The Best Summer Dishes in Chicago

These Are Chicago's 50 Best Restaurants

We'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: https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/august-2026/chicagos-50-best-restaurants/

The Best Summer Dishes in Chicago

Writer 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

Amy and John gripe about shared plates, QR codes, patron PDA, and more. It's talk therapy!

A Somm Breaks Down Restaurant Wine Pours

We'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 better wine experience.

The Restaurants We've Revisited Lately

Another round-robin episode where Amy and John chat about what's new at some old favorites.