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As well as traditional deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches, Illinois also offers diverse and innovative dishes, showcasing its multicultural influences.

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Sujan Sarkar Is Redefining Indian Fine Dining—And Building a Culinary Legacy Along the Way

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From Wagyu Mezcal to Oyster Martinis: Five Must-Try Cocktails by Joy Rivas at Travelle

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Wagyu Martinis and Honeycomb Ice: Inside Joy Rivas’ Luxury Cocktail Line at Travelle

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The 2025 James Beard Media Awards Celebrate Food Storytelling in All Forms

John and Karen Shields

Pursuing a Star Takes Focus. Keeping Three? That Takes a Team.

Moody Tongue Beer Pairing

How To: Pair Beer with Food Like a Fine Wine

Moody Tongue Beers

The Brewmaster Blurring the Line Between Beer and Fine Dining

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Inside the Kitchen: Seven Questions with Moody Tongue's Jared Rouben

Chef Erick Williams.

Discover Southern cuisine with Erick Williams

Chocolate babka at Lula Café.

The living legacy of Chicago’s Lula Café

Anthony Bourdain.

The Bear wouldn’t exist if not for Bourdain

James Beard Awards 2024.

James Beard Awards 2024: all the chef and restaurant winners

Chefs Karen Urie Shields and John Shields of Smyth.

Love, joy, and mussels for dessert at Smyth

The Bear.

All the restaurants from The Bear seasons one and two

Chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon of Kasama.

Kasama: flying the flag, hype, and that truffle croissant