New in Town: 8 Chicago-Area Foodie Destinations to Check Out Now

From Detroit-style square pizza and gourmet hot dogs to restaurant-caliber movie theater dining and yet another Loop food hall, these are latest new foodie destinations we’re checking out in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Aba 302 N. Green St., 3rd Floor, Chicago, 773-645-1400 Chef CJ Jacobson and Lettuce Entertain You hit it big together with River […]

What If Sarah Sanders Walked Into Your Restaurant? We Asked 5 Local Chefs If They Would Let Politics Influence Who They Serve

Sarah Sanders, White House press secretary, walks into a restaurant… Or maybe it’s Attorney General Jeff Sessions, or Steven Miller, senior advisor to POTUS. All three have been driven from dining establishments this summer because of their politics and their political associations. In June, for instance, Sarah Sanders was asked to leave the Red Hen […]

7 Women Shaking Up Chicago's Cocktail Scene

Using the term “badass” to describe women who are successful in professions previously thought of as a dude’s domain has always bothered me. It seems like a bit of a copout — a too-easy description: “That lady butcher (welder, weightlifter, etc.) is badass.” It felt a bit dismissive, to be honest, as if women have […]

Easy Chicago Daycations: Locals Share A Perfect Day in Their 'Hood

Riddle us this: What has the potential to be as fun as a full-fledged vacation but requires little planning, zero packing, and a heck of a lot less stress? A daycation! To that end, we asked three Chicagoland influencers to map out morning-to-night itineraries in the neighborhoods they call home: Evanston, the West Loop, and […]

Easy Chicago Daycation: A Local's Guide to the West Loop

We asked three Chicagoland influencers to map out morning-to-night itineraries in the neighborhoods they call home: Evanston, the West Loop, and Hinsdale. Here, Second City Mom blogger Leyla Tran share her West Loop hit list. Leyla’s Perfect Day Start your day with coffee at The Allis, located in the Soho House Chicago. It’s a gorgeous old […]

The Dish: Wine, Ramen and More From Chicago Area Restaurants

Make the most of what’s left of summer with a trip to these restaurants. The Bread and Buddha Kitchen Order our easy 3-Day Reset to boost energy, feel lean, stabilize hunger, and curb cravings. Enjoy organic, fresh prepared food plus health coaching support to Feel Good for Good™! “Cannot believe that I learned so much […]

28 Best Spots for Late-Night Eats in Chicago

You just got out of a game at the United Center, a show at the Goodman, a concert at the Aragon Ballroom, or (gulp) a late night at work. You’re famished, and you don’t want to settle for fast food — nor should you. Chicago might not be the late-night mecca that NYC is, but […]

Best of 2018: Dining

In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]