Buzz List for January 12, 2026
Come to my book's launch party, where the deals are for Restaurant Week, and have a kathi roll for breakfast
Buzz List for January 5, 2026
Looking at three newish places from Zubair Mohajir, more best of '25s, and in memory of two hardworking Chicago chefs.
Buzz List for December 22, 2025
How much for an influencer's influence, Reddit is today's LTHForum, and I went to Creepies and Nine Garden
Buzz List for November 24, 2025
Michelin gave us a little more than we expected, new from Joe Flamm, Jenner Tomaska and the Milk Room space, and Toronto's Caesaroni
Buzz List for November 17, 2025
Pre-order my book at 15% off! Plus Alinea gets a flat, and the state of steak 2025
Buzz List for November 10, 2025
Scandal-flecked Beards, everybody's getting Creepies, and Rob Levitt goes public at the Publican
Buzz List for November 3, 2025
Helping Chicagoans is a SNAP, pastries go international, and the best of bánh mi and pierogi
Buzz List for October 27, 2025
Whole lotta steakin' goin' on, and reviews of Old School, Atsumeru, Noodles Party and Pizza Dada.













