Best New Restaurants in Fulton Market

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In 2025 several high profile restaurant openings have further cemented the Fulton Market and West Loop neighborhoods as areas for foodies. Here are some of the top new restaurants to try near Fulton Market and the West Loop. In Fulton Market the buzz around Taqueria Chingón has been loud. Originally making waves in Bucktown, this […]

Top 5 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Chicago Right Now

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   The downtown Chicago restaurant scene is as vibrant and diverse as its neighborhoods. Whether you’re craving experimental dishes, classic comfort food, or international flavors, you’ll find it in downtown Chicago. From the bustling streets of River North to the trendy vibes of Logan Square and West Loop, these downtown Chicago restaurants are at the […]

The Newest Restaurants in Lakeshore East: Miru and Tre Dita

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Downtown Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborhood recently welcomed two exciting newcomers to its culinary landscape: Tre Dita, a fresh take on Italian cuisine, and Miru, an upscale Japanese culinary haven nestled within the St. Regis hotel on Wacker Drive. Both restaurants are operated by Lettuce Entertain You, a major hospitality group in Chicago. Tre Dita Tre […]

Gioia West Loop

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Gioia Ristorante and Pastificio is one of the newest restaurants opening on Restaurant Row in the West Loop at 1133 W. Randolph St. Gioia will serve 12 to 15 pastas made fresh daily, featuring both modern, innovative dishes as well as classic regional favorites. The chef for Gioia, Federico Comacchio, got his “chops” at Michelin […]

Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Delivery

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Does the recent stay at home order have you wondering what this Thanksgiving will look like? Don’t fret! These downtown Chicago restaurants are offering incredible Thanksgiving dinners for carryout and delivery! Aba – West Loop Give your celebration a Mediterranean twist with Aba’s Thanksgiving dinner. For $48.95 per person, you’ll get pumpkin hummus, truffle baked […]

Fulton Market ‘Reve Burger’

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Chef Curtis Duffy is a Michelin three starred Chicago chef known for Randolph Street’s ‘Grace’, which closed its doors in 2017. After three years in the works, Duffy and his business partner, Michael Muser, opened their new Fulton Market restaurant, Ever, in July. However, due to COVID-19 restrictions and supply chain obstacles, Ever has pivoted […]

West Loop Restaurants Offering Curbside

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Even with the shelter in place order, you can still enjoy many of the West Loop’s greatest restaurants. Here are some of the West Loop restaurants offering curbside pick up. Aba- 302 N. Green St. Aba is a favorite when it comes to Mediterranean fare. With an assortment of spreads and hummus, meat, fish, and vegetarian […]

River North Carry Out Specials

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Not only can you enjoy some of your favorite River North restaurants during the stay at home order, many are even offering specials for curb side pick up and carry out. Here are some of our favorites! Pacific Standard Time- 151 W. Erie St. The best of California meets the best of the midwest at Pacific […]

Lakeshore East Restaurants

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Although Lakeshore East is a small neighborhood and one of Chicago’s best hidden gems, it is still home to lots of restaurants. Here are some of our favorite Lakeshore East restaurants offering take out and delivery. Mezcalina Mezcalina offers upscale Mexican cuisine with lunch, dinner, and brunch menus. Their menus are full of seafood, vegetarian, […]

Phase 3 of Reopening in Chicago

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Illinois is now in phase 3 of reopening post COVID, meaning that infection rates are stable or declining, which allows residents to gather in groups of 10 or less and continue to wear a mask in public. Here’s an overview of what’s open and allowed in downtown Chicago as part of phase 3 of Illinois’ […]

West Loop Restaurants With Outdoor Dining

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In light of COVID-19 protective measures, rooftop and al Fresca dining has become even more of a Chicago summertime staple than it already was. Here are some of the top places in the West Loop to enjoy outdoor summer dining! Nobu Hotel Rooftop – 155 N. Peoria St. One of the West Loop’s newest summer […]

South Loop Restaurants With Outdoor Seating

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What’s a summer in Chicago without a trendy new rooftop lounge or al fresco dining? After months of quarantine and winter, this Chicago summer has made outdoor dining even more of a staple than it already was. Here are some of the restaurants in the South Loop offering outdoor dining. The Bar at Moody Tongue […]