Now Open is a yearlong series celebrating some of 2026’s most exciting new restaurants. Throughout the year, we’ll check in with teams in Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C. to hear what it’s really like behind the scenes of a buzzy opening. Then, we’ll host exclusive meals at these restaurants as part of Dinner […]
The 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards® winners have been revealed, with many of the country’s top restaurant industry professionals getting lots of love. It was a great year for Philly, with Jesse Ito of Royal Sushi Omakase winning Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic and Kalaya taking home the national honor of Outstanding Restaurant in America. Lei in
This decade, fiber dethroned protein as the most talked about food group, shedding its unsexy reputation to spark viral movements and form sophisticated supplement formulas for the lifestyle vanguard. But while such competitive connotations of diets can be dangerous (bottom line: balance is still best), there’s good reason fiber’s rapidly becoming the center of wellness
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Chicago’s dining scene is always eclectic and ever-evolving—a trend that shows no signs of slowing down in 2025. From an intimate sushi hand roll spot to a MICHELIN-pedigreed chef’s swanky steakhouse and a DC import that goes all in on Balkan dishes, this epic lineup of Chicago best new restaurants show why the city is
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The name of the French bistro Obélix in Chicago gives you your first hint about the creativity and fun that awaits. It nods to the cherished French cartoon character famous for his incredible strength, his bond with Astérix, and his passion for food. This lively spirit is evident in the restaurant’s diverse menus, which earned
A new exhibition takes the first-ever in-depth look at artworks created by Van Gogh and four of his fellow Post-Impressionists in Asnières and other nearby locales along the Seine River just outside of Paris. Few names stand taller in art history than Vincent van Gogh. Since he took his own life at age 37 in
With brand new restaurant offerings, newly designed premium suites and a re-imagined lounge and social area, the Four Seasons Chicago renovation promises to build upon the existing luxury that guests have come to expect at the established destination. Aiming to encapsulate the vibrant energy of its home city, the new design and offerings will celebrate
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