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There are a lot of places to eat in the West Loop. Specifically, there are a lot of places to eat tacos in the West Loop. But there’s only place to eat tacos and drink mezcal Old Fashioneds on a roof in the West Loop. That’s La Josie. It’s open now, and it looks like this. As you and a few friends join them, you’ll find its abundant high-tops and leather
Squeaky cheese aside, our neighbors to the north have a lot to offer. A respectable football team. A few beer behemoths. And Colectivo Coffee. The latter has been roasting coffee in Milwaukee since 1993 and offers a great deal of just that at its first Chicago location. It’s open now and looks like this. Planting its flag in Lincoln Park, the all-day café
Roasted carrot dumplings and carrot margaritas. That’s what they do with carrots at this place. So imagine what the clever chefs at Clever Rabbit can do with some ground beef. It’s a new veggie-centric-but-not-too-veggie-centric restaurant in Wicker Park, it’s open now, and this is its slideshow. Indeed, you’ll find a bit more than just crudité on the
Food By Sarah Freeman · June 12, 2017 You’ve seen it all before. Meat cooking on an open hearth. Small plates inspired by global street food. A trio of Spanish-style gin and tonics. But put it all together
You know Ada Street, that cozy little American bistro on a forgotten strip of Wicker Park. Well, its former chef is back, in a new kitchen, and doing some crazy things with green bean casserole. Split Rail, now open in West Town, is not only Zoe Schor’s triumphant return, but also her ultimate tribute to Americana. It takes shape in a former donut factory
It’s time for a crash course in Vietnamese food. Real Vietnamese food, not just Bahn Mi. Although we’ll cover those, too. Just... not yet. First, there’s the pressing matter of HaiSous, which will start serving up recipes plucked from chef Thai Dang’s family tree and dishes discovered on the streets of Hanoi once it opens on Tuesday in Pilsen. Feel
When was the last time you were gazing up at a glass chandelier only to be interrupted by a bow tie-wearing server asking if you’d prefer Golden Osetra or Kristal caviar service? It’s probably been a minute. If you’re ready for a reprise, then BLVD is equally ready with a restaurant straight out of Old Hollywood. It’s open now in the West Loop, and here’s
Perennial Virant. You knew it. You loved it. You frequented it after trips to Green City Market. You also probably noticed that it’s gone now. But don’t worry, the Boka guys, with help from the recently formed 90/94 Restaurant Group, stripped it down to its bones and replaced it with the Kennison, a handsome new seasonal bistro that’s open now and looks
When you hear the words “hot plate,” followed by the sound of sizzling butter, it’s best to take heed. Why? So glad you fake-asked. Because that means you’ve got a USDA prime steak coming at you on a 500-degree ceramic surface. It’s just the way they do things at Steak 48, the new steakhouse from the Mastro’s family that’s now open in River North and
It’s like Siena Tavern, but with Mexican food. Sure, we’ll go on... It’s Barrio, the new DineAmic Group spot that opens tomorrow in River North. And like its meatball-slinging neighbor, it’s helmed by a Top Chef alum, has a thing for oversized leather booths and comes complete with a record-filled DJ booth so dinner can seamlessly transition into a dance
