The cocktail trolley is a must; it’s allegedly the city’s first dedicated -16-degree Fahrenheit walk-in freezer cocktail ...

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.

All Well, from decorated chefs Noah Sandoval and Larry Feldmeier, will serve a tasting menu and late-night bar menu under one roof when it opens later this month.

NORWOOD PARK — Illuminated Brew Works will close after five years in business (founders Brian Buckman and Matt Shirley began brewing in 2013 and opened their first taproom in 2021). It is the latest ...

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 ...

“In 2022 and half of 2023, we would do like $40,000 to $60,000 [in sales] a month out of one little stall,” says Jamra, whose restaurant, Evette’s, was named one of the New York Times’ 50 Best ...

Cristian Orozco has come a long way from his start in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher at a Vietnamese restaurant. Since arriving in the U.S. from Guatemala at 17 years old, Orozco has spent ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. Having a tough time keeping up with all the new dining options? Welcome ...

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 ...

After opening and running two fast-food businesses in Lviv, Ukraine, Roman and Maria Semeniv were excited to debut a more ambitious restaurant. Three weeks after the restaurant opened, Russia invaded ...

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 ...