" Between reservation policies, cumbersome orders, and splitting the bill 10 ways, let’s face it — dining with a big group isn’t always easy. Thankfully, plenty of Chicago restaurants are now on the case, helping to make large party experiences less stressful and more of exactly what it should be — fun. From a pizza must [...]
"Chicagoans love a good burger. Whether it's jaw-dropping behemoths or ones crafted with the finest premium ingredients, there's plenty of mouthwatering variety to feed that lust. The city's longtime favorites are always exceptional standouts that everyone can agree on, but what about the next wave of beefiness? These new spots have answered the call and created burgers [...]
"Now scooping our favorite end-of-summer scoop, Blackberry Buttermilk. This flavor uses beautiful fragrant blackberries grown just for us and blended with a splash of buttermilk to draw out the berries’ natural tartness. Try it in a trio with Strawberry Buttermilk and dairy-free Dark Chocolate Truffle on a Buttercrisp Waffle Cone. Following a similar formula to [...]
"Brunch, not quite breakfast or lunch, is often overlooked. But Eater Chicago is here to give it some well-deserved attention. The Eater Chicago Brunch Heatmap is a continually-updated list highlighting the newest places offering killer brunch options. Because after a long week, everyone should kick back and relax over an omelet and Bloody Mary. So, [...]
"Crunchy, yet tender on the inside; that's what makes for the perfect piece of fried chicken. Yes, Chicago is best known for hot dogs and Italian beef, but you'll be sorry if you don't give the fried chicken offerings the respect they deserve. The recipes may be Southern in origin, but decades of experimentation have made [...]
"One of life’s greatest pleasures is seeing the onslaught of dish after dish of banchan filling up a table. Yet with fusion spots and fancy restaurants adding a little fine dining flair to traditional dishes, Chicago’s Korean restaurants have much more than Korean barbecue. From bibimbap to a big bowl of soup or a hearty [...]
"Cubs fans have only gotten a taste of what the Hotel Zachary, which opened last month across the street from Wrigley Field, can do. But come Thursday, customers can finally experience the fully armed and operational building when the final piece of the puzzle opens on the northwest corner of Addison and Clark. Boka Restaurant Group, [...]
Article By: Jeffy Mai - Eater Chicago "Summer is prime season for a lobster roll, but plenty of Chicago restaurants serve standout versions of the East Coast favorite all year round. Chicago is a long way from the East Coast but that doesn’t stop local spots from offering luscious versions of the sandwich. Dripping in [...]
Jeni’s Ice Creams Will Serve Cubs Fans Next to Wrigley Field Very Soon The shop will also unveil a new baseball-themed flavor on April 5 James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Jeni Britton Bauer will open her ice cream shop in front of Wrigley Field on April 5. The new location would give Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams five Chicago locations, but [...]
When thinking of iconic Chicago staples, Italian beef is among the first to come to mind. It's a sandwich that's wholly unique to this great city and sparks fierce debate over who does it the best. Because there's a plethora of delicious options all over town, it's impossible to choose just one. Instead, here are 18 messy [...]
