Lisa Futterman

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First Look

Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

First Look - Thrillist

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Obélix Brings Foie Gras Tacos and Modern French Fare to River North

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Lunar New Year

Thrillist is ringing&nbsp;in the Lunar New Year with a collection of guides, profiles, and features all related&nbsp;to how it is celebrated in communities around the country.

Celebrating Lunar New Year: Guides, Profiles, Features & More

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How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Chicago, According to a Local Expert

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Drink

Going out for a drink doesn’t always mean alcohol, and temperance definitely has its benefits.

Where to Find the Best Mocktails During Dry January in Chicago

Peanut Park Trattoria

The duo behind Peanut Park Trattoria wants to bring an Old World feel back to Chicago’s historic Little Italy.

Feel the Love at Chicago’s Hottest New Pasta Mecca

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Chicagoans have always loved Italian-American restaurants—we’ve got several neighborhoods chock full of them—so no matter where you find yourself, a platter of Fried Calamari or an order of Chicken Parm is always within a fork’s reach.

First Look: Italian Hotspot Elina’s Ushers in Chicago’s Red Sauce Revolution

Photo by Regan Baroni

The Spanish word “jaleo” can be translated to “revelry, commotion, fuss,” and it’s taken years for award-winning Spanish chef and humanitarian José Andrés to bring the hubbub to Chicago.

Lisa Futterman’s Recent Articles

Obélix Brings Foie Gras Tacos and Modern French Fare to River North

Snag a reservation at this new French bistro from Oliver and Nicolas Poilevey ASAP.

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Chicago, According to a Local Expert

Chef Edward Kim dishes on his family traditions, the city’s top Asian restaurants, and how to toast the Year of the Tiger in Chicago.

Where to Find the Best Mocktails During Dry January in Chicago

Booze-free doesn’t have to mean boring.

Feel the Love at Chicago’s Hottest New Pasta Mecca

Peanut Park breathes new life into historic Little Italy.

First Look: Italian Hotspot Elina’s Ushers in Chicago’s Red Sauce Revolution

Let the carbo-loading commence.

First Look: Celebrity Chef José Andrés Brings Jaleo to Chicago

Classic Spanish cuisine strikes gold in River North.