Veda Kilaru
Chicago Staff Writer
Veda is a staff writer for The Infatuation Chicago and longtime enthusiast of Old Fashioneds, dry humor, and lists (also, parenthetical asides). Before this Midwestern native made her triumphant return to Chicago, she spent years in NYC dedicating her limited free time to trying as many food trucks as possible. When she’s not poring over her meticulously maintained restaurant spreadsheet, she’s usually taking long, aimless urban walks in search of a great cappuccino.
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Where To Have A Graduation Dinner
Because finding a spot to celebrate shouldn’t be harder than your final exams.
The Hit List: New Chicago Restaurants To Try Right Now
We checked out these new restaurants—and loved them.
The Best Bottomless Brunches In Chicago
When your one and only weekend plan involves bottomless mimosas.
The Best Chicago Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop bars and restaurants for eating and drinking in Chicago.
The Best Italian Restaurants In Chicago
Where to eat Italian in Chicago when you’re not willing to settle.
The Best Pizza Places In Chicago
Our guide to Chicago’s best pizza spots—from deep dish to thin crust and beyond.
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.
The Best Brunches In Chicago
Chilaquiles, bread pudding pancakes, and more great reasons to get out of bed this weekend.
The Toughest Reservations In Chicago Right Now (And How To Get Them)
Our thoughts on the most exclusive restaurants in Chicago and advice on how to get a table.
Teddy's Ice Cream
This Lincoln Square ice cream shop has creative rotating flavors and excellent soft serve.
Kyoten Next Door
Sometimes the sequel is better than the original, and that’s the case with Kyoten Next Door—a fantastic omakase in Logan Square.
Brothers Creamery Frozen Custard
More is more at this frozen custard shop—make sure to doctor up your scoop with mix-ins and toppings.
The Best $10 Meals In Chicago
Because it is, thankfully, still possible to eat great for under ten bucks in Chicago.
The Best Chicago Restaurants For A Birthday Dinner
The best restaurants in Chicago to host your birthday get-together.
Where To Have Afternoon Tea In Chicago
Where to drink tea, eat tiny desserts, and feel like the main character of a Victorian novel.