For award-winning Chicago chefs Rishi Kumar and Zubair Mohajir borders between countries are merely lines on a map meant to ...

Chef Dudley Nieto’s Mexican Radio is serving up complex molcajetes, trio of guacamoles, and delicate handmade tortillas ...

THE LOOP — Rivers, located in the lobby of the CME Center, closed on Sunday, April 12, ending a 30-year run serving Loop workers. It was one of the few options that remained open during the pandemic.

Last year’s restaurant openings in Chicago — and, sadly, its closings, too — can reveal a lot of what to expect in the coming months. Steakhouses continue to reign supreme, while all-day cafes prove a ...

The city is warming up again, and with it comes a new excitement for going out. A new artisanal sandwich shop gives the Loop a lunch boost, a Mediterranean- and Asian-influenced steakhouse replaces ...

Tajah Ware is a Chicago-based writer and storyteller covering culture, community, and the city’s ever-evolving dining scene. In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent ...

In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. With a black and gold color ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. 2026 is right around the corner and with it, a new crop of restaurant ...

Tajah Ware is a Chicago-based writer and storyteller covering culture, community, and the city’s ever-evolving dining scene. In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent ...

It’s only eight letters, but Bar Tutto’s name says it all — literally. The cafe and restaurant will open in the morning with coffee drinks, pastries, and egg sandwiches before moving on to panini, ...

Brenda Storch is based in Chicago, and has spent more than 20 years focusing on elevating underrepresented narratives, deepening the understanding of food as an element of cultural identity, and ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. The Eater Awards shine a spotlight on the restaurants and chefs who are ...