Bar Bambi is the latest addition to West Town’s food corridor, at Ashland and Chicago. They’re serving cocktails and high-end bar snacks, against a backdrop of w ...

It’s the brainchild of Lillie’s Q and Roux chef Charlie McKenna and prominent Chicago hospitality group Fifty/50 Group ...

Humble, family-owned Albany Park newcomer Zaab E Lee, which arrived on the scene in March, is a vibrant celebration of Thai flavors, with dishes that come layered with complexity: fragrant herbs, ...

The British pub revival may be in full swing across the U.S., but Pleasant House Pub was ahead of the curve by a decade.

“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. 2026 is right around the corner and with it, a new crop of restaurant ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. As 2025 draws to a close, capped off by the Eater Awards for the year’s ...

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 ...