John Ringor
Chicago Staff Writer
Though John was born in the Philippines and was a temporary New Yorker for college, he’s lived in Chicago the majority of his life. This instilled an appreciation for good food, and cultivated his incredible tolerance for unpredictable weather. Before joining the Infatuation as a Chicago Staff Writer, John was performing on stages in the Netherlands, South Korea, and at Carnegie Hall, sharing his talents as a professional triangle player. He also had brief stints as a novice figure skater, mediocre cross country runner, and was co-founder of his (now defunct) high school horticulture club. These days he continues to sharpen his triangle skills while simultaneously searching for the world’s best soup dumplings and cinnamon rolls.
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The Best Korean Restaurants In Chicago
When you’re dreaming of kimchi fried rice, seolleongtang, or Korean fried chicken, here’s where to go.
Where To Have A Graduation Dinner
Because finding a spot to celebrate shouldn’t be harder than your final exams.
The Best South Asian Restaurants In Chicago
From white-tablecloth places to counter-service spots, these are our favorite restaurants for Indian food in the city.
Roost Chicken & Biscuits
Roost is a casual Roscoe Village spot that's full of retro diner charm and has great fried chicken.
The Hit List: New Chicago Restaurants To Try Right Now
We checked out these new restaurants—and loved them.
Are These Chicago Restaurants Worth The Hype?
Find out whether the spots you're always hearing about are worth your time and money.
Where To Eat At Wrigley Field
Chimichurri steak sandwiches, cheeseburgers, and everything else worth eating while watching the Cubs.
Tepalcates
Tepalcates is a casual Mexican spot in Roscoe Village with fantastic tacos, quesabirria, and carne su jugo.
Four Moon Tavern
Four Moon Tavern is a fun Roscoe Village bar full of knickknacks and an eclectic menu of burgers, meatloaf, and jambalaya.
Döner 97
Rely on the döner kebab sandwiches at Döner 97 whenever you need something fast and delicious in Lincoln Park.
The Best Filipino Restaurants In Chicago
From casual diners to upscale tasting menu spots, here are our 14 favorite Filipino restaurants in the city.
A Taste of the Philippines
A Taste of the Philippines is a small, casual restaurant in Jefferson Park with great Filipino classics and creative twists.
Umaga Bakehouse
Umaga Bakehouse is a Filipino bakery in Albany Park with excellent pandesal, ensaymadas, and empanadas.
Half Acre Balmoral Tap Room
Half Acre’s Bowmanville taproom has great beer and an eclectic mix of dishes like lumpia and shrimp and grits. Come sit on the patio.
Rice'N Bread
Rice'N Bread is a great casual spot in Wrigleyville with a mix of American diner classics along with some Japanese and Korean dishes.
The Best Italian Restaurants In Chicago
Where to eat Italian in Chicago when you’re not willing to settle.
The Best Restaurants In River North
There’s a lot going on in this neighborhood, and deciding on a restaurant can be tough. This is where you should be eating.
Kimski
Kimski is a Korean spot that's part of Maria’s Community Tavern in Bridgeport, and it’s an excellent spot for a casual meal and drinks.
The 14 Best Steakhouses In Chicago
Where to go for a meal involving red meat and a ridiculously large potato.