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Rick Bayless Leaves Randolph Street Restaurants Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman

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A Running List of Chicago Restaurants That Have Permanently Closed During the COVID-19 Crisis

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam

From Server to Owner, a Wicker Park Fixture Reopens With a New Look

By Ashok Selvam

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A Chicago Guide to Eating and Drinking During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Resources for restaurant takeout, delivery, and more during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Michelin-Starred Omakase Yume Debuts New West Loop Izakaya

By Naomi Waxman July 13

Chicago Shuts Down Its First Restaurant for Violating COVID-19 Rules

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam July 13

Alinea Rooftop Temporarily Closes After Dishwasher Contracts COVID-19

By Ashok Selvam July 13

Alinea’s Coronavirus-Inspired Canapé Proves Controversial

By Ashok Selvam July 10

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The 20 Essential Chicago Ice Cream Shops

By Jeffy Mai, Ashok Selvam, and 1 more July 6

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The 20 Essential Hot Dogs in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam July 1

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Inside Roots Pizza South Loop, Bringing a Retractable Roof to Printer’s Row

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman July 10

Chicago Bars Can Now Stay Open Until Midnight

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam July 10

Bite Cafe Closes After 28 Years to Make Way for Pizzeria

By Ashok Selvam July 9

Carol’s Pub, Cindy’s Rooftop Among New Restaurants Openings

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman June 26

12 Updates

How Chicago’s Food Industry Is Responding to Black Lives Matter Protests

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman June 10

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Mutual Aid Groups Band Together to Feed Communities Through Crisis

During nationwide demonstrations against police brutality, community groups are distributing food to protesters and underserved communities

By Nick Mancall-Bitel June 4

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The World’s First Michelin-Starred Brewpub Temporarily Closes After Worker Complaints

By Naomi Waxman July 9

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A Chicago Guide to Eating and Drinking During the Coronavirus Pandemic

How to Help Chicago Bar and Restaurant Workers During the COVID-19 Outbreak

A running log of merch, prizes, and donation opportunities to help bridge the gap for employees during the mandated closure

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam April 17

Video Catches Wrigleyville Bar Breaking COVID-19 Reopening Rules

By Ashok Selvam and Naomi Waxman July 8

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Where to Order Brunch for Delivery and Carryout in Chicago

By Jeffy Mai April 16

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Where to Order Pies for Carryout and Delivery in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman April 13

Where to Get Coffee to Go in Chicago

By Naomi Waxman March 30

Where to Order Beer, Wine, and Cocktail Kit Delivery in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam March 26

New Pizza Bar PB&J; Debuts in West Loop

By Naomi Waxman July 7

Look Inside Mama Delia, Wicker Park’s Sleek New Spanish Restaurant

By Naomi Waxman July 7

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Where to Order Takeout Food in Chicago During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Support these restaurants, some of which offer curbside pickup and more

By Jeffy Mai and Ashok Selvam March 23

20 Great Chicago Restaurants Offering New Delivery Options

By Jeffy Mai March 20

A Chicago Guide to Eating and Drinking During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Delivery and Takeout List Boasts More Than 1,000 Chicago Restaurants

By Ashok Selvam March 18

A Chicago Guide to Eating and Drinking During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Where to Order Takeout or Delivery from a Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Chicago

By Ashok Selvam March 31

Loop Food Hall Wells Street Market Reopens with Limited Indoor Dining

By Naomi Waxman July 6

Taste of Chicago To-Go Festival to Feature 42 Local Restaurants and Food Trucks

By Naomi Waxman July 6

The Cubs Want Street Dining in Front of Wrigley Field

By Ashok Selvam July 2

As COVID-19 Closes Restaurants, Expect No Rush to Fill Real Estate Vacancies

By Ari Bendersky July 2

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Chicago’s Restaurant and Bar Closures for 2020

An ongoing archive of the year’s losses

By Naomi Waxman and Ashok Selvam January 16

How to Pitch Stories to Eater Chicago

By Eater Staff November 8, 2019