The Chicago River is a block away, but you’d never know it’s there. To be fair, you can’t see anything of the outside world inside Caché 310, an intimate, new cocktail lounge in the West Loop — and ...

Lauren Brocato Lauren Brocato is a Chicago native who’s spent the past six years covering the city’s dynamic dining scene. She was previously the Food and Drink Editor at Time Out Chicago and a Senior ...

Because Theory often opens early for F1 races, brunch is a big deal. The standout is Blake’s Egg Sandwich ($17). Scrambled eggs are topped with crisp bacon, fresh avocado, cheddar cheese, and a ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent ...

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. The Eater Awards shine a spotlight on the restaurants and chefs who are ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. It’s been a whirlwind 16 months for Jake Potashnick, chef and owner of ...

NORWOOD PARK — After less than two years of serving up Roman‑style pizza, handmade pastas, and Italian sandwiches, Stefani’s Bottega Italiana has paused restaurant service. The Stefani Restaurant ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. The expansion introduces the growing company’s signature mash-up of New ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. That surge in popularity hasn’t escaped brands, either. More and more, we ...