Dish From Chicago Magazine
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Sophomore Slump? Not for Chicago Restaurants
Sophomore Slump? Not for Chicago Restaurants
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Dining critic John Kessler and dining editor Amy Cavanaugh offer their critiques of restaurants around Chicago, along with their perspectives on trends and happenings in the local hospitality scene.
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- Sophomore Slump? Not for Chicago Restaurants · 14 minJohn and Amy discuss some of their favorite follow-up projects from great restauranteurs — which are also often more casual and accessible — along with what second acts may be…
- The State of Dining in the Loop · 19 minWe're joined by dining critic Nick Kindelsperger to discuss all the old and new spots he's enjoying in the Loop as the neighborhood sees yet another reinvention. Check out his…
- These Are Chicago's 50 Best Restaurants · 30 minWe've updated our list of the 50 best restaurants in the city. John breaks down the top 10 and describes what makes a spot really stand out. Read the full list here…
- The Best Summer Dishes in Chicago · 21 minWriter Chandra Ram joins us to discuss the apps, mains, desserts, and drinks we love to get our hands on each summer.
- Our Dining Pet Peeves · 21 minAmy and John gripe about shared plates, QR codes, patron PDA, and more. It's talk therapy!
- A Somm Breaks Down Restaurant Wine Pours · 21 minWe're joined by Maria Montero, a sommelier and manager for the Gibson's Restaurant Group. She'll help us understand the importance of pours, samples, and asking questions for a…
- The Restaurants We've Revisited Lately · 24 minAnother round-robin episode where Amy and John chat about what's new at some old favorites.
- Where We Eat in Uptown · 18 minFrom Buena Park pizza to Argyle corridor coffee: We explore Amy's neighborhood for all the best places to dine.
- A Deeper Dive Into Our Best New Restaurants List · 31 minJohn and Amy break down all the restaurants that made this year's list. They also discuss the trend they see surfacing in Chicago dining.
- The Nordic-Japanese Mash-Up We Didn't Know We Needed · 14 minAmy and John rave about Atsumeru, a new tasting menu restaurant. Plus, John gives us the scoop on a nontraditional (but extremely good) doner spot in Uptown.
- Where We're Getting Fish Sandwiches for Lent · 16 minFood writer Titus Ruscitti joins us on the pod to talk fish sandwiches. Plus, John gives us the highlights of eating at Nadu.
- A Half-Star Review and Pizza by the Slice · 14 minJohn describes a disappointing tasting menu, while Amy shares her recommendation on a dining hall pizza spot.
- Cold Weather Bar and Restaurant Recs · 18 minWhen the temperature drops, John and Amy bundle up and head to particular spots across Chicago, whether for the cozy atmospheres or tropical vibes.
- The 2026 Dining Trends in Chicago · 18 minBagels popped up, French onion left the soup, and cafes went all-day: All the trends John spotted last year in restaurants across the city.
- Our 25 Favorite Bites of 2025 · 23 minIn addition to John and Amy, we hear from our food writers about the dishes they loved most this past year.
- John's Favorite Fries and Where to Eat at Chicago Airports · 16 minJohn breaks down what makes a great fry and where to find them. Amy takes us on a quick tour of where to eat at Midway and O'Hare airports.
- How to Build a Chicago-Style Thanksgiving · 19 minWriter Chandra Ram joins John and Amy to discuss how to add local flavor to the big meal.
- Chicago's Hottest Bistro & Two Great New Pizza Spots · 22 minJohn and Amy discuss Creepies, the new French Midwestern bistro from the Elske team, along with two tavern-style pizza places making waves.
- Ranking Our Favorite Steakhouses · 17 minJohn and Amy discuss their top five Chicago steakhouses, and what they say about the scene right now. For the full list, head to chicagomag.com.
- A Few of Our Favorite Meals Lately · 26 minJohn and Amy discuss some of the best places they've eaten recently, and chat about what they're looking forward to eating and drinking this fall (John's in a big pie-making…
