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Portage Park

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 variety of dishes and drinks spread out on a table.

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Where to Eat Brunch in Chicago Right Now

Enjoy a Bloody Mary or benedict at these 20 spots

By Samantha Nelson and Eater Staff September 8

A pastry display on a counter.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in Chicago
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The Hottest Bakeries in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam September 1

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A hand holds a white styrofoam cup of red and yellow Italian ice in front of a colorful wall mural.

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Chicago’s Essential Italian Ice Spots

By Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff August 2

A burger on a round, white plate and a bag of fries.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in Chicago
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Chicago’s Essential Burgers

By Eater Staff July 28

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A box of half a dozen doughnuts with brightly colored glazes on a white table.

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20 Great Places for Doughnuts in Chicago

By aimee.levitt and Eater Staff June 10

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An Enormous Addition to Millennium Park Plaza and Four More Upcoming Bars and Restaurants to Know

By Naomi Waxman and aimee.levitt 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

A Black man in a red crown poses, smiling, behind the counter inside a restaurant.

Hot Dog Stand Owner Claims He Was Snubbed by Neighborhood Sausage Fest

By Naomi Waxman June 3

Two hot dogs covered with vegetables sit on a piece of waxed paper beside a tray with all the fixings and a container of more hot dogs already wrapped.

Portillo’s Releases Its First Vegan Hot Dog

By aimee.levitt May 18

Alma Sanchez, left, an El Milagro worker at the 31st Street Plant, speakers to reporters during a press conference outside El Milagro’s headquarters located at 3048 West. 26th Street, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times

Another Chicago Tortilla Maker Is Accused of Ignoring Poor Working Conditions

By Ashok Selvam April 25

A double cheeseburger on a plate with fries and a beer in the background.

A Burger and Brunch Bar Expands to Old Town and Four More Openings to Know

By Naomi Waxman, aimee.levitt, and 1 more March 25

An orange rectangular sign with a white round border reading “Sorry, we’re closed” superimposed over a dining room photo.

George’s Ice Cream in Andersonville and Three More Restaurant Closures to Know

By Naomi Waxman and aimee.levitt March 24

A plate of fried cod with fries, peas, and tartar sauce.

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Where to Eat Fish and Chips in Chicago

By aimee.levitt and Eater Staff March 4

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An empty bar space.

The Hideout’s Raucous SXSW Send-Off Returns Saturday in Bucktown After a Two-Year Pandemic Hiatus

By Naomi Waxman and aimee.levitt March 3

Demonstrators Protest The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine In Chicago

More Chicago Bars and Restaurants Raising Money to Help Ukraine

An updated round-up of fundraisers in response to the Russian military invasion

By Naomi Waxman and aimee.levitt March 3

A chef wearing a white mask and blue beanie hat uses chopsticks to arrange food in a round bento box.

2022’s Jean Banchet Award Nominations Are Live in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman March 3

An Eater’s Guide to Chicago

Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the Windy City

By Ashok Selvam February 28

A variety of dishes spread out on a table.

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20 Standout Lunch Destinations in Chicago

By Jeffy Mai February 28

A woman holds up a tray of freshly-baked filled doughnuts.

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Where to Find Paczki in Chicago

Paczki Day 2022 is March 1, but paczki season is already well underway

By aimee.levitt and Eater Staff February 24

a vaccination card lies on top of a place setting of a plate, fork, knife, and napkin

Chicago’s Vaccination Mandate Could Be Lifted ‘In A Matter of Weeks,’ Says Mayor

By aimee.levitt and Naomi Waxman February 7

A clear cocktail sits beside three satsuma oranges and a ceramic lucky cat on a bright blue background.

The Tastiest Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2022 in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman and aimee.levitt January 28

A round Chinese bamboo steamer that holds three shrimp dumplings topped with red chili crisp.

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Where to Order Chinese, Korean, and Japanese Dumplings in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman January 27

A person’s hand reaches out with a hot dog in a bun.

Explore the Hot Dog Box, Portage Park’s Long-Awaited Palace of Sausage

By Naomi Waxman January 25

A hot dog stand inside a red shipping container. It reads “The Hot Dog Box” in yellow letters.

Hot Dog Box’s Gourmet Steak Dogs to Arrive in Mid-January in Portage Park

By Naomi Waxman January 4

‘I Thought I Was All Done With That’: COVID Surge Forces Restaurants to Shut Down Temporarily

By Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman, and 1 more December 17, 2021

FOX’s Gordon Ramsays 24 Hours To Hell And Back - Season Three

Shouty British Chef Gordon Ramsay’s First Chicago Restaurant and Six More Openings

By aimee.levitt, Ashok Selvam, and 1 more December 17, 2021

People eating sitting on a patio table.

Pizza Lobo and Dimo’s New Locations and Nine Upcoming Bars & Restaurants to Know

By aimee.levitt, Naomi Waxman, and 1 more December 16, 2021

A barroom with hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and dark wood tables. On the right, the bar, with a dark wood top and shelving and tile on the front, with plants for decor

Inside Moonflower, the Northwest Side’s New Plant-Filled Cocktail Bar

By aimee.levitt December 14, 2021

Coming attractions graphic on close up of liquor bottles

A Globally Inspired Cocktail Bar and Grill Are Coming to Portage Park

By aimee.levitt October 20, 2021

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