelson September 22

A view of downtown Chicago’s bridges.

An Eater’s Guide to Chicago

Unofficial and highly opinionated information about the City of Broad Shoulders

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman September 20

A “Come in we’re open sign” on top of a dining room

Coffee, Hip Hop & Mental Health’s New Nonprofit Cafe and Five More Openings

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam September 16

A drink in wine glass with a blood orange garnish.

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Where to Drink Cocktails Right Now in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman September 13

A black table laid with many bowls and plates of Cambodian food.

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The Hottest New Restaurants in Chicago, September 2022

Seven new restaurants join as Chicago says goodbye to summer

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman September 1

Coming Attractions

Seoul Taco Wicker Park and Five More Upcoming Bars and Restaurants

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam August 23

A hand holding a round plate of pasta with corn.

Former Alinea Sous Chef Pairs Creative Midwestern Fare With Wine

By Ashok Selvam August 22

Four oval plates of healthy looking food with lots of veggies.

A Pair of Restaurant Vets Make Their Comeback After Nearly Three Years

By Ashok Selvam August 15

After a Brief Bronzeville Stint, French Food Is This Chef’s Next Frontier

By Ashok Selvam August 10

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan and partner Chloe Mendel stand behind a black counter inside a cafe space.

Billy Corgan’s Tea Shop Raises $250K for Highland Park Shooting Victims

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman July 29

A golden door in front of descending stairs outside.

Explore the New Food Hall Inside the Renovated Old Post Office

By Ashok Selvam July 21

The exterior of a bar the reads “the Lodge.”

Chicago Ponders Eliminating 5 A.M. Bar Licenses Downtown

By Ashok Selvam July 19

An array of breakfast pastries on a table.

A Downtown Cocktail Den Will Evolve Into an All-Day Cafe

By Samantha Nelson July 18

An outdoor patio with armchairs, couches, and umbrellas.

Bar Siena Heads for the Suburbs

By aimee.levitt July 8

A blue cardboard box filled with a hot dog and fries.

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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 July 1

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A silvery fish is packed into a bed of ice.

An Invasive Fish Gets a Makeover: Asian Carp is Now ‘Copi’ on a Restaurant Menu Near You

By aimee.levitt June 27

A peach-painted storefront on a shady corner.

At Long, Long Last, Pretty Cool Ice Cream Opens in Lincoln Park

By aimee.levitt June 22

A deep-dish pizza in a pan topped with pepperoni and cheese.

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Where to Devour Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza

By aimee.levitt and Eater Staff June 17

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A bowl of pickled shrimp ceviche.

A New Rooftop Bar in Fulton Market Highlights the Flavors of Mexico, Especially Corn

By Brenda Storch June 9

A sun-filled patio filled with tables covered in white clothes. Ivy climbs the brick wall on the right.

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Where to Drink Outdoors in Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, and North Center

By Samantha Nelson June 7

A shallow bowl containing squab and white asparagus in bearnaise sauce.

A Pair of French Landmarks Reopen in Winnetka and Eight More Openings

By Naomi Waxman, aimee.levitt, and 1 more June 6

Two women bite into food standing outside.

Taste of Chicago Returns to Grant Park, Expands to Three South and West Side Neighborhoods

By aimee.levitt and Naomi Waxman June 1

An abandoned brick building on a city street; a tall apartment building rises in the background.

A New Black-Owned Development With Restaurants Breaks Ground in Washington Park

By aimee.levitt May 20

A rooftop terrace overlooking the Chicago River.

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22 Spots With Gorgeous Views of the Chicago Skyline and Lake Michigan

By Jeffy Mai and Eater Staff May 19

A view of a river with boats and a bridge flowing between two rows of tall buildings.

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Where to Eat and Drink Along the Chicago River

By aimee.levitt and Eater Staff May 12

Several conversation areas of tables, chairs, and side tables lined up on a plaza separated from the lake by a railing.

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Where to Drink Outdoors Downtown in Chicago

By Samantha Nelson May 11

A row of six cans with colorful labels.

Chicagoans Respond to Chicagwa, Mayor Lightfoot’s Canned Water Gimmick

By Naomi Waxman and aimee.levitt May 4

A take on fish and chips on a plate.

In Bronzeville, an Upscale Restaurant’s Reservations Are Booked Through June

By Ashok Selvam April 20

A male chef and a female chef in jackets stand behind a cooking counter listening to someone off camera.

Chicago ‘Top Chef’ Contestant Damarr Brown Learns To Make Tortillas

By Naomi Waxman and aimee.levitt April 8

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