David Pisor’s Chicago restaurant group, Etta Collective, home to Etta, Aya Pastry, and Cafe Sophie is in free fall with open tabs, threatened evictions, and closures post-Maple & Ash split.
Modern Middle Eastern restaurant Galit, pioneering farm-to-table fine dining chef Paul Virant, and 41-year former Chicago Tribune journalist and restaurant critic Phil Vettel were among the winners announced at the Jean Banchet Awards in Chicago on Sunday. The Banchets recognize culinary excellence in the city and suburbs. The awards were named for chef Jean Banchet, who opened Le Francais in .
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Chicago has a bustling fine-dining scene with a multitude of Michelin-starred spots. So, here's what you need to know about where to eat in the Second City.