After a specialty pop-up in 2025, the rooftop omakase Quackatori experience has returned to Duck Sel for the summer season! The whimsical tasting menu invites guests to enjoy a 10-course menu that reimagines traditional yakitori through the Duck Sel lens. Inspired by Chef Donald Young’s (2024 James Beard Award Best Chef: Great Lakes Semifinalist) childhood memories of smoky backyard grills and…
From the city’s renowned hospitality group, Land & Sea Dept., Dicey’s has officially moved into the adjoining Parson’s space on Halsted in Lincoln Park . After closing up shop in January at their original Ukrainian Village location, Dicey’s has brought their tavern-style pizzas and Italian-inspired menu to the North Side. Shareable starters include the new Giardiniera Cheese Curds, crispy, fried…
On Sunday, March 22nd, Lowcountry welcomed guests to its South Loop location (1131 S Wabash Ave) for a one-day-only collaboration with James Beard Award-nominated chef, author, and entertainer Arnold Myint. The special event, titled “Thai Seafood Sunday,” brought together Lowcountry’s signature seafood boil experience with Myint’s bold and vibrant take on Thai flavors. A celebrated Thai-American…
Recently opened in Bucktown, Dēliz arrives as a wood-fired Italian steakhouse built around open-fire cooking, handcrafted pasta, and a format that blends Italian simplicity with a more social Chicago-style dinner. The project comes from restaurateur Steve Gogolab alongside Chef Partner Jakob Peterson, Pastry Chef Jessica Scott, Beverage Lead Omar Douglas, and General Manager Matt Ivanovich. On our…
Hailing from Durango, Mexico, Chef Felipe leads as Chef de Cuisine at Coa at The Drake Oak Brook, where he's been since December 2023. Largely self-taught, Felipe’s on-the-job training has shaped his approach in the kitchen along with his culinary inspiration which traces back to his mother, who taught him about cooking from scratch with fresh, local ingredients—a principle he upholds at Coa.…
Great food isn't just found in the city! With a short venture out to the suburbs, you will find world-class dining from passionate chefs who are inspired by family, kitchens and regions around the globe. One such chef is Joey Capri, at the helm of his namesake Osteria by Capri in Downers Grove. Pulling from influences in his native Southern Italy and traditional family recipes, Chef Joey serves up…
As the saying goes, “when one door closes, another one opens ” and that never has rung more true than in the restaurant industry. Especially here in Chicago, where beloved mainstays can be replaced by fresh and innovative locales that quickly become neighborhood favorites. That was the case when Bongo Room’s location in Andersonville shuttered in March 2024 after more than a decade serving the…
Here in Chicagoland , there is no lack of award-winning pizzerias that rival what you can find in Italy and beyond. Amidst the delicious destinations that we are so lucky to have, is Tievoli Pizza Bar in Palatine. At the helm, is Giovanni Labbate, winner of the 2024 California Pizza Challenge where he took home three awards including: Grand Champion in in the Secret Basket Face-Of category 1st…
Have you been to Daebak’s location in Wicker Park yet? If not, we’re here to tell you that it’s so good, we went twice in two weeks. The first visit was on official CFM business of course but it was such a memorable culinary experience, we knew we had to return as soon as possible. Luckily a few foodie friends were game to join us for round two where we got to try even more authentic Korean…
Since opening, River North 's Coco Pazzo has offered a tableside service experience, aiming to bring interactive dining to its guests. This old-school service allows diners to select dishes prepared or finished directly at their table, providing an up-close view of culinary techniques and a chance to engage with staff. The restaurant's offering adds an element of theater to the dining experience,…