Archive - Something Glorious with Ari Bendersky

Saying Goodbye to Our Best Friend

Celebrating the life of our girl, Eddie, truly one of a kind.

Mar 21, 2024 •

When a Favorite Restaurant Closes

After learning of Gather's abrupt closing, I felt like I lost a dear friend. Here's why it closed — and 30 more places I hope stick around.

Dec 17, 2024 •

New Restaurants Are Nice — But Classics Are Classic For a Reason

These are 15 of my favorite Chicago restaurants I return to again and again

Mar 9, 2023 •

Behind the Kitchen Doors: My New Show 'Family Meal' is Live

Family Meal delivers real conversations from the heart of the restaurant industry.

Apr 30 •

Exclusive: Chef Stephen Gillanders Closing S.K.Y. — Or Is He?

Gillanders will shutter his 7-year-old Pilsen spot and move it across town.

Jul 9, 2024 •

Will Raising Cane's En-Abel the Demise of Fulton Market?

Or does the 750-store chicken finger chain represent a shift in the dining demo to a neighborhood that was once just “hookers and tumbleweeds”?

Apr 25, 2024 •

Au Cheval Team Revives an Old Chicago Favorite in Paris

Chicago-based Hogsalt Hospitality expands to the City of Light with La Renommée

Dec 27, 2023 •

A World’s Best Chef’s Next Act

Daniela Soto-Innes discusses accolades, tequila, spreading joy, and opening her new restaurant, Rubra.

Apr 4, 2024 •

With Wieners Circle, Daisies Pastry Collabs Coming In Hot For 2024

Daisies award-winning pastry chef Leigh Omilinsky shocked this "grown-up pig in a blanket" took off. Plus, I'm loving on a white pinot noir and…

Jan 3, 2024 •

Best Chicago Restaurant Bars For Dining Alone or For Two

Here are 38 great restaurant bars in Chicago + 10 moments that define Chicago dining

Jul 24, 2024 •

"People don't remember the food."

A moment that reminded me why I write about food and drinks culture.

Aug 8, 2024 •

Tariffs and Your Drink Tab: Why Your Favorite Pours Might Soon Cost More

Prices at restaurants and retails shops haven't spiked — yet, but that could change quickly. Or maybe not.

Apr 11 •

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