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Galit raises the bar on Middle Eastern cuisine with a hit list of shareables
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Galit raises the bar on Middle Eastern cuisine with a hit list of shareables

Service hiccups aside, this Lincoln Park newcomer from James Beard award-winning chef Zachary Engel is a must visit.

The 18 best food trucks in Chicago
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The 18 best food trucks in Chicago

Believe it or not, some of best restaurants in Chicago can be found roaming the streets on any given afternoon.

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The 19 best outdoor restaurants in Chicago
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The 19 best outdoor restaurants in Chicago

When given the option to sit inside or out, most Chicagoans will gladly jump at the opportunity to dine alfresco.

The 17 best ice cream shops in Chicago
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The 17 best ice cream shops in Chicago

Get your licks this summer!

The 24 tastiest tacos in Chicago
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The 24 tastiest tacos in Chicago

From classic to downright crazy, these tacos hit the spot.

Latest restaurant stories

Chef Curtis Duffy teases new Fulton Market restaurant, Ever
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Chef Curtis Duffy teases new Fulton Market restaurant, Ever

Acclaimed chef Curtis Duffy and his business partner Michael Muser are making moves in Chicago once again, announcing today that their forthcoming...

Kumiko unveils a 10-seat omakase counter hidden in its basement
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Kumiko unveils a 10-seat omakase counter hidden in its basement

There's a tasty secret hiding below Kumiko, the intimate West Loop cocktail den from creative director Julia Momose, executive chef Noah Sandoval and chef de...

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Cubs manager Joe Maddon debuts new Wrigleyville restaurant with Tony Mantuano
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Cubs manager Joe Maddon debuts new Wrigleyville restaurant with Tony Mantuano

Baseball and food collide today—as they so often do—with the opening of Maddon's Post in Wrigleyville. The Italian-Polish concept is a joint venture between...

Here are Chicago’s 2019 James Beard Award winners
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Here are Chicago’s 2019 James Beard Award winners

On Monday night, all eyes were on Chicago as the James Beard Awards commenced at the Lyric Opera in the Loop. The prestigious annual event honors the best...

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Taste of Chicago reveals 2019 lineup, with 37 new restaurants
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Taste of Chicago reveals 2019 lineup, with 37 new restaurants

It wouldn't be summer in Chicago without Taste of Chicago, the annual city-sanctioned food festival that takes over Grant Park July 10–14. Earlier today,...

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Latest restaurant reviews

Galit
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Galit

Chaotic service aside, Galit sets a new high bar for Middle Eastern cuisine in Chicago with a parade of tempting, flavor-packed shareables.

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Vajra
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Vajra

Executive chef Min Thapa’s ambrosial Nepali menu is pure sensory delight, matched by theatrical cocktails and some of the city’s finest service.

Time Out says
5 out of 5 stars
Cebu
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Cebu

This easygoing Wicker Park café specializes in meaty, tangy-sauced home cooking from its namesake Filipino province of Cebu.

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Althea
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Althea

Though this chi-chi vegan kitchen inside Saks Fifth Avenue trots the globe for flavor inspiration, the joyless menu ultimately falls flat.

Time Out says
2 out of 5 stars
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Koval Distiller

Koval Distiller

Tour the distillery and taste Koval's organic whiskey and liquers for just $16

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Beatrix
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Beatrix

Make reservations at this American restaurant in River North today 

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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Emporium Arcade Bar

Emporium Arcade Bar

Spend $11 and get two well drinks and $10 in tokens when you book with Time Out

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avec
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avec

You must order the bacon-wrapped dates at this Mediterranean eatery

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

The best restaurants in Chicago

The 17 tastiest cheap eats in Chicago
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The 17 tastiest cheap eats in Chicago

Sink your teeth into these awesomely inexpensive culinary delights.

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The 16 best pizza joints in Chicago
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The 16 best pizza joints in Chicago

Trying them all is a rite of passge that should top your list bucket list of things to do in Chicago.

22 Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago
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22 Michelin-starred restaurants in Chicago

When it comes to dining out, we are positively spoiled.

The 31 best brunch restaurants in Chicago
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The 31 best brunch restaurants in Chicago

The best brunches in Chicago are two things: a chance to replenish and a mandatory social experience.

The 24 best burgers in Chicago
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The 24 best burgers in Chicago

We've got classic diner patties and loaded stacks on deck. 

Splurge on the best fine dining experiences in Chicago
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Splurge on the best fine dining experiences in Chicago

Chicago is a relaxed town, and that attitude extends to the fine dining scene.

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Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria | Chicago, IL
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Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria | Chicago, IL

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5 out of 5 stars
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Carnitas Uruapan
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Carnitas Uruapan

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5 out of 5 stars
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Chicago's Pizza
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Chicago's Pizza

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5 out of 5 stars
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Hot "G" Dog
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Hot "G" Dog

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Pizzeria Uno
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Pizzeria Uno

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3 out of 5 stars
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Bar Cargo
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Bar Cargo

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5 out of 5 stars
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