Category: Food & Drink

“The species in which peace and mutual support are the rule, prosper, while the unsociable species decay.” So wrote Russian anarchist Peter Kropotkin, advocating for the concept of mutual aid, when communities care for their members rather than forcing them to eat each other to survive. It’s a concept that has sustained a sizeable portion […]

Folks living in the Logan-Avondale area vividly remember the crushing news of popular bar and liquor store Crown Liquors closing its doors in April last year. It was one of the early businesses to shutter due to the pandemic, which started the cycle of sadness we’ve been stuck in: watching our favorite bars, theaters, and […]

City Winery  

Hollywood Grill   Runner-Up Golden Apple   Finalists: Diner Grill, Jeri’s Grill, Belmont Snack Shop, Griddle 24

Reza’s   Runner-Up Noon O Kabab   Finalists: Taste of Lebanon, Middle East Bakery & Grocery, Galit

Rogers Park Social   Runner-Up Victor Bar   Finalists: Travelle at the Langham, SX Sky Bar

Jeppson’s Malört   Runner-Up KOVAL Distillery   Finalist: Rhine Hall Distillery

741 604 Owen & Engine   Runner-Up Lady Gregory’s   Finalists: Cheesie’s Pub & Grub, R Public House, Pizzeria Uno

Mia Francesca   Runner-Up Iguana Bistro + Cafe   Finalists: Funkenhausen, Flat & Point, Pizzeria Uno

Greek Islands   Runner-Up Athenian Room  

Osteria Langhe   Runner-Up Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio   Finalists: La Scarola, Tuscany Taylor, Davanti Enoteca, Torchio Pasta Bar

Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse   Runner-Up Bavette’s Bar & Boeuf   Finalists: BoeufHaus, Swift & Sons, El Che Steakhouse & Bar