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Chicago’s Best Slices of Pizza

Jimmy’s Pizza Cafe is popular for the slices. | Garrett Sweet/Eater Chicago When a whole pie is overkill, opt for a...

A Jewish Deli From a Farmers Market Bagel Pro Prepares to Open

Zeitlin’s Deli bring their bagels to Lincoln Park this summer. | Zeitlin’s Deli Lincoln Park will soon welcome Zeitlin’s Deli which...

A Chicano Supper Club Has Emerged in This Northwest Side Tamaleria

Left, Danny Espinoza, and Jhoana Ruiz, Espinoza’s wife and business partner at Santa Masa Tamaleria. | Maya Liparini Trecena is an...

Will Chicagoans Warm to Giardiniera, Deep-Dish, and Hot Dog-Flavored Potato Chips?

In flavors like deep-dish pizza, Local Style Chips are coming for Chicago. | Local Style Chips Local Style Chips have already...

Maria’s Launches a South Side Summer Tuesday Patio Dinner Series

Maria’s Community Bar in Bridgeport is launching a summer patio chefs on Tuesday with a rotating lineup of chefs. | Ashok Selvam/Eater...

Portillo’s Tests Out Breakfast at Five Chicago-Area Locations

Portillo’s is joining the crowded fast-food breakfast game. | Portillo’s Plus, the World’s Best recognizes a trio of Chicago bars. Why...

Chicago’s Best Speakeasies and Secret Bars

Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago No one ever needed to text a password during Prohibition. Chicago’s history with Prohibition is known worldwide, and...

Michelin-Starred Atelier Plans on Moving to a Larger Space

The Lincoln Square fine dining restaurant has turned to crowdfunding platform SMBX. Michelin-starred restaurant Atelier is turning to crowdfunding in pursuit...

Charcoal-Fired Steaks and Raw Seafood Breathe New Life Into a West Loop Stalwart

After seven years, Proxi has a new direction with more focus on coastal Asian food. | Proxi Proxi leans into coastal...

A Veteran Chicago Chef Is Sparking a Culinary Revolution in Suburban Highwood

Deere Park co-owner Todd Stein has worked at some of Chicago’s best restaurants. | Deere Park/Neil John Burger Photography Deere Park...