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All of Chicago’s Best Holiday Cocktails, As Curated by Tia Barrett

Plus: what to pair them with at your holiday table

A Local’s Guide to the Best Cheap Eats in Chicago

From a hot dog stand (founded in 1946) to the unicorn of sushi spots

The Sexiest Restaurants in the Windy City, As Picked by Chicago’s Top Relationship Expert

Where to head, whether it’s your first date or something slightly more serious

El Che’s Cocktail Experts Have Some Tips for Your Holiday Drinks

Their beverage team offers advice for mixing up something new this season

The Best New Chicago Restaurants Cover All Hours of the Day

Start with a modern diner, move to an Indian spot with a gin-and-tonic trolley, then see where the night takes you

This Chicago Duo Wants Your Cocktails to Be Just a Little Bit Healthier

The perfect liqueur for a nightcap at the fire, inspired by your morning coffee

Why the Wisconsin Old Fashioned Should Be Your Go-To Winter Cocktail

Here’s how to prepare this famous regional speciality

Kumiko Just Landed Chicago on the 50 Best Bars List for the First Time Since 2018

Bartender Julia Momosé shares her best recs for homestyle cooking and the best ramen in the city

Chicago’s James Beard Award Winner Shares His Favorite Pie Spots 

The best pies for Thanksgiving (or just a Tuesday)

Go Ahead, Order Off the Secret Menu at These Chicago Restaurants

When is a Big Mac not a Big Mac? When it’s sushi.

Chicago’s Top Burger Chefs Share Their Tips for the Perfect Patty

The annual Hamburger Hop competition led to some inspiration for your at-home grilling

Food Hall Fine Dining Tops Chicago's Best New Restaurants

The five reservations to book now, including three in the West Loop

Defying the Chicago Style, the Sweet Hot Dog Is Having a Moment

These five sausages are bolstered by gummy bears, Froot Loops, ice cream and other sweet treats

How a Chicago Physical Therapist Became a Chile Oil Evangelist

James Lee’s in-demand Chilee Oil pays tribute to Chi-town and his nonagenarian grandfather

Try This Cake Recipe From a Chef Who Worked on "The Bear"

Bake like Carmie, with or without the T-shirt and apron