#chicago-dining

#chicago-dining

Midōsuji is set to open later this year at the Chicago Athletic Association, featuring an intimate eight-seat sushi bar experience with a focus on seasonal ingredients.

Chicago is known for its culinary reputation, but the suburbs offer incredible dining experiences that often go unnoticed. Restaurants provide a variety of options, including fine dining and casual fare.

Rob Levitt emphasizes his passion for food and cooking, recalling how his career path led him to become the new executive chef at The Publican, a highly regarded Chicago restaurant.

For the June 2025 update, we've trimmed some cocktail-focused spots to concentrate on dining, while adding Blue Jay Cafe, a small and mighty vendor along Lake Michigan in Rogers Park at Loyola Park.

What used to be seen as a sign a restaurant needed help in attracting customers, now has become a thing all its own with some spots opting to offer happy hour specials from the get-go.

The Duck Inn-Do Hot Dog is a brilliant reimagining of Chicago's classic, showcasing a blend of Indonesian flavors and impeccable execution that challenges tradition.

We're kind of taking the building blocks that Bungalow's dough is made from and use them to make a Detroit dough. The end result is the crust is just so so flavorful, and it really is the star of the show.

"We are going back to our roots and showcasing our culture and our food scene in a big way," says Wnorowski. "That one little pierogi concept took us into the sausages and the sausages are taking us into these Polish-style sandwiches."

The newly opened Chapel Street Cafe invites Chicagoans to experience Australian breakfast culture with its menu featuring traditional items like the hearty Chapel Street brekkie.