The portion sizes are large, so come hungry or with a group (and be prepared to share). There is a second location on the city’s West Side with a completely different menu. The Cajun fried catfish ...

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Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen is a Palestinian restaurant nestled in a strip mall that is always buzzing. Sudki Abdullah opened the restaurant in 1992, and Amer Abdullah, his son, took over the ...

Tajah Ware is a Chicago-based writer and storyteller covering culture, community, and the city’s ever-evolving dining scene. In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent ...

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Since settling down in North Center, bakery and cafe Au Levain has expanded its robust pastry menu to include breakfast sandwiches and chilaquiles ...

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After opening and running two fast-food businesses in Lviv, Ukraine, Roman and Maria Semeniv were excited to debut a more ambitious restaurant. Three weeks after the restaurant opened, Russia invaded ...