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Chicago's Top Restaurants

The city’s top chefs offer their picks of the best new places to eat.

by Charlotte Druckman, published on 08/18/2010

Tradition Meets Modernity in the Heart of Vienna

A drink from Vienna’s Truth & Dare.

Music

A Dinner Date With Michael Stipe

Over a meal at one of his favorite restaurants in New York City, the former R.E.M....

Wine and Spirits

Benevolent Spirits

A selection of alcohol-free mixers and aperitifs for a healthy, holistic cocktail...

Q: What and where should I eat in Chicago RIGHT NOW?

Chicago is finally getting its due recognition for innovative dining and star-quality chefs—so much so that the first Michelin guide to the city comes out in November. In the meantime, I asked some of Chicago’s most sought-after culinary talents whose kitchens they’re watching and what keeps them coming back.

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What We’re Loving Right Now

The perfect autumnal candle, an upgraded weekender, NYC’s loveliest new wine bar — and other things delighting our editors this season.

WORDS BY SKYE PARROTT, T. COLE RACHEL, NINA RENATA ARON, SOPHIE MANCINI, ELISSA POLLS, ALEX FRANK AND LISA LOK; ILLUSTRATION BY Jess Rotter

Where to Eat, Stay, and Explore in Kyoto, Japan

A frequent visitor to Japan highlights all the best things to see, taste, and experience in Japan’s “Eternal City.”

Words by Adam H. Graham

Rustic Refinement

A devotion to food and beauty at L’Auberge de la Roche.

Words by Marie Doezema, Photography by Emma Hardy

At Saison and Angler, Chef Paul Chung’s cuisine focuses on hyperseasonal ingredients.

A Lifetime of Flavor

To make renowned San Francisco restaurant Saison his own, Chef Paul Chung incorporates lessons from his mother’s kitchen.

Words by Nina Renata Aron, photography by Sean Sullivan

What We’re Eating, Where We’re Going, and What We’re Loving in August

From a special object to a delicious meal, a captivating place to an unforgettable experience — a few things delighting our Departures editors this month.

WORDS BY SKYE PARROTT, T. COLE RACHEL, NINA RENATA ARON, SOPHIE MANCINI, Annette Lamothe-Ramos, and ELISSA POLLS; ILLUSTRATION BY JESS ROTTER