Chinatown Kimchi

Ahjoomah's Apron brings Korean to Chinatown

We’ve eaten curry, cumin and fish sauce in Chinatown, but until Ahjoomah’s Apron arrived, never kimchi. The new Korean BYOB is the neighborhood’s first, and an...

Riccardo Due

A little sister for a neighborhood Italian favorite

For simple, low-key Italian, Lincoln Park's Riccardo Trattoria is often our pick.  But we're not alone in this predilection, as the restaurant's frequent waits and oft-filled...

Classic Tables: Hopleaf

21 years in, Andersonville's beer joint keeps evolving

Hopleaf entered its twenties with a bang. The past year has been marked by big changes for the Andersonville restaurant, which remains one of Chicago’s best destinations for...

Eat Like a Chef: Devon Ave.

Indian snacks, Middle Eastern sandwiches and more

Haven’t eaten your way across Devon Avenue lately? Follow these leads from four chefs, and prepare to feast. Hema’s Kitchen: Similar to saag paneer but made with...

$10 and Under: Western Avenue

Two new spots for feasting on the cheap

Chicago’s longest continuous street, Western Avenue, is disproportionally short on compelling restaurants. Two recent additions are upping the edible credibility of the...

Art for Lunch

Creative--and lovely--bites at Duran European Sandwiches

The open-faced sandwiches at Duran are almost too pretty to eat. Almost. These colorful collages are meant to be devoured, with three making an excellent lunch ($10 for 3,...