By Chicago TribuneApr 15, 2021 at 5:00 amAdvertisementIt was never more challenging to make a mark on Chicago’s dining scene than in 2020.And yet, these chefs, restaurants, drink makers and other creative minds found ways to bring joy during impossibly difficult times. Last month, 3,100 readers cast more than 10,000 votes for your favorite new restaurants, takeout options, drinks, dishes and more in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Takeout Awards — a pandemic spin on our annual Dining Awards.Find out more about this year’s winners, and then join us in of all our Takeout Award winners, featuring a...…By Chicago TribuneApr 15, 2021 at 5:00 amAdvertisementIt was never more challenging to make a mark on Chicago’s dining scene than in 2020.And yet, these chefs, restaurants, drink makers and other creative minds found ways to bring joy during impossibly difficult times. Last month, 3,100 readers cast more than 10,000 votes for your favorite new restaurants, takeout options, drinks, dishes and more in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Takeout Awards — a pandemic spin on our annual Dining Awards.Find out more about this year’s winners, and then join us in of all our Takeout Award winners, featuring a...WW…

By Chicago TribuneNov 02, 2020 at 1:01 pmAdvertisementThere’s never a bad time for chicken wings, and, in fact, football season is a pretty good time to enjoy some saucy drums and flats — not to mention stress eating through election results on Tuesday. In that spirit, we’ve collected 18 of our favorite places for wings. It’s called public service journalism, and you’re welcome.Bird’s Nest is a classic neighborhood pub near DePaul with plenty of seating and TVs for taking in the game, plus some pretty hot wings. Bird’s Nest offers several wing sauces, but its self-titled hot sauce is the...…By Chicago TribuneNov 02, 2020 at 1:01 pmAdvertisementThere’s never a bad time for chicken wings, and, in fact, football season is a pretty good time to enjoy some saucy drums and flats — not to mention stress eating through election results on Tuesday. In that spirit, we’ve collected 18 of our favorite places for wings. It’s called public service journalism, and you’re welcome.Bird’s Nest is a classic neighborhood pub near DePaul with plenty of seating and TVs for taking in the game, plus some pretty hot wings. Bird’s Nest offers several wing sauces, but its self-titled hot sauce is the...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneSep 14, 2020 at 10:20 amBack in early March, when the realities of the coronavirus pandemic were just starting to become apparent, I was in the middle of updating a list of where to eat lunch in the Loop. One place I couldn’t wait to add was U.B. Dogs (185 N. Franklin St.), a stellar hot dog joint that had recently reopened after shutting down in 2018. Along with serving a flawless fully loaded Chicago hot dog, the shop dished out freshly grilled burgers and great fries.But with the coronavirus pandemic forcing more people to work from home, U.B. Dogs decided...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneSep 14, 2020 at 10:20 amBack in early March, when the realities of the coronavirus pandemic were just starting to become apparent, I was in the middle of updating a list of where to eat lunch in the Loop. One place I couldn’t wait to add was U.B. Dogs (185 N. Franklin St.), a stellar hot dog joint that had recently reopened after shutting down in 2018. Along with serving a flawless fully loaded Chicago hot dog, the shop dished out freshly grilled burgers and great fries.But with the coronavirus pandemic forcing more people to work from home, U.B. Dogs decided...WW…