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The 38 Essential Restaurants in Chicago

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A Japanese Listening Bar Descends Upon the West Loop

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Chicago’s Essential Outdoor Dining Spots

The city offers several great places to dine al fresco

Etta’s Five Bankruptcies Have Left a Collective Mess

David Pisor’s restaurant empire is in free fall with open tabs, evictions, and closures post-Maple & Ash split

Untangling Etta’s $4 Million Sale to a Tech Company From Texas

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Where to Drink Cocktails Right Now in Chicago

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Chicago’s Essential Mexican Restaurants

What to Eat at Goose Island’s Salt Shed Brewpub

A Classic Street Food Stand Reloads With Beef, Boozy Shakes, and Veggie Treats

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How Chicago Phased Out the Tipped Minimum Wage

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Here Are Chicago’s Michelin Star and Bib Gourmand Winners for 2023

The Return of a Beloved ’90s Italian Restaurant and More Chicago Pop-Ups

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Here Are Chicago’s 2023 Eater Award Winners

The year’s best restaurant, chefs, bar, and more

How to Pitch Stories to Eater Chicago

Freelancers looking to pitch to Eater’s Chicago-based city site should start here

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The Best Chicago Restaurants for Weddings

Foxtrot and Dom’s Face a Lawsuit While Former Vendors Scramble For Solutions

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Where to Cure Crepe Cravings in Chicago

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How FX’s ‘The Bear’ Impacts Chicago’s Restaurant Scene

A collection of Eater Chicago’s stories about the TV show that’s streamed via Hulu

Nicki Minaj Swears She’s Not Pandering While Praising Chicago’s Pizza

The Vibe at This New Logan Square ’80s Bar Is Totally Tubular

Cava’s Mediterranean Bowls Arrive in Chicago This Week

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Where to Sip a Refreshing Margarita in Chicago

‘Top Chef’ Calls Upon Two More Chicago Chefs

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Where to Drink in Madison, Wisconsin

A New Korean Pub in Fulton Market and Nine More Upcoming Restaurants

A Logan Square Bar Copes With The Tragic Death of a Chef Days Before Opening

A Humboldt Park Restaurant Needs Help Recovering From a Fire

Remembering Julius Russell, Caterer to the Stars and Mentor to Black Chicago Chefs

A Contemporary European Restaurant Looks South For Inspiration