<p>Bagels popped up, French onion left the soup, and cafes went all-day: All the trends John spotted last year in restaurants across the city.</p>

Bagels popped up, French onion left the soup, and cafes went all-day: All the trends John spotted last year in restaurants across the city.

The 2026 Dining Trends in Chicago

<p>Dining critic John Kessler and dining editor Amy Cavanaugh offer their critiques of restaurants around Chicago, along with their perspectives on trends and happenings in the local hospitality scene.</p>

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Dining critic John Kessler and dining editor Amy Cavanaugh offer their critiques of restaurants around Chicago, along with their perspectives on trends and happenings in the local hospitality scene.

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The 2026 Dining Trends in Chicago

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