Don’t put this bar in a box based on its Lincoln Park location. With Violet Hour vet Stephen Cole and Greg Butera of Aviary at the helm, the bar is set high in regards to the cocktail selecti... read more
Call it in the new test kitchen, Matt Maroni of Gaztro Wagon fame started off by taking his show on the road. Now he’s parked his wheels at the former Terragusto space on Armitage where he se... read more
Located where Clark kisses Lincoln, Perennial Virant sits on a revamped corner in Lincoln Park that not only offers a chic outdoor eating area for summer dining, but also gives you a good ... read more
This pop-up donut shop will be taking over Cookie Bar every weekday morning, much to the delight of love handles everywhere. The offerings include ten flavors, ranging from plain to banana with c... read more
Live music and comedy take over the former McDunna's location. The gastropub menu focuses on craft beer and burgers, around twenty of them to be exact, with nine kinds of meat to choose from. You... read more
If you're looking for a dumpy taqueira with a picture menu behind the register, you're at the wrong place. This taco-focused joint is trendy and modern, and the kitchen uses handmade corn tortillas... read more
Twice is nice, should be the motto at this Lincoln park pizzeria. Each pizza is cooked twice -- first the dough is grilled and then the toppings are added before placing the whole thing under a f... read more
Chicago finally has its answer to L.A.'s Korean taco trucks in this casual and cheap Lincoln Park restaurant. Along with short rib or sesame-chili shrimp tacos, among others, you can also get your... read more
It's no secret that Chicagoans like their sports bars. What is secret though is the winning combination the guys behind Four Corners Tavern Group keep coming up with. In this, their latest creation... read more
Even though this chic pizzeria sits next door to its owner's Urban Burger Bar, you'll be hard pressed to find much crossover. House-made pastas, Italian cheeses and a 70-bottle wine list are enti... read more
It's all about the patty - all 10 of them - at this casual-chic burger joint in Lincoln Park. Almost a dozen different kinds of half-pound "stackers," including the Shortay with braised short r... read more
What happens when a Hollywood writer and an animator can't sell a script? They move to Chicago and start a cookie business, just like in a bad movie script. The cookies are not only delicious but m... read more
What was once the most sought-after tent in Chicago's Green City Market is now a light, airy cafe and bakery in Lincoln Square. Everyone's favorite croissants, quiches and brioche glisten alongside... read more
Taking a cue from Europe's bright, modern wine bars, 25-seat watering hole focuses on hand-picked varietals from Spain, France and Italy. Small plates like warm brie with honey and apples, or panin... read more
Chef Jason Paskewitz (SushiSamba Rio, JP Chicago) has come back to Earth, or Lincoln Park, with a small neighborhood bistro after trying and failing to conquer Chicago with his past massive restaur... read more
If you want anyone in Chicago starting up a new music venue, it's gotta be Mike and Chris Schuba. After 20 years of running Schubas Tavern in Lakeview into infamy, the two have gone balls out to t... read more
Committed to an entirely organic menu, the French-Italian inspired fare at this Lincoln Park eatery just might leave you feeling better than when you came in. At least that's the goal of the place ... read more
Bar Owner Hunter Cannon has replaced his old, frat-friendly Ta'Too with the edgier, rock bar Faith & Whiskey. Expect lots of guitars: shadow-boxed on the walls and featured in glossy photos hel... read more
Completing a trifecta of excellent Italian restaurants, Trattoria del Merlo is the third in the mini-culinary empire begun by Silvia Marani and Giampaolo Sassi back in the 90s. While the trattoria'... read more
If you’ve recently passed by the former Duchamp restaurant, y...
The Sandoval brothers--Alfredo, Felipe and Patricio--of Mercadito r...
A gallery of “slurp shots” (pictures of diners slurping...
Tony Mantuano made a name for himself with the high-end, highly acc...
Moncler's Gold Coast outpost brings a touch of Haute-Savoie chic to...