Nick Kindelsperger
chicagotribune.com
Chicago, IL, United States
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Our picks for 44 patios to visit this summer in Chicago, from remote-work-friendly spots to beachside brews
Chicago summers are perfect for patio meals and drinks, and we've got a list tailored to your needs, from dog-friendly spots to breweries and restaurants with outdoor space. → Read More
Virtue, Kasama take home big wins at James Beard Awards in Chicago
Chicago chefs Damarr Brown of Virtue and Genie Kwon and Tim Flores of Kasama won James Beard Awards on Monday for Emerging Chef and Best Chef: Great Lakes. → Read More
James Beard Awards in Chicago: Follow our live coverage, from red carpet moments to local wins
The Chicago Tribune's live coverage of the James Beard Awards includes details on local nominees and how to watch. → Read More
3 restaurant closures in Chicago: Nisos, Nana call it quits
Nisos Mediterranean is closing after less than one year in the West Loop, as are Nana, Taco E, Ajo and Masa Madre. → Read More
Readers’ Choice Food Awards 2023: Your picks for Best New Restaurant, Chicago-Style Barbecue and more
Chicago Tribune readers voted for the city's best new restaurants, nonalcoholic drinks, plant-based menus, steaks, sandwiches and more in the 2023 Food Awards. → Read More
Wrigleyville bars: Your 2023 guide to all 45 spots around Wrigley Field for opening day
The Chicago Cubs will play their 2023 home opener at Wrigley Field March 30 — here are all the Wrigleyville bars for fans, in order of distance from the ballpark. → Read More
Taylor’s Tacos finally gets a home on Taylor Street, plus 5 more new restaurants in Chicago
After years of running a successful taco catering company, Taylor's Tacos finally has a storefront, plus more new restaurants in Chicagoland. → Read More
Critics’ Choice Food Awards: From pizza to pho, our picks for the best in Chicago dining for 2023
The Chicago Tribune's food critics have named Bronzeville Winery, Sugar Moon Bakery and more as our 2023 Critics' Choice Food Award winners. → Read More
Andros Taverna owners to open Spanish steakhouse Asador Bastian: ‘Our answer to almost any request will be, ‘Yes.’’
While their first restaurant looked to Greece for inspiration, this time they hope to explore the asadores, or grill houses, of San Sebastian, Spain. → Read More
Grab a magic wand for potions class: Wizard-themed bar The Cauldron opens soon in Wicker Park
Chicago will be home to the seventh location of London-based concept The Cauldron, which offers cocktail classes with magic as the key ingredient. → Read More
Stephen Sandoval’s acclaimed popup finally lands permanent location in West Town
Actually, there will be two concepts in the same building, Entre Sueños and Diego. → Read More
Chicago’s love affair with popcorn goes back 150 years, from Cracker Jack to Garrett Mix
Since at least the 1870s, Chicago has been a hotbed of popcorn innovation for the whole country — and the Tribune was writing about it, every step of the way. → Read More
Review: Indienne offers one of Chicago’s most pleasurable and reasonably priced tasting menu experiences
Though Sujan Sarkar has grand ambitions for his Chicago restaurant Indienne, he is also adamant that the prices not get out of control. The result is a great meal for a reasonable price. → Read More
Baker Miller is closed. Long live Miller Bagel.
Baker Miller, a popular Lincoln Square bakery, will pivot to focusing on bagel sandwiches and schmears in Chicago. → Read More
Mini reviews: Quick hits on 5 restaurants, from Big Star Mariscos to a José Andrés trio
Reviews from five restaurants that opened in 2022 in Chicago, from Big Star Mariscos to three José Andrés restaurants. → Read More
Kamala Harris once again visits a South Side icon after speech in Chicago. Here’s what makes Calumet Fisheries great.
After Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a speech yesterday, she made an impromptu visit to one of Chicago’s most iconic restaurants, Calumet Fisheries. → Read More
Sueños extends stay at Soho House Chicago into 2023
Chef Stephen Sandoval said he still plans to move his Sueños pop-up to a permanent space, but will stick around Soho House Chicago a little longer. → Read More
A Tribune food critic’s 12 best dishes of 2022
Chicago Tribune food critic Nick Kindelsperger shares his 12 best dishes of the year from Chicago-area restaurants, including Sueños, Khmai, Alinea and Obelix. → Read More
Review: Dorothy’s Bistro and Second Generation are reinventions of Logan Square favorites — in two very different ways
Dorothy's Bistro and Second Generation are two Logan Square restaurants that changed their concepts — in entirely opposite ways, writes Tribune critic Nick Kindelsperger. → Read More
Review: The best banh mi in Illinois is made at suburban, immigrant-owned PhoLicious
The best Vietnamese banh mi in Illinois can be found at PhoLicious, in a Bloomingdale strip mall in the Chicago suburbs. → Read More