Chicago’s Best Banh Mi
Phobox is open inside the Old Post Office.| Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago Usually comprising a crusty roll, pickled veggies, fresh herbs, hot chiles, pate, and a protein, the banh…
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The Best Places to Eat in Central Illinois
That pre-#MeToo shenanigans are alive and well inside of Snappers in Clinton will be an immediate showstopper for most. To them, it’s a bit like watching old episodes…
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Chicago’s Best Restaurants to Celebrate Diwali
Diwali is a South Asian holiday with numerous food traditions, a time to celebrate for Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains. However, the festival of lights has become a…
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The Ultimate Guide to Halloween 2024 in Chicago
The Buffy pop-up in Wicker Park is among 20 great Halloween pop-ups. | Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago These bars and restaurants have plentiful tricks, treats, and spooky scares No,…
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Parachute Attempts to Pump Up the Volume in Avondale
Welcome to the Scene Report, a new column in which Eater Chicago captures the vibe of a notable Chicago restaurant at a specific moment in time. Parachute HiFi…
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‘Buffy’ Pop-Up Deploys Candy Corn Malort for a True Chicago Nightmare
The Bronze ranks high among fictional TV teen hangouts. The adolescent club, depicted from 1997 to 2003 on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, was anti-establishment compared to the diner…
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The Best Places to Drink Along Malt Row in Ravenswood
Cultivate by Forbidden Root is one of many beer options along Malt Row.| Garrett Sweet/Eater Chicago Chicago is one of the biggest craft brewing hubs in the nation,…
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Michelin-Starred Atelier Will Offer Weekend Takeout as the Restaurant Waits for Repairs
Atelier, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Lincoln Square, has been closed since August 24 as staff contends with a broken air conditioner and wall and ceiling damage caused by…
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The Best Places in Chicago for an Affordable Date Night
Surprise a date with a trip to Nine Bar, a speakeasy hidden behind Chinatown takeout spot Moon Palace Express. The glowing pink, green, and blue hues in the…
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Chicago’s Finest Mexican Mariscos Restaurant Feasts
A tower of seafood at Mariscos San Pedro. | Barry Brecheisen/Eater Chicago Where to feast on Mexican seafood from ceviche to tuna tostadas There’s magic to be found…
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Outstanding Chicago Restaurants That Are Open on Mondays
Tavern-style pizza from Pat’s. | Garrett Sweet/Eater Chicago These spots will never disappoint hungry customers Everybody deserves time off, including folks in the hospitality industry. But it can…
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The Best Places to Eat Near Chicago’s United Center, Host to the Democratic National Convention
The United Center is hosting the DNC.| Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The United Center, on the city’s Near West Side, is caught in limbo near the fancy…
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