A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, a self-described "luxurious private lounge" and a coffee shop are set to open in 2026 as part of a broader $37 million renovation at one of downtown Chicago's most ...

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The hit TV show “The Bear” chronicles an independent restaurant’s existential struggles and celebrates Chicagoans’ determination to survive. But you need only traverse one of the city’s real-life ...

Kitchen 17, Native Foods, Chicago Raw, and The Chicago Diner are closing, a gut punch to the city that was awarded the most ...

When it comes to fine dining, Chicago has the No. 5 best restaurant in the country, according to a report from Tripadvisor. The report, part of the review site's "Best of the Best" Travelers' Choice ...

If The Bear has inspired you to explore Chicago's fine-dining scene, try these restaurants The former meatpacking city has become a pioneer for fine dining in the US. If you want to try innovative ...

One Chicago restaurant earned a coveted Michelin star Tuesday night, while another was upgraded from one star to two during a ceremony in Philadelphia. Chicago’s Kasama was elevated from one star to ...

It’s time for the annual “best of” lists, and we’re kicking things off by highlighting some of the new restaurants that made a splash this year. Say More discusses the eateries that made a new list ...

Zaxbys, Georgia's famous fast-casual, fried chicken restaurant is officially expanding into Illinois, with "several new restaurants" set to open in the Chicago area "within the next year." The new ...

CHICAGO (WGN) – Several Chicago restaurants won MICHELIN Stars Tuesday night. Feld was welcomed to the list for the first time, while Kasama was elevated from one MICHELIN star to two MICHELIN stars.

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When Josh Iachelli heads out the door to eat near his home, his two miniature golden retrievers, Chad and Derek, sit and stare. It’s a heartache Iachelli might soon get to avoid as aldermen weigh a ...