Food & Drink
Your guide to the best of Chicago’s food and drink scene
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Chicago's top sushi restaurants
When the craving for raw fish hits, find the best maki and nigiri in Chicago at these top-rated spots
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Best Chicago Riverwalk and waterfront dining
The best outdoor dining in Chicago shows off all the beauty the city has to offer, from stunning skyline views to vibrant people-watching opportunities. To...
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Where to brunch in Chicago right now
Rise and shine with delicious eggs, syrup-covered waffles, bottomless mimosas and more
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The best deep dish pizzas in Chicago
These are the best places in Chicago for deep dish pizza
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Latest Food & Drink news
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This is the best—and most extravagant—Halloween pop-up bar in Chicago
Tree House Chicago is going all out this spooky season with an extravagant pop-up based on Tim Burton’s iconic movie “The Nightmare Before Christmas".
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Highly anticipated restaurant Crying Tiger is finally open—and it’s majorly enhancing River North’s dining scene
Lettuce Entertain You’s newest concept is an ode to the culinary traditions of Southeast Asia.
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Hinsdale’s dining scene heats up with a new DeNucci’s location this winter—replacing a long-standing Italian restaurant
Located on Hinsdale's lively First Street, DeNucci’s will replace locally owned Il Poggiolo after 17 years.
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A new Butch McGuire’s sister bar is coming to Lincoln Park
Mary Jo McGuire’s is opening in the former LP’s T.A.P. House space on October 17.
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Parson’s Chicken & Fish is closing its Andersonville location next weekend
The beloved neighborhood spot is leaving Andersonville on October 19.
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Where to eat and drink along the Chicago Marathon route this weekend
Whether you’re carbo-loading or grabbing a beer while your friends race through the city, these are the best places to eat along the Chicago Marathon route.
Where to drink in Chicago
Bars
The 12 best Halloween bars in Chicago
From a sinfully awesome celebration from a multi-Michelin-starred chef to a spooky carnival with spectacular city views, we have your Halloween activities...
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Chicago's hottest rooftop bars
These iconic Chicago rooftop bars serve up killer drinks and even better views.
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Explore Time Out Market Chicago
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This Michelin-starred chef is opening a playful new seafood and wine bar in Fulton Market
Chef Christian Hunter has gotten used to making headlines lately: he was a James Beard Award Finalist in 2022 for his work at a restaurant in Connecticut, and...
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Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market Chicago—and how to order
Here are all the restaurants and a preview of what to expect.
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The viral Dubai chocolate bar is now available in Fulton Market
Time Out Market Chicago's new chocolate pop-up shop is offering a variety of sweet indulgences.
Chicago's hottest new restaurants and bars
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Midōsuji
Boka Restaurant Group's omakase spot Midōsuji is helmed by three-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park alum chef Brian Lockwood. Described as a...
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Zarella Pizzeria & Taverna
Boka Restaurant Group’s dimly lit new pizza joint, located inside the former GT Fish & Oyster space on the corner of Grand Avenue and Wells Street,...
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Ithaki Estiatorio
We’ve seen plenty of modern Greek restaurants pop up across the city over the past few years, and most of them have garnered major buzz. On the surface,...
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Milli by Metric
Metric Coffee's new all-day cafe and roastery in Avondale is one of the neighborhood's hottest spots. Opened in early fall of 2025, Milli by Metric offers a...
How to eat and drink like a local in Chicago
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The best deep dish pizzas in Chicago
Deep dish pizza is one of the most iconic Chicago foods, and if you eat like a local, you'll likely be pulled into the debate over who...
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9 Malört cocktails to try in Chicago right now
Ah, Malört. Opinions vary greatly on the city's most infamous liqueur but even if you're not a fan, you have to admire the creativity the best...
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The best hot dog stands in Chicago, ranked
The hot dog is in the pantheon of iconic Chicago foods, right up there with deep dish pizza and Italian beef. And you probably don’t have to go very...
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17 ways to eat like a local in Chicago
From deep dish to Chicago-style dogs, here's how to eat like a lifelong local.
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The best brunch spots in Chicago to try right now
Rise and shine with delicious eggs, syrup-covered waffles, bottomless mimosas and more.
The best budget meals in Chicago
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Where to get the best Italian beef sandwiches in Chicago
Spoiler: this list will have you drooling.
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The best tacos in Chicago you can't miss
Tacos are a universally loved food, so we’ve searched high and low for the best ones in town. Swaddled in warm, handmade tortillas and packed with a...
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Where to find the best BBQ in Chicago
The city's smoked-meat scene is wonderfully diverse.
