Louisa Chu

CHICAGO — Every other weekend or so, if you head up seven floors to The Walnut Room, in the store once known as Marshall Field’s on State Street in Chicago,

Chicago summers are perfect for patio meals and drinks, and we've got a list tailored to your needs, from dog-friendly spots to breweries and restaurants with outdoor space.

The owners of Smoque BBQ have opened a different kind of steakhouse in the Avondale neighborhood, and Smoque Steak is drawing crowds.

Miru, the new Lettuce Entertain You restaurant in the St. Regis hotel, offers views and luxury, if you know where to look.

Seven Treasures will close in Chinatown later this month, and a hot pot restaurant will replace it.

Chicago's newest restaurants include Ummo in River North, plus Soule to Soule and a new spot from the chef behind Sueños.

José Sosa, previously executive chef at Gibsons Italia, cooks perfect pasta, steak and octopus chicharrón inspired by Mexico.

Live music will be the new heartbeat next door to the Midwestern-style chili at the revamped space in Bridgeport.

A tiny shop creating mighty and magical confectionery creatures is among new restaurant openings in Chicago and the suburbs.

Chef Paul Kahan and One Off Hospitality Group, with Nine Bar from Chinatown, created the menus at Medinah Bistro and Kitchen 888.