Zarella, part of Chicago’s new wave of tavern-style pizzerias, might have you fighting for the last piece of the pie.

The Chicago River is a block away, but you’d never know it’s there. To be fair, you can’t see anything of the outside world inside Caché 310, an intimate, new cocktail lounge in the West Loop — and ...

Lauren Brocato Lauren Brocato is a Chicago native who’s spent the past six years covering the city’s dynamic dining scene. She was previously the Food and Drink Editor at Time Out Chicago and a Senior ...

Because Theory often opens early for F1 races, brunch is a big deal. The standout is Blake’s Egg Sandwich ($17). Scrambled eggs are topped with crisp bacon, fresh avocado, cheddar cheese, and a ...

“In 2022 and half of 2023, we would do like $40,000 to $60,000 [in sales] a month out of one little stall,” says Jamra, whose restaurant, Evette’s, was named one of the New York Times’ 50 Best ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. The Eater Awards shine a spotlight on the restaurants and chefs who are ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. 2026 is right around the corner and with it, a new crop of restaurant ...

On a balmy Saturday afternoon in March, a crowd gathers in the parking lot as Dirk Fucik, owner of Dirk’s Fish & Gourmet Shop, presides over his customary seafood sampling event. Amidst the alluring ...

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...