John Ringor

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Union Dumpling House

4 days ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Union Dumpling House has opened in Lincoln Square, where Gather used to be. Expect a variety of dumplings with fillings like pork and chive or cilantro lamb, along with more fusiony ones. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Acerra Italian Kitchen & Bar

4 days ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Acerra is a casual Italian spot in Wicker Park. Their menu has fresh pastas like rigatoni vodka arrabiata or pappardelle bolognese, plus some Neapolitan-style pizzas, and entrees like ribeye and eggplant parmesan. They also have a patio if you prefer your bolognese “al fresco.”We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Takumi Ramen - Review - Pilsen - Chicago - The Infatuation

4 days ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Takumi is a new ramen spot in Pilsen, located in the former SKY space. Along with a variety of different bowls, such as tonkotsu and Sapporo miso, they’ll also offer grilled skewers, donburi, and appetizers like takoyaki and fried oysters. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
The Best Vietnamese Restaurants In Chicago

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor
Ying Dim Sum - Review - Chinatown - Chicago - The Infatuation

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

If you’re at 88 Marketplace in Chinatown and want to avoid hunger-fueled impulse purchases, check out Ying Dim Sum. This stall inside the grocery store’s food court has a shorter menu than many brick-and-mortar spots in the city, but there’s a variety of tasty dishes. Some of our favorites are the plump siu mai, the crispy fried shrimp and corn dumplings, or the Taishan dumplings with chewy wrappers.
Batter & Berries

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Batter & Berries now has a location in the South Loop. Like its Lincoln Park and Olympia Fields spots, this breakfast and brunch place has a menu full of french toast and omelets, plus some handhelds like a brisket sandwich or a chili shrimp wrap. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
La Lunita - Review - Logan Square - Chicago - The Infatuation

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

As the younger sibling of La Luna in Pilsen, La Lunita is a fitting name for this Mexican spot in Logan Square. Unlike its sister spot’s taco-focused menu, La Lunita has large plates and entrees like al pastor octopus or steak with chicatana peppercorn mole sauce, plus appetizers like yuzu-lime shrimp aguachile. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
Q'bo Latin Cafe - Review - Lakeview - Chicago - The Infatuation

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

Q’Bo Latin Cafe is a Lakeview coffee shop with a small menu of Colombian and Venezuelan dishes. Aside from arepas filled with pollo mechado and a variety of empanadas, they also have some dishes for anyone with a sweet tooth, like crepes, flan, and passion fruit tarts. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists.
La Lunita - Review - Logan Square - Chicago - The Infatuation

1 week ago | theinfatuation.com | John Ringor

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The Best Smashburgers In Chicago

2 weeks ago | theinfatuation.com | Adrian Kane |John Ringor |Josh Barnett |Claire Schlafly

The StopAlong’s bright, retro dining space in Wicker Park is full of old Star Wars memorabilia, arcade games, and cartoon paintings of superheroes stuffing their faces with pizza and burgers. And you should do the same because their Stop-In is one of the city’s best smashburgers. The two patties have a great char with just the right amount of saltiness, and they’re perfectly complemented by caramelized onions, pickles, and a tangy combo of special sauce and melty cheese.