Beyond Banh Mi

Exciting changes at the new Ba Le

For 21 years, Uptown's Ba Le has been a go-to spot for banh mi sandwiches and grab-and-go Vietnamese snacks. The humble café has always had its charms. But who knew it had...

Hurts So Good

M Burger's secret menu, revealed

The windowed wall at M Burger, a month-old takeout spot attached to Tru, offers a peek into the restaurant's bustling kitchen. But that's not the only sneaky thing about the...

Northern Soul

Dinner and music, with a side of soul, at Dee's Place

If you met the news of a soul food spot on Division Street with skepticism, listen up: Dee's Place is legit. Since opening earlier this month, the small rectangle of a room has...

Pie Master

More reasons to wait for Great Lake pizza

In May 2009, GQ's Alan Richman dubbed the mortadella pie at Andersonville's Great Lake the best pizza in America. One year later, Great Lake remains the same, with 14 seats, one...

Brunch Easy

More space--and menu additions--at Bridgeport's Nana

Nana--Bridgeport's first organic restaurant--has been drawing crowds since it opened its doors eight months ago. And unless you happened to hit the charming, brunch-only spot at...

Earth First

Your guide to a productive (and delicious) Earth Day

Earth Day in Chicago is more like Earth Week--and we wouldn't have it any other way. Beginning April 17, there are ample opportunities to get involved, from harvesting local...