Jun 29, 2019
Eater Chicago | Morgan Olsen | June 28, 2019
There are many great Chicago spots to bring man’s best friend
The “dog days” of summer have arrived and for canine lovers, bringing that four-legged buddy along to Chicago bars and restaurants is one of the best ways to spend time, no matter the season. Here are 20 great spots that welcome pooches, some that even give out free treats and water bowls. Additions to this year’s list include Taureaux Tavern and Paradise Park. Nellcôte was removed after it shuttered this year.
1. Octavio Cantina & Kitchen – Andersonville – 5310 N Clark St
2. Ludlow Liquors – Avondale – 2959 N California Ave
3. Broken English – Lincoln Park – 2576-2580 N Lincoln Ave
4. The Patio at Cafe Brauer – Lincoln Park – 2021 N Stockton Dr
5. The Moonlighter – Logan Square – 3204 W Armitage Ave
6. Ranalli’s – Lincoln Park – 1925 N Lincoln Ave
7. Paradise Park – Wicker Park – 1913 W North Ave
8. Big Star – Wicker Park – 1531 N Damen Ave
9. Mott St – Wicker Park – 1401 N Ashland Ave
10. Juniper Spirits & Oysters – Gold Coast – 1244 N Dearborn Pkwy
11. Somerset – Gold Coast – 1112 N State St
12. Sportsman’s Club – Ukrainian Village – 948 Western Ave
13. Barrio – River North – 65 W Kinzie St
14. Saint Lou’s Assembly – West Loop – 664 W Lake St
15. Formento’s – West Loop – 925 W Randolph St
16. Taureaux Tavern – Loop – 155 W Van Buren St
17. The Spoke & Bird – South Loop – 205 E 18th St
18. Lo Rez Brewing and Taproom – Pilsen – 2101 S Carpenter St
19. Antique Taco – Bridgeport – 1000 W 35th St
20. The Promontory – Hyde Park – 5311 S Lake Park W
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Jun 22, 2019
Eater | Ashok Selvam | June 18, 2019
Chicago’s largest restaurant company, award-winning chefs, and an essential brewery all have anticipated restaurants
Award-winning chefs, Chicago’s largest restaurant company, and one of the city’s essential breweries all have projects lined up to debut this summer. The spring saw Boka Restaurant Group open its two hotly-anticipated Fulton Market restaurants inside the Hoxton Hotel, as well as a South Side food hall. A James Beard winner brought a touch of sophistication to Lincoln Park by opening Galit. The year’s not letting up with eight new restaurants to make summer worth enduring 50-degree June days. A quick word on restaurants that didn’t make the cut: Time Out Market and its 18 vendors are now targeting a fall opening, and so is chef Carlos Gaytan’s three River North restaurants. There will be more on those projects in the coming weeks. For now, get excited for the summer with these alphabetically listed previews.
Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar – 2165 N. Western Ave. | Bucktown
Gaijin – 950 W. Lake St. | West Loop
Moody Tongue Brewing’s Taproom and Restaurant – 2515 S. Wabash Ave. | Near South Side
Carrie and Michael Nahabedian’s Unnamed Restaurant – 521 N. Rush St. | River North
RPM on the Water – 317 N. Clark St. | River North
Superkhana International – 3059 W. Diversey Pkwy. | Logan Square
Utopian Tailgate – 1616 N. Wells St. | Old Town
Wherewithall – 3472 N. Elston Ave. | Avondale
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Jun 15, 2019
Gayot | June 2019
Where to Eat for Father’s Day in Chicago
Give the man of the house a break from the barbecue this Father’s Day and take him out for a big breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. We’ve rounded up the best places to take Dad to dine, from eateries featuring a special Father’s Day menu to restaurants that specialize in steaks or craft beers.
Browse GAYOT’s list of the Top Father’s Day Restaurants in Chicago, presented in alphabetical order.
