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Food & Drink
Your guide to the best of Chicago’s food and drink scene, all available from the comfort of your couch
Peek inside of Urbanspace, Chicago’s newest food hall
Explore local spots and an outpost of Brooklyn's Roberta's Pizza.
The 49 best restaurants in Chicago
We've updated our essential dining list with a fresh batch of spots.
The best brunch in Chicago to try right now
Brunch is the perfect way to start your day—here's where to eat it.
Explore the food court at 88 Marketplace
We sample the various stalls at this new grocery store, located between Chinatown and Pilsen.
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Try pork-infused cocktails and jamón at José Andrés’ new speakeasy
Located beneath Jaleo in River North, Pigtail goes whole hog in its embrace of a culinary theme.
Chicago is getting its first-ever Latin Restaurant Weeks
Snag specials from Tacotlan, Birrieria Ocotlan and tons of other local eateries.
You could win free doughnuts for life at the newest Stan’s Donuts
Stop by the Urbanspace location on October first and you might find the a prize-winning Golden Donut in your order.
There’s a new way to buy (and read about) natural wine in Chicago
Rainbow Wines is an online store and blog dedicated to natural wine and gustatory pleasures
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How to eat and drink in Chicago right now
Rooftop bars for a drink with a view
Sip under the sun at these exciting spots, set above the city's streets.
Our favorite rooftop restaurants
Gaze out at the city while enjoy a variety of different cuisines.
Sip under the sun at these exciting spots, set above the city's streets.
Rooftop bars for a drink with a view
Sip under the sun at these exciting spots, set above the city's streets.
Our favorite rooftop restaurants
Gaze out at the city while enjoy a variety of different cuisines.
The best outdoor restaurants in Chicago
It's finally warm enough to eat outside again!
The best restaurants for delivery and takeout in Chicago
We're officially over cooking. Anyone else?
The tastiest cheap eats in Chicago
Eat better for less—here's how.
Where to eat in Chicago
The best restaurants in Chicago you have to try
These restaurants are the best of the best. Have you tried them all?
11 ways to eat like a local in Chicago
From deep dish to Chicago-style dogs, here's how to eat like a lifelong local.
These restaurants are the best of the best. Have you tried them all?
The best restaurants in Chicago you have to try
These restaurants are the best of the best. Have you tried them all?
11 ways to eat like a local in Chicago
From deep dish to Chicago-style dogs, here's how to eat like a lifelong local.
The best brunch in Chicago to try right now
Is it Saturday yet?
The best pizza spots in Chicago
It's not all deep dish, you know.
25 Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago
Splash out at one of these fine-dining destinations.
Where to drink in Chicago
The absolute best bars in Chicago
We'd like to propose a toast.
We'd like to propose a toast.
The absolute best bars in Chicago
We'd like to propose a toast.
The best rooftop bars in Chicago
Sip a cocktail high above the city streets.
The best Chicago breweries and taprooms
Sip a cold one straight from the source.
The best wine bars in Chicago
Sip and swirl at these vino institutions.
Restaurants by cuisine
The best Thai restaurants in Chicago
The best Thai restaurants in Chicago
Go on a sensory journey through Thailand.
The best dim sum restaurants in Chicago
The best dim sum restaurants in Chicago
Feast on dumplings and bite-sized morsels.
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We'll raise a glass to that.
Now that's dinner and a show.
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Now that's dinner and a show.
Black-owned beverage brands shine on restaurant menus around the globe
We'll raise a glass to that.
The best new cookbooks to buy in 2021
Give your sourdough starter a rest.
These are officially the 10 best foodie cities in America
Which city took the top spot?
The 24 best new restaurants in the world right now
Restaurant openings hit different in 2021.