Uptown has been feeding the city on its own terms since long before "food corridor" was a marketing phrase — Argyle Street's Vietnamese strip, the Green Mill's jazz-lounge pedigree, and a lakefront neighborhood that never fully gentrified its own menu. Every food and drink special we’ve verified or sourced in Uptown, organized by category.
Every restaurant, dive, diner, bakery, and beef stand that made its way onto the show — plus an interactive map of every stop.
The Chicago Specials Score: member votes plus our own editorial judgment, updated as new spots earn their place.
Every real, verified Chicago event worth planning around — browse month by month, from this weekend to next summer.