Editor’s choice: 12 favorite restaurants in Chicago
For 20 years as a dining editor and food writer, I’ve had front-row seats to the evolution of Chicago’s restaurants as I covered them for publications like CS, Chicago Tribune and Time Out. While it’s kept me on my toes (and in the gym), I’m lucky to watch them grow: A decades-old seafood spot has served oysters long before they became fixtures all over town; a third-generation Italian favorite still relies on family recipes to make magical lasagna and braciola; and a popular southwestern Indian restaurant traces its origins to a humble pop-up in a food hall.
Whether you’re looking for a festive vibe with terrific Southern food to match or a special-occasion star with MICHELIN cred, my 12 tried-and-tested Chicago restaurants won’t let you down.
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