We're thrilled to announce Plate's 2022 Chefs to Watch! Thank you for contributing your words Naomi Tomky, @nevinmartell, Rebecca Treon, L. Kasimu Harris, Omar Mamoon, esther tseng 鄭怜欣, Sean Brady Kenniff , Amy Cavanaugh and Chadner Navarro. Click here to see who made the cut! platem.ag/3f2baEI

Cooking and entrepreneurship run in these families. Find out where the kids of notable Chicago chefs are starting up their own kitchens. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

I'm really excited by what Nine Bar is doing - my story below.

Obélix is my favorite restaurant to open in Chicago this year - here's J. Kesselring on the joys of this French newcomer in Chicago magazine. chicagomag.com/chicago-magazi…

I love tons of restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina, but my can’t-miss spot is Chez Nous. open.substack.com/pub/americanwe…

Oh and Amy Cavanaugh unpacked the VERY hot topic of what is Chicago pizza? washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/08…

Yelp Amanda Finnegan Hannah Sampson Natalie B. Compton Andrea sachs Andrew Van Dam @DylanMoriarty Post Food Matt Brooks @JoeYonan Emily Heil Tim Carman In Chicago, Amy Cavanaugh reported on the great deep dish vs. tavern debate. Which is the true Chi-town pie? washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/08…

When you visit Chicago and order pizza, you probably expect to get a deep-dish pie, right? You’re actually most likely to get a tavern-style pie — deep dish’s thinner, older cousin, is actually what many Chicagoans consider the city’s true pizza. wapo.st/3PgtF7X

Great 🍕 coverage in the The Washington Post thanks to Amy Cavanaugh - appreciate the mentions and the legwork. wapo.st/3ssQRH4

Received a bunch of requests for Grand Rapids food and drink recommendations- here you go! Experience Grand Rapids americanweekender.substack.com/p/overnight-st…

This month at American Weekender, we're digging into all things eating and drinking in the great Wisconsin destination of Door County (Door County). Plus, we'll be covering favorite spots in Bloomington, Indiana; Detroit; and West Springfield, Mass. americanweekender.substack.com/p/featured-des…

Wickman House, which was nominated for the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant award last year, is for sale. Owner Mike Holmes talks about closing the restaurant, the changing Door County dining scene, and what's next. americanweekender.substack.com/p/mike-holmes-…

Today on The Arts Section WDCB Public Radio I talked to Matt Singer / mattsinger.bsky.social about his new Siskel & Ebert book, OPPOSABLE THUMBS. The Dueling Critics reviewed Broadway In Chicago's A WONDERFUL WORLD & I caught up w/ Chicago magazine's Amy Cavanaugh to discuss pizza Listen theartssection.org/episodes/2023/…

You may know Minneapolis’ Juicy Lucy, but how about the GCB? In this week’s issue of American Weekender, we dig into the beloved garlic cheeseburger, which got its start in Greencastle, Indiana, and which you can find at Minneapolis’ 5-8 Club. americanweekender.substack.com/p/weekender-fa…

Today’s the last day to take advantage of our American Weekender 40% off sale! You can get a year of the newsletter, monthly downloadable dining guides, discounts, and more for $45. We’d love to have you join us! americanweekender.substack.com/p/2023-food-an…

In this week’s newsletter, Eric Ripert shares his favorite restaurants in Sag Harbor, his go-to lobster roll, and other favorites from his travels. americanweekender.substack.com/p/eric-ripert-…

This is sappy but: Chicago magazine is one of the few places doing deep, awesome food coverage in the city. I am genuinely proud to be part of the team with Amy Cavanaugh J. Kesselring and our amazing contributors.

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Dining editor Amy Cavanaugh offers suggestions for trying your first tasting menu and the best place for a birthday meal. trib.al/KPpGr07