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Food news and dining guides for Chicago, Illinois.

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Chicago’s Best Taco Restaurants
Chicago’s taco scene is as essential to the city’s culinary traditions as Italian beef and deep-dish pizzas. And as the city continues its chase for the perfect taco, the collective savvy of cooks and patrons seems to be leveling up by the day. From weather-defying stalls to counters tucked away in grocery stores and restaurants […]
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December 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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The Lomo Tacos at This Roscoe Village Restaurant Are Worth Waiting in Line For
“Anything this good is worth the wait,” said co-owner José Correa, as a line of people at this casual Roscoe Village restaurant grows. The family-run restaurant moved to its current location from a spot in Belmont Cragin in 2023, and already Tepalcates has had to expand into a second dining area. What to order The […]
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December 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Ukrainian Restaurant Owners Find New Opportunities in Chicago
After opening and running two fast-food businesses in Lviv, Ukraine, Roman and Maria Semeniv were excited to debut a more ambitious restaurant. Three weeks after the restaurant opened, Russia invaded Ukraine. A year later in 2023, the couple sold everything and moved to the U.S. “We want a better future for our kids, and in […]
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December 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Savor French Classics Infused With Midwestern Flair at This West Loop Bistro
Despite its unusual name, Creepies is a charming neo-bistro that feels right at home on West Loop’s Restaurant Row. David and Anna Posey weave French technique with Midwestern comfort, creating a menu that’s simultaneously familiar and original. Creepies is a great pick for date night or for enjoying refined cooking without any of the formality. […]
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December 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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5 Recent Chicago Restaurant and Bar Closures to Know
The Shutter, a regular roundup of Chicago’s restaurant closures, is your resource to find out what’s on its way out. The list is by no means comprehensive. Have information on another closing? Send all tips to chicago@eater.com. AVONDALE — Kitchen 17, the restaurant celebrated for vegan deep-dish pizza, has shuttered after 13 years. Owner Jennie Plasterer […]
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December 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Chicago’s Best Chinese Restaurants
From hot pot to dim sum to barbecue, Chinese restaurants help shape Chicago’s culinary scene. The quality options aren’t limited only to Chinatown, either; they surpass past neighborhood borders all the way to Bridgeport and Uptown. Whether you’re in the mood for spicy Sichuan specialties or American Chinese staples like orange chicken, these 20 spots […]
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December 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Joe Flamm’s New Fulton Market Cafe Wants to Be Your Neighborhood Spot
It’s only eight letters, but Bar Tutto’s name says it all — literally. Scheduled to open Tuesday, December 9, Bar Tutto is the newest spot from chef Joe Flamm of Day Off Group, the team behind nearby restaurants Rose Mary, BLVD Steakhouse, and Il Carciofo. Located in Fulton Market on the ground floor of a […]
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December 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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5 Recent Chicago Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know
As 2025 draws to a close, capped off by the Eater Awards for the year’s best restaurants, there are still a handful of newcomers to welcome. From an Italian steakhouse to the revival of Gale Street Inn, the following is a curated roundup of recent restaurant openings big and small across Chicago. Did we miss […]
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December 9, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Chicago’s Best Mexican Restaurants
Chicago’s Mexican culinary scene has undoubtedly positioned itself as one of the best in the country — one that draws, surprises, and delights locals and tourists alike. And it’s no wonder why: Being home to the second-largest Mexican immigrant community in the U.S. after Los Angeles and being geographically protected from the immediate impact of bordertown […]
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December 9, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Family Recipes Enliven the Refined Oaxacan Dishes at Istmo
Arguably of the best Mexican restaurants Chicago has to offer, Istmo celebrates the cuisine of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the Oaxacan region that chef Carlos Muñoz calls home. Muñoz brings real mastery and heart to the table. His educated, respectful, and clearly loving perspective doesn’t just nod to Oaxaca; it delivers culture and flavors to […]
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December 5, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Share Kilos of Skirt Steak Arrachera at This Pilsen Tribute to Norteño Cooking
Cantón Regio in Pilsen wears its heritage with pride. The food of northern Mexico is a surprise for those unfamiliar with the nuances of regional Mexican cuisine. Norteño food doesn’t come from comales and metates meeting colonial order. It’s a practical, ingenious, and meat-centric response to the desert. Whether it’s beef, goat, or lamb, dishes […]
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December 5, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Introducing the 2025 Eater Chicago Award Winners
The Eater Awards shine a spotlight on the restaurants and chefs who are making a mark and pushing the boundaries of the local dining scene. From bold new ventures to inventive twists on tradition, the awards celebrate the teams shaping Chicago’s culinary future — the places that inspire and transform how we think about a […]
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December 4, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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The Best Restaurants for Solo Diners in Chicago
