Chef Christian Hunter led his new restaurant home to a Michelin star in less than a year after opening. He is starting to tell his story through food at Atelier in Lincoln Square. Hunter uses ingredients from sustainable sources and changes his 12 course tasting menu constantly where a dish might last two weeks or so.

Few of Sifr’s dishes will surprise anyone who has been to a Middle Eastern restaurant in the past 10 years. But the flawless execution might.

Glühwein, currywurst and rollmops are on the list, plus essential tips for visiting the Christmas market at Daley Plaza

Kazakh-owned Tary Coffee House has recently opened in River North. Owner Symbat Zharkynkyzy moved to Chicago from Kazakhistan, where there are 10 locations of Tary Coffee House.

Pair Guinness beef stew, Irish inspired breakfast and corned beef Benedict with beer cocktails in Fulton Market.

Middle Eastern restaurant Sifr, at 660 N. Orleans St. in Chicago.

The James Beard-nominated chef and owner of Justice of the Pies opens her debut bakery with sweets, savories and strength.

Boonie's Filipino Restaurant, in Chicago's North Center neighborhood, is the fascinating Filipino project from Joseph Fontelera.