When Josh McCahill, along with brother Matthew, imagined the pair’s future restaurant, they had a vision of a local hangout based on three simple, yet classic components: pizza, beer and a jukebox.

Four West Loop chefs have been nominated for James Beard Awards in the Great Lakes region.

The award-winning developer of Siena Tavern and Barrio is adding a lot of opa! to the West Loop with a “soon-to-be-named” venue at 905 W. Fulton Market.

(Published Aug. 1, 2019) By Stephanie Racine, Staff Writer             Farm-to-table eating is not a new trend, but it has had a resurgence in recent years. One restaurant in West Town incorporates farm-to-table to their own rooftop garden. Homestead on the Roof opened in 2012, but Chef Jess…

By Stephanie Racine, Staff Writer Fulton Galley opens on June 22 in Fulton Market, bringing five unique food stalls to the community. From Italian to Thai, Fulton Galley promises to help and support new culinary endeavors, as starting a new restaurant in Chicago can be a difficult task. Most…

By Jesse Wright, Staff Writer(Published March 18, 2019) Julia Momose has been busy. She is one of the partners behind Kumiko, the newest Japanese restaurant in the West Loop and while she has an exacting eye for excellence, this project is a bit more personal than her first outing, Oriole. T…

By Elizabeth Czapski, Staff Writer(Published March 18, 2019) The Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players performed classic Beatles hits during “All You Need is Love” at City Winery on Feb. 17, making for a fun-filled show perfect for Valentine’s Day weekend. The event is part of an ongoing seri…