Solo dining is having a moment. In recent years, Chicago restaurants have not only helped make it acceptable to dine alone but downright pleasurable. Takeout is great, and cooking is comforting, but sometimes nothing replaces sitting in a restaurant — soaking in the lighting, the playlists, the pacing, and the energy of a team built […]
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December 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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This Laminated Pastry Palace Might Serve Chicago’s Best English Muffins
Much to the delight of Au Levain fans, what started as a pop-up has now landed a permanent spot, bringing top-notch baked goods to North Center and adding a few breakfast staples. Here, chef and owner Ángel Chávez draws on his extraordinary skill and French technique to turn everyday pastries and holiday cakes into a […]
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December 3, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Chicago’s Best Coffee Shops
Chicago has one of America’s biggest coffee cultures, and it’s easy to find a cup from numerous chains and family-owned operations. Not only has the city launched behemoths like Intelligentsia, but it’s also home to local favorites such as Sip & Savor and Metric Coffee — the latter of which opened a new flagship Avondale […]
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December 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Taste a Fading Taiwanese Tradition at Minyoli
Born in Taipei, chef Rich Wang moved to the United States as a teen. Building his career in some of Chicago’s top kitchens, he went on to earn an official noodle-maker certification in Lanzhou and worked in Macau before returning to Chicago to open Minyoli. The restaurant is named after the juàn cūn village where […]
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December 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Head to Mayfair for Charcoal-Grilled Al Pastor and Steak Tacos
Situated between a muffler shop and a strip mall, No Pasa Nada is the kind of place you could easily miss if not for the aromas of asada and al pastor emanating from the grill and trompo perched outside its wooden cabin. While efforts to import the sizzle of a Mexican taqueria often fall flat, […]
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November 28, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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At Cerdito Muerto, Emidio Oceguera Plays by His Own Rules
Emidio Oceguera has managed some of Chicago’s best-known restaurants, including De Cero and Chicago Cut. When he began entertaining the idea of opening his own place, his parents kept him grounded. Their advice ultimately inspired him to launch the Pilsen restaurant Cerdito Muerto in his childhood neighborhood last summer. Oceguera brings unapologetic personal touches to […]
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November 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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The Jolliest Holiday and Christmas Pop-Ups Around Chicago
The holidays mean many things to many people. So, it makes perfect sense that the inevitable pop-ups are about as diverse as the ornaments boxed up in your attic. Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, there are plenty of opportunities to bust out your ugliest Christmas sweater and indulge in an equally varied number of […]
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November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Tropical Drinks Set the Mood for an Intimate Date Night in Hyde Park
Hyde Park’s bustling 53rd Street has long been packed with dining options, but it wasn’t until Cantina Rosa opened in 2024 that the neighborhood finally had a cocktail bar worth lingering in. With a focus on Mexican spirits — from tequila and mezcal to rum and gin — as the foundation for easy-sipping tropical drinks, […]
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November 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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The Team Behind Paulie Gee’s Is Opening a Wicker Park Dive Bar
Paulie Gee’s chef Tony Dezutter serves up some of the best pizza in Chicago at the Logan Square and Wicker Park outposts of the Brooklyn-based pizzeria, slinging a mix of wood-fired, Detroit-style, and New York-style pies. But you won’t find any slices at his dive bar the Alley Cat, which is expected to open in […]
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November 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Eat Your Way Through Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
Twinkling lights, Christmas carols drifting above the crowd, and the smell of something delicious and sweet curling through the air as soon as you step off the El train — it can only mean one thing: Christkindlmarket season is here again in Chicagoland. Yes, winter is already settling in and the crowds will be out […]
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November 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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A Michelin-Starred Chef Goes Casual With a French Bistro
Jenner Tomaska has had a busy year, launching the Alston this past spring while still overseeing the kitchen at Michelin-starred Esmé. But he isn’t slowing down: On Thursday, November 20, Tomaska and his partner and Esmé owner Katrina Bravo opened Petite Edith, a French bistro with Midwestern sensibilities. Located at 868 N. Wells Street, the […]
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November 22, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Find a Fall Feast of Turkey Mole and Pumpkin Tostadas in Bucktown
With papel picado hanging from the ceiling and sombreros lining the wall, it’d be easy to write off Manchamanteles as cheesy. But then you taste the food and realize there’s an expert at the helm. Chef Geno Bahena’s kitchen specializes in mole, a difficult Mexican sauce to make; Manchamanteles’s version uses an impressive 28 different […]
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November 21, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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Chicago’s 2025 Michelin Stars, Mapped
The Michelin Guide dropped a surprising announcement about a week before this year’s official Northeast celebration on November 18, notifying longtime three-star holder Alinea (among a handful of other restaurants in the region) that it would be demoted in advance of the ceremony. Despite the big change, there was still plenty for Chicago restaurants to […]
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November 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM