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Wear your hazmat suit to the Angry Crab
The sauces are volatile and the crustaceans are fresh at this Cajun-style “boiling point.”
MFK offers an underground refuge
The Spanish-focused seafood spot is a testament to virtuous simplicity.
Evanston’s Boltwood is unpredictable—and that’s not a complaint
Evanston’s Boltwood is unpredictable—and that’s not a complaint
Edgewater’s Herb wants to ‘redefine’ Thai
Edgewater’s Herb wants to “redefine” Thai
Right and wrong: Sodikoff’s High Five Ramen and the Melmans’ Ramen-San
Brendan Sodikoff’s High Five Ramen and the Melmans’ Ramen-San face off over noodle soup.
Joe Fish, Rosebud Restaurants’ new seafood house, is for ballers
Joe Fish, Rosebud Restaurants’ new seafood house, is for ballers.
Trendy and traditional don’t mix at downtown dim sum parlor Yum Cha
Downtown dim sum parlor Yum Cha is a house divided.
Take your meatings at Tête Charcuterie . . . but save room for salad
Tête Charcuterie is a lot more than just a temple to our culture’s insatiable flesh lust.
Ani: All-purpose Japanese for a neighborhood that can use it
Ani, Arami’s younger brother, brings all-purpose Japanese to Lakeview.
Spritz Burger: Last seat on the burger bandwagon
Spritz Burger, the Hearty Boys’ collaboration with Gale Gand, hops on the upscale-burger bandwagon a half decade too late.
Rough waters at Kinmont
Kinmont falls short of doing great things with sustainable seafood.
Over the rail at Bow & Stern Oyster Bar
Come for the bivalves at West Town’s new oyster bar, but then jump ship.
Azzurra EnoTavola is the season’s Italian sleeper
Azzura EnoTavola offers simple, soulful Italian food from the folks behind Anteprima and Bar Ombra.
The Chop Shop keeps it simple
The Chop Shop’s multidisciplinary butcher/bar/restaurant/performance space does a lot—and does a lot with a little.