There’s a little slice of hot dog heaven tucked away in Joliet that’s worth every mile of your journey. Jody’s Hot Dogs isn’t just another wiener joint – it’s a vibrant time capsule where the ...

Trying new places is one of the best parts of dining out. In these cities across the country, it's affordable for both locals ...

A dry town until the 1970s, Oak Park hardly seems the place for serious wine drinking. Yet today, this Chicago suburb hides a handful of thoughtful outposts for oenophiles, both curious newcomers ...

The chicken Vesuvio represents Chicago-Italian cuisine at its finest – roasted chicken with skin so crispy it practically shatters, accompanied by potato wedges that have absorbed the garlic and ...

Discover the authentic Italian restaurants in Illinois where locals enjoy classic dishes, cozy settings, and true Italian ...

T here are a lot of very good Italian restaurants in Chicago, so this guide could have been much longer. It also could have ...

Discover family-owned Italian restaurants in Illinois serving handmade pasta, heartfelt recipes, and warm Nonna-style ...

In this era of big, glitzy steakhouses, there’s nowhere we’d rather splurge than Tre Dita. Located on the second floor of the ...

While in Chicago this past summer, we sampled four different family-friendly Italian restaurants. Each one delivered a great experience.

Everyone has an opinion about New Orleans restaurants these days. The city’s allure as a travel destination fuels endless online consumer reviews, influencer reels and best-of lists from national ...

Jeffy Mai is the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. Ballyhoo Hospitality is bringing DeNucci’s to Hinsdale this winter, the ...