Morton Grove steakhouse to reflect Brazilian, Argentinian flavors; expansion of CulturaThe owners of Cultura Subs in Morton Grove are opening Cultura Steaks next door. It will feature Brazilian and Argentinian steaks. March 06, 2023
Review: At LeTour, ‘perfect’ steak frites and French-Moroccan fare are the Gold standardAt LeTour in Chicago's north suburbs, Amy Morton and James Beard award-winning chef Debbie Gold unpack chicken tagine, Burgundy escargots and spicy mussels. March 06, 2023
Here are 30 essential foods and drinks to celebrate, from Rainbow Cone to MalörtOur most-loved essential experiences in Chicago food and drink, from Superdawg and Johnnie's Italian Beef to Lem's BBQ and a Gibsons martini. March 04, 2023
Dynamic pricing for dinner? Some Chicago restaurants experiment with charging more for prime tablesThough consumers are used to forking over extra cash for airline seats with more legroom or concert tickets closer to the stage, restaurants have not generally asked diners to do the same for better seats at dinner. But that could be changing. March 03, 2023
Eat. Watch. Do. — ‘Creed III’ review, Jiro-style ramen and ‘Once’ at Writers TheatreThis week's dining and entertainment coverage includes reviews for ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’, an exhibit on Salvador Dalí at the Art Institute and a wizard-themed restaurant in Wicker Park. March 02, 2023
Mi Tocaya throwing birthday taco party with all-star lineup of top women chefs in Logan SquareChefs Stephanie Izard, Sarah Grueneberg and Beverly Kim among taqueras making tacos for Women’s History Month and Chicago Abortion Fund. March 02, 2023
Photos: Meat Moot Smoking in BurbankThe first domestic location for the Turkish smoked meat chain, Meat Moot Smoking, opened recently in suburban Burbank. March 01, 2023
Photos: Holy Buckets Halal Chicken & PizzaHoly Buckets Halal Chicken & Pizza fast food restaurant in Bridgeview. March 01, 2023
Grab a magic wand for potions class: Wizard-themed bar The Cauldron opens soon in Wicker ParkChicago will be home to the seventh location of London-based concept The Cauldron, which offers cocktail classes with magic as the key ingredient. February 28, 2023
With 750 wines and Longman & Eagle alum, The Oakville Grill & Cellar bringing Napa Valley vibes to West LoopThe Oakville Grill will be a California wine concept from Lettuce Entertain You, Chef Maxwell Robbins and Richard Hanauer, wine director. February 28, 2023
Review: Jiro-style ramen at the Chicago Ramen Annex will cure your late-winter woesChef Kenta Ikehata has opened his fourth local restaurant, after Chicago Ramen and Chicago Sushi, and Chicago Ramen Annex has the warm, meaty bowl to heat up chilly Chicagoans. February 27, 2023
Charging for restaurant reservationsSome Chicago restaurants experiment with charging more for prime tables February 25, 2023
Eat. Watch. Do. — SZA in Chicago, Soulé review, plus 29 Lenten specialsOur weekly roundup of the Tribune's entertainment and dining coverage includes reviews for "Les Miserables," African cuisine in Chicago and a new memoir by Sister Jean. February 23, 2023
Knish collab stuffs goodies from 3 Little Pigs, Tripping Billy into one mouthwatering noshAfter working with Soul & Smoke, Manny's deli will feature knish collabs with 3 Little Pigs Chi, Brown Sugar Bakery, Gene & Georgetti and more. February 23, 2023
7 Chicago restaurants tracing the culinary journey from Africa to the AmericasDiners can trace the lineage of foods that evolved from Africa to the Americas, from Yassa to Garifuna Flava and Josephine's Southern Cooking. February 23, 2023
Just opened: ‘Cousin’ of Momotaro hitting Southport Corridor, plus 5 more new restaurants in Chicago The Boka Restaurant Group's renovation of Southport Lanes will feature three restaurants, including Itoko from chef Gene Kato. February 23, 2023
Photos: Paczki Day in ChicagoBakeries around the Chicago area prepare to sell tens of thousands of paczki on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023. Paczki, the famous Polish doughnuts are a staple of Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras. Paczki are made of enriched dough, covered with powdered sugar and filled with jam, custard or fruit. February 21, 2023
New Soulé brings Creole soul food back home to North LawndaleThe new home of chef and owner Bridgette Flagg's Creole restaurant Soulé is Chicago's North Lawndale. February 21, 2023
Lunch in the Loop: How restaurants are finding their footing downtown as office occupancy still lagsChicago's Loop still sees about half its pre-pandemic office occupancy, but Raising Cane's, Just Salad and Imee's Kitchen are finding success. February 21, 2023
Review: There’s no place like home for Soulé, bringing its Creole soul food back to North LawndaleSoulé and chef-owner Bridgette Flagg just uprooted the Ukrainian Village favorite to bring it back to the Creole restaurant's North Lawndale home in Chicago, writes Tribune food critic Louisa Chu. February 20, 2023