If you’ve ever had one of those Chicago nights where you tell yourself, “I’m only going out for one drink,” and then suddenly it’s midnight and you’re discussing the moral implications of oat milk with a stranger named Doug… congratulations, you’ve lived in Logan Square. Last Friday, I wandered back into the neighborhood for what […]
Category: Food
A Feld Day For Dinner And Politics
Feld Restaurant 312 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 Some dates arrive gentle and predictable. Others walk in like a storm that does not ask for permission. My night at Feld Restaurant with a Ukrainian graduate student from the University of Chicago belonged in the second category. It was the kind of date that leaves […]
Noriko Knew What It Was Doing To Us
Noriko Handroll Bar – 401 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60654 There are restaurants that feel like a dinner reservation, and there are restaurants that feel like an experience with consequences. Noriko Handroll Bar in River West falls into the second category. It is new, sleek, warm on the inside, freezing on the outside and […]
Rose Mary: The Restaurant That Flirts Back
Some restaurants are fun. And then there’s Rose Mary at 932 W Fulton Market, which feels like the universe gently nudging you to have a night you’ll definitely talk about later. I walked in thinking I’d be chill and well-behaved. I walked out two hours later wondering if pasta can be a love language. The […]
A Perfect Night at Cira: The Mediterranean Gem Hiding in Plain Sight
There are restaurants that feel like Chicago flexing, and then there are restaurants that feel like Chicago exhaling. Cira is the second kind, in the best possible way. Tucked inside The Hoxton at 200 N Green St, it sits right in the noise and energy of Fulton Market, yet the second you step in, everything […]
A Night at Mary Jo McGuire’s: Vintage Vibes, Pizza Pies and Playful Nights in Lincoln Park
Step into Mary Jo McGuire’s 1890s-inspired saloon in Lincoln Park for sourdough pizza, cocktails, and vintage fun.
Khmai Restaurant Reopens with Breakfast Near Loyola University
Khmai, the celebrated Cambodian restaurant led by chef Mona Sang, is set to reopen in April at a new location near Loyola University in Rogers Park. This move marks an exciting new chapter for the restaurant, which has gained acclaim for its authentic Khmer cuisine and community-focused approach. Key Takeaways New Location: Khmai will open […]
Navy Pier Transitions From Bubba Gump to Art Smith’s Reunion Restaurant
Navy Pier is set to undergo a significant transformation as it bids farewell to the iconic Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., which has been a staple for 24 years. Celebrity chef Art Smith is stepping in to launch his new southern restaurant, Reunion, expected to open in the spring of 2021. Key Takeaways Bubba Gump Shrimp […]
Boka Restaurant Group Unveils Plans for New Italian Eatery in West Loop
Boka Restaurant Group is set to transform the former Bellemore space into a vibrant new Italian-American restaurant named Alla Vita. Scheduled to open in mid-summer at 564 W. Randolph Street, this new venture aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for all diners, emphasizing family-style dining and comfort food. Key Takeaways New Concept: Alla Vita will […]
Gavroche: A Fresh Take on French Cuisine Opens in Old Town
A new culinary gem is set to grace Old Town as Jason Chan prepares to unveil Gavroche, a contemporary French restaurant, later this month. Filling a nine-year void left by the closure of Bistrot Margot, Chan aims to bring a modern twist to traditional French dining, inspired by his travels and experiences. Key Takeaways Opening […]