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At The Table: Steakhouses
Chicago is a restaurant town, but before it was a so, Chicago was a steak town. It still is in many ways, but the protein- and iron-heavy genre has diversified, so we give you the classic steakhouses and others with a touch of the new Chicago school of chefs that are bending the genre to their liking.
Read MoreAt The Table: Chicago Pizza
When it comes to Chicago pizza, it's about the deep, deep dish pizza with sauce on top. But a new crop of Chicago pizza-teurs are blurring the lines when it comes to what dough will fly in the competitive Chicago pizza market. Here are some of the Chicago's favorite deep dish pizza spots, mixed in with the emerging thin crust scene. Yes, Chicago pizza is a very serious business!
Read MoreAt The Table: Ethnic Enclaves
Chicago is a multi-ethnic city with 77 distinct communities offering an array of dining choices. With such a rich variety, odds are you will find it here. These neighborhoods are a good place to get started.
Read MoreAt The Table: Italian
Chicago's cuisine is nothing short of noteworthy, but one particular cuisine stands out: Italian. Chicago has perfected the art of Italian cooking and has countless restaurants that range from strictly old-fashioned to modern and contemporary. In this guide we have compiled a list of the most oustanding Chicago has to offer in Italian fare.
Read MoreAt The Table: Best Burgers
Let's face it: it's not easy to make a bad hamburger, but the grill-tenders in Chicago seem to have the creation of a really great burger down to a time- and competition-tested professional skill. And while we love the idea of a foie gras burger, sometimes you just need a bun and a beef patty, and all is right with the world, so below we bounce back and forth between bargain and high-end Chicago burger spots.
Read MoreAt The Table: Seafood
Bordered by the greatest of the Great Lakes, Chicago is a city that's used to large expanses of water, but it's only with the advent of 24-hour-round-the-world shipping that sushi has grown into its own here. On the other hand, serious seafood restaurants have been operating alongside their steakhouse brethren for years.
Read MoreNavy Pier: Overview
Navy Pier is almost a hundred years old, but don't let its age fool you. Today's Pier is just as modern as Chicago itself, offering enough entertainment to keep all branches of the family tree busy. When visiting the ultimate tourist destination of the Midwest, be prepared for an action-packed day, as this year-round carnival cranks out fun regardless of the season.Navy Pier Family Video
Read MoreChicago's Best Bar Food
Chicago bars are no slouches when it comes to the output of their kitchen: burgers and nachos share space here with more specialized options like shepherd's pie or mussels in a sublime broth.
Read MoreAt The Table: Pizza History Chicago-Style
A first-hand account of the history of Chicago-style pizza takes a look at the origins of putting the tomato sauce on top and serving it up hot and deep.
Read MoreAt The Table: Chicago Restaurant Week
From February 22-29, 35 of the city’s best restaurants will feature a three-course prix-fie lunch for $21.95 and a three-course dinner for $31.95.
Read MoreAt The Table: BBQ
From rib tips to pulled pork to baby backs to brisket - when it comes to delicious barbeque, Chicago does it all and does it right.
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