In the 1980s, many critics considered Le Francais — 30 miles north of Chicago in Wheeling, Ill. — the finest restaurant in the country.

Chicago has plenty of luxurious restaurants ... or even share a meal from a James Beard-winning restaurant in the comfort of their own car. For those looking for something that still feels like ...

If Chicago had a restaurant district, the West Loop (and the adjoining Fulton Market) would probably be it. This neighborhood has a disorienting number of great places to get food, and it’s hard not ...

13, 2025. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune) A nougat glacé dessert, which Virant said is inspired by a recipe from the Le Bec-Fin French restaurant in Philadelphia, is exquisitely reimagined ...

It's to these restaurants, collectively bundled under the label "bistronomy," that Morin pays homage, even if the restaurant doesn't use the French-invented term. Steeped in seasonal produce and ...

Chicago’s tavern culture helps make this city special, and dive bars play an important part. The best of the city’s dives provide a comfortable, welcoming place for people to gather for a ...

Husband-and-wife team John and Jandee Craig opened their first restaurant, Da Sauce ... That's where they're serving Chicago favorites including thin, tavern-style pies with John's secret sauce ...

From buzzy Instagram-worthy spots to tried-and-true small-town standbys, these are USA TODAY's top restaurants across the United States in 2025.