Chicago has emerged as the undisputed king of fine dining, claiming a staggering 17 spots on OpenTable's newly released 2025 ...

The James Beard Foundation has annouced the finalists for 2025 James Beard Awards; and five Illinois chefs, bars, and restaurants have advanced.

Ashok Selvam is the former James Beard Award-winning regional editor for Eater’s Midwest region, in charge of coverage in Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He’s a native Chicagoan and had been ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). From beef sandwiches to Michelin-star-seeking menus — TV show The Bear’s fictional restaurant has given us a story arc that, in many ...

The restaurant is run by students and serves as a educational tool for those studying the culinary arts. "I worked in healthcare for about 10 years, so finally, getting the chance to live my dream for ...

Jeffy Mai is the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. Chicago’s fine dining beacon Alinea has lost a Michelin star — and the ...

If The Bear has inspired you to explore Chicago's fine-dining scene, try these restaurants The former meatpacking city has become a pioneer for fine dining in the US. If you want to try innovative ...