"I've yet to find a cheese assortment to rival that magical experience in Versailles, but that may be just as well: I can't eat as much cheese as I used to. But a quick tour through a few restaurants (I deliberately skipped easy picks such as Spiaggia or Les Nomades) uncovered a few places that [...]
" 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 [...]
"Here we go again: Welcome to the fifth installment of “Ask Rick,” the experiment intended as a way for readers to ask me questions that they might have about the place we all call home. The month of June and a bit of July brought in more questions, comments, criticisms and bits of praise and [...]
"Crispy skin is up there with life's greatest pleasures, alongside hot sauce and honey butter. Don't settle for anything less than a jarring crunch followed by the juicy flesh of a perfectly fried piece of chicken. From Nashville hot to Korean-style, these 20 poultry experts know their way around a frying and promise to serve [...]
"Raw Bar’s closing on Clark Street to make room for WHISK. After a 13-year run just north of Wrigley Field, Raw Bar & Grill is going away. Ownership is handing over operations to the owners of WHISK, the West Town restaurant known for its burgers, brunch, and Mexican-inspired menu. The restaurant space will be split [...]
