Duck fat fries and encased meats? Somewhat of a no brainer. That 30-minute-plus wait every time? Totally worth it. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
Sure it's tough to get in, but Stephanie Izard's hamachi crudo with crisp pork belly; pappardelle with goat, pork and veal sugo; and intricate veggie dishes make it worth the wait. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
Skipping the kimchi taco route that's so popular elsewhere, Kim takes a chance (and succeeds) with dishes like a clever spin on the clambake, Korean chili and calamari stuffed with chicken and pork.
Thought you’d want to know: Purple Pig has been nominated for Best New Patio and Scott Harris has been nominated for Restaurateur of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Mehr erfahren.
Thought you’d want to know: Intelligentsia has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Mehr erfahren.
Thought you’d want to know: Intelligentsia has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Mehr erfahren.
The weekend event includes food, wine, spirits and beer tastings, celebrity chef demos and educational seminars from gourmet chefs. Be sure to check out the Grand Cru wine tasting on Saturday. Mehr erfahren.
XOCO, Rick Bayless', fast-casual ode to tortas, caldos, churros and chocolate. Mehr erfahren.
Immerse yourself in "Jim Henson’s Fantastic World". Attend this unique exhibition of drawings, cartoons, storyboards, and TV and movie props from Henson’s career. Sept 24–Jan 23 Mehr erfahren.
Daley Plaza does its yearly transformation into holiday central, with staples like mask decorating, a costume contest and a farmers’ market. Mehr erfahren.
Thought you'd want to know: Dark Matter has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Mehr erfahren.
Thought you'd want to know: Ruxbin has been nominated for Best New Restaurant and Edward Kim has been nominated for Breakout Chef of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Mehr erfahren.
Rick Bayless' counter spot specializes in tortas (think Mexican sandwiches), churros, and after 3:00 p.m., incomparable caldos—soups filled with short ribs, pork carnitas, or wood-roasted chicken. Mehr erfahren.
Chosen as one of the 10 Best New Restaurants in America in our annual restaurant issue!
Modern Asian fusion exemplified by Edward Kim's sophisticated food: K-Town empanadas, calamari bokkum, and nine-spice quinoa. What to order: sake mussels with miso. Mehr erfahren.
Who serves the best hot dog in Chicago? The competition is fierce, to say the least. Our vote, though, goes to this upstart Lincoln Park spot from owner Alex Brunacci and Chef Joe Doren. Mehr erfahren.
The original Gene's opened in 1972. Last year, the Luszcz family opened this second location across town. The new Lincoln Square satellite is a two-story specialty grocery, ideal for grabbing picnic p Mehr erfahren.
Click on the link next to this tip to make a postcard of yourself (or your favorite celebrity) in front of Superdawg! Mehr erfahren.
While at the Art Institute, make sure to check out their self-guided movie-themed tour. Click the link that follows this tip to view the PDF. Mehr erfahren.
Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Mehr erfahren.
According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium tied for home of the best stadium hot dog in 2008. Mehr erfahren.
