Yet another great find along King Street, this is one of two options from local chef and pioneer Mike Lata (Fig is his other, fine-dining option). A classic Low Country seafood house, pretty much anything that’s sourced within the state is going to be great. Ceviches and raw oysters are good bets. The Ordinary 544 … Continued
With echoes of Big Star in Chicago, this mostly locals hang specializes in two things: oysters and impossibly crispy fried chicken. There’s usually a boozy slushy available and some soft serve too. Take your hipster friends or teenagers here, and hang outside on the patio to watch traffic go by on King Street. Leon’s Poultry … Continued
Clubby local joint with green-and-white-checkered tablecloths, old black and white photos of prize fighters and race horses and a swanky bar that sees contractors during lunch and local swells at night. Tavern burgers are tasty, but we loved the seafood salads and stiff whiskey sours. Also, the pastrami on marble rye is a sleeper hit. … Continued
Such a fun, cozy little joint just a few minutes’ walk from most of the major tourist spots in town. They have a location in Nantucket as well. Get there early at lunch, as lines form just before noon. Raw oysters, lobster rolls and whatever is freshest on the blackboard are recommended. Great craft beers … Continued
James Beard-nominated restaurant with a creative, vegetable-driven menu, located in The Source, a unique space featuring a tap room, a bakery, butcher shop and taqueria. Large, open kitchen, great wine and cocktail list and a very casual dining room. Open for dinner only. Acorn 3350 Brighton Blvd., Denver, 720-542-3721
Good Szechuan-style cooking can easily be found in Chinatown, but an even better option is at a family-run restaurant on Chicago’s Northwest Side where the grandfather is in the kitchen, all by himself.
A charming mom-and-pop neighborhood restaurant has a catchy name for those who filed their taxes this week. While most restaurants begin by planning a menu, then tasting wines to complement the chef’s food, at Income Tax they approach things a bit differently.
The Thai New Year of Songkran is coming up next week and if you haven’t had Thai food in the city recently, there are several places cooking home-style food. Home-style means bolder flavors and not just the usual pad thai noodles.
When it comes to its culinary scene, Milwaukee tends to get thrown into the beer, brats and cheese curds category. However, Chicago’s northern neighbor has some gems, including a beloved coffee roaster that’s soon coming to the Lincoln Park neighborhood, as well as a modern Chinese restaurant led by a former Chicagoan.
Cindy’s Rooftop Bar, which has one of the city’s best views, has undergone a pretty major change. Located atop the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel on Michigan Avenue, Cindy’s is popular in the summertime for its views of Millennium Park. However, a new year has brought a completely new menu, with a few tasty surprises that don’t … Continued
When most new restaurants in Chicago tend to feature steaks, chops and other meat-heavy entrees, Bad Hunter is taking a very different approach. The Chef – a recent hire from Nico Osteria – has made grilling, roasting and transforming all manner of vegetables the stars of his menu. Bonus: this week’s Extra Course Video – … Continued