Chicago restaurants

Balena’s Cacio e Pepe is perfection. It is one of those meals that is simple yet elegant. The flavors are balanced nicely. It is a classic dish done right. I …

I work directly across the street from my home, so I can go home for lunch. Words can’t express how much I love this. I never have to pack lunch, …

Have you ever walked into a space so chic and elegant that it makes you feel important? That’s how I feel when I walk into Bavettes. It’s a beautiful space …

Balena is one of my favorite Chicago restaurants. It was also one of the Time Out Eat Out Awards nominees. The food at Balena isn’t overly complicated. It is true …

I had a wonderful time live blogging and tweeting the Time Out Chicago Eat Out Awards last night. I got to meet many of Chicago’s finest chefs and restauranteurs. I …

When Chicagoans heard that The Counter was closing our hearts broke – for a second. Then legendary burger joint Kuma’s Corner announced they were moving into the vacant space with …

What happens when a Polish woman marries an Italian man? They serve their family homemade Polish and Italian food and inspire a restaurant specializing in pierogies and pizza. Flo and …

Rick Bayless is Chicago’s king of Mexican food. After trying his food at his O’Hare airport locations (which are amazing and nothing like the Wolfgang Puck airport crap) I have …

Bel50 is a new addition to the ever-expanding culinary scene in my neighborhood, Chicago’s River North. It is rare that I dine at the same restaurant twice in a month, …

Bar Pastoral is one of the hot new places on Chicago’s culinary scene, and with good reason. Chef Chrissy Camba was on this season’s of Top Chef, joining the list …