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Jefferson Park

A chef holds down a slab of brisket and slices it into thin pieces.

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The Ultimate Visitor’s Guide to Eating in Chicago
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Chicago’s Essential Barbecue Restaurants

Feast on ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and other smoky delights

By Aimee Levitt and Eater Staff May 10

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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

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 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 dim restaurant dining room with mirrors and red booths.

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The Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago

By Aimee Levitt February 1

Sorry We’re Closed

Eight Chicago-Area Restaurant Closures to Know

By Ashok Selvam December 16, 2021

A cardboard boat with a pile of pierogi, some chopped Polish sausage, sour cream and chives, and sauerkraut

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Where to Eat Pierogi in Chicago

By Aimee Levitt and Ashok Selvam December 13, 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

A sign reads “Come in, we’re open”

A Deep-Dish Pizza Sports Pub off Motor Row and Two More Openings

By Aimee Levitt, Naomi Waxman, and 1 more September 17, 2021

Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” Season 3 Finale

Chicago Brewery Swept Up in Northwest Side Alderman’s Text Message Scandal

By Naomi Waxman September 13, 2021

A hand pulls a wine bottle out of a large horizontal wine storage shelf

‘Check, Please’ Host Alpana Singh’s New Downtown Project and 11 More Upcoming Restaurants

By Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam, and 1 more August 31, 2021

A bouncer with mask outside a bar taking temps of two masked customers.

Chicago, Once Again, Requires Masks to Eat Indoors at Restaurants

By Ashok Selvam August 17, 2021

A sizzling platter of lamb chops.

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Where to Find Terrific Polish Food in Chicago

By Jeffy Mai and Eater Staff July 29, 2021

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Three clear plastic cups filled with pink and blue soft serve ice cream.

An Artsy Lincoln Park Fine Dining Destination and Six Upcoming Chicago Restaurants

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam May 25, 2021

People dining on tables in the street

Open Streets Dining Returns This Weekend to Lakeview

By Naomi Waxman May 12, 2021

A vegan Italian beef sandwich

Buona Goes Through 2,000 Pounds of Vegan Italian Beef in First Week of Sales

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam April 30, 2021

Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Chicago To Promote Vaccine Equity

Kamala Harris Delighted a South Side Chicago Bakery With a Visit

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam April 7, 2021

First Craft Brewery To Brew Only Non-Alcoholic Beer

Chicago Reacts as Nonalcoholic Beer Sales Surge 38 Percent Nationwide

By Naomi Waxman January 22, 2021

Bagels from Reno

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Where to Find Bagels in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff December 11, 2020

A person holding up a tray of food with a White Sox hat.

How to Help: Fight Hunger and Support Local Restaurants in Chicago

Where to give, donate food, and volunteer during the novel coronavirus pandemic

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam October 26, 2020

Chicago Shuts Down Its First Restaurant for Violating COVID-19 Rules

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam July 13, 2020

A dive bar with dark mood.

Chicago Restaurants Grapple With Safety Concerns as Indoor Dining Resumes

By Ashok Selvam June 26, 2020

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A storefront inside a brick building from the street. White curtains are visible through a large window and a sign overhead reads “Lula Cafe.”

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A Chicago Guide to Eating and Drinking During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Lula Cafe, Rickshaw Republic Among Restaurants Reopening for Takeout

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam May 29, 2020

Businesses Close Stores Nationwide In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic

To-Go Cocktails Are Finally Getting Support From Illinois Elected Officials

By Ashok Selvam May 14, 2020

A gold-colored plate of Nepali food surrounded by small gold cups, also filled with food.

New Logan Square Restaurant Crafts Indian, Himalayan, and Nepali Delights

By Naomi Waxman and Daniel Gerzina September 20, 2019

A Critic Thinks Publican Group’s New French Cafe Is ‘Taking Wicker Park by Storm’

By Jeffy Mai June 21, 2019

8 Chicago-Area Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know

By Ashok Selvam, Daniel Gerzina, and 1 more June 14, 2019

10 Upcoming Chicago-Area Restaurants to Know

By Naomi Waxman and Eater Staff June 11, 2019

Norwood Park Thin-Crust Specialist Celebrates 50 Years of Pizza Making

By Ashok Selvam January 28, 2019

Eight Chicago-Area Restaurant Openings to Know

By Ashok Selvam and Daniel Gerzina December 28, 2018

The Spanish Square

Four Chicago-Area Restaurant Shutters to Know

By Daniel Gerzina and Ashok Selvam December 19, 2018

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Chicago’s Restaurant Openings For Summer 2018

By Ashok Selvam and Daniel Gerzina September 21, 2018

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