The Barn – 1016 Church St., Evanston, IL 60201
Beacon Tavern – 405 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Bistronomic – 840 N. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Chicago q – 1160 N. Dearborn St.,Chicago, IL 60610
Fig & Olive – 104 E. Oak St., Chicago, IL 60611
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar – 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse – 1028 N. Rush St., Chicago, IL 60611
il Porcellino – 59 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60654
Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap – 41 E. Superior St., Chicago, IL 60611
Maple & Ash – 8 W. Maple St., Chicago, IL 60610
North Pond – 2610 N. Cannon Dr., Chicago, IL 60614
Prairie Grass Cafe – 601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062
Prime & Provisions – 222 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60601
Ruth’s Chris Steak House – 431 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60610
Shaw’s Crab House – 21 E. Hubbard St., Chicago, IL 60611
Split-Rail – 2500 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
STK Chicago – 9 W. Kinzie St., Chicago, IL 60654
Swift & Sons – 1000 W. Fulton Mkt., Chicago, IL 60607
Torali Italian-Steak – 160 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL 60611
The Warbler – 4535 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
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Jun 8, 2019
TimeOut Chicago | Morgan Olsen | May 16, 2019
The food comes with a side of fresh air at the best outdoor restaurants in Chicago
When given the option to sit inside or out, most Chicagoans will gladly jump at the opportunity to dine alfresco—as long as the forecast cooperates. Come summertime, some of the best restaurants in Chicago expand their footprint with serene sidewalk patios, lush outdoor gardens and sun-soaked decks. Grab a seat at the best outdoor restaurants in Chicago and treat yourself to some of the city’s top eats with a side of Vitamin D. Want to enjoy one of the best burgers in Chicago while getting fresh air? Mini Mott and Small Cheval have you covered. Craving a slice of pie in the sunshine? There’s no place like Bang Bang Pie Shop. It goes without saying that dining alfresco is one of the best things to do in Chicago. Check out the top outdoor restaurants in Chicago and take it outside!
Outdoor restaurants in Chicago
1. RM Champagne Salon – West Loop (recently closed)
2. Parson’s Chicken & Fish – Logan Square
3. The Dawson – River West/West Town
4. The Duck Inn – Bridgeport
5. Beatnik On the River – Loop
6. The Promontory – Hyde Park
7. Honey Butter Fried Chicken – Avondale
8. Small Cheval – Wicker Park
9. Plein Air Cafe – Hyde Park
10. Monnie Burke’s – Lower West Side
11. Piccolo Sogno – River West/West Town
12. Somerset – Rush & Division
13. Tied House – Lake View
14. Bang Bang Pie Shop – Logan Square
15. 90 Miles Cuban Café – Logan Square
16. The Warbler – Lincoln Square
17. Irazú – Bucktown
18. Mini Mott – Logan Square
19. Parlor Pizza Bar – West Loop
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Jun 1, 2019
Crain’s Chicago Business | Dalton Barker | May 23, 2019
The court sided with City Hall in a years-long battle between restaurants and the food trucks that they argue are muscling in on their turf.
Chicago’s food truck restrictions were upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday, affirming appellate and circuit rulings.
The lawsuit was originally filed in 2012 by food truck owner Laura Pekarik, who operates Cupcakes for Courage. Pekarik and other food truck operators argued that the city’s rule prohibiting their mobile businesses from parking within 200 feet of any food establishment were anti-competitive.
Food truck owners faced fines of $2,000 if they violated the restriction, which they argued curbed growth and placed undue burdens on their businesses.
Additionally, Chicago’s law that all food trucks possess GPS tracking devices violated their individual privacy was also struck down by the court.
“Today’s decision is heartbreaking, not so much for me, but for those entrepreneurs who are just getting started,” Pekarik said in a release. “Chicago admitted its 200-foot rule enriched restaurateurs by chasing off their mobile competitors. I hoped the Illinois Supreme Court would reject this kind of government picks the winners and losers approach, where success turns not on how good your product is, but on who you know at City Hall. Justice did not prevail today.”
Sam Toia, president and chief executive officer of the Illinois Restaurant Association, said he was pleased with the court’s decision and was eager to work with both restaurants, local politicians and food truck owners in finding a healthy balance for the city. “We can work on things like the number of hours food trucks can be in one place,” Toia suggested, while adding that the association was open to exploring new ideas to help the food truck community.
According to analysis from the Institute of Justice, which represented Pekarik, Chicago’s food-truck industry has shrunk by over 40 percent in the past six years.
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