Pizzera Lobo opened a location in the West Loop on Wednesday, April 8. | Garrett Sweet/Pizza Lobo

Breakfast is coming back big with a new all-day cafe on Halsted and a bagel shop on Lincoln, both in Lincoln Park. Just north of that, Evanston is getting more morning options (even

The petit dutchess cut filet mignon comes with roasted tomato, watercress, and bearnaise. | Tajah Ware/Eater Chicago

River North is home to some of Chicago’s most celebrated steakhouses, including Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf. Opened in 2012 by Hogsalt Hospita...

Casa Yari is a cozy, welcoming respite where every dish feels like a hug. | Sarah Yi

Chicagoans can rejoice thanks to the return of Casa Yari, which recently reopened in the “Little Puerto Rico” district in Humboldt Park after being forced to leave its original location in Logan Square. The restaurant offers soulful dishes inspired by the cooking of chef and owner Yar...

The James Beard Awards are back in June. | Eater

Chicago restaurants and chefs had a more muted showing as the James Beard Awards Foundation announced its 2026 crop of official nominees on Tuesday, March 31.

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Bar Bambi is staking its claim as one of Chicago’s most exciting bar openings of the year. | Sarah Yi

Bar Bambi brings a burst of color and personality to West Town, staking its claim as one of Chicago’s most exciting bar openings of the year. Led by industry veteran...