Chicago’s Best New Restaurants Of 2018

"Chicago loves burgers, and we have a lot of great spots to get them. Case in point: Au Cheval, which practically has its own shuttle from the airport. But there’s always room for more, and Maillard Tavern is taking advantage of that fact. This place serves some seriously good cheeseburgers (like one topped with foie gras and truffle aioli, and another that tastes like the 1950s on a bun), along with a three-flavor skillet cookie that’s one of our favorite desserts of 2018. It’s also about five minutes from Au Cheval and open all day, plus it has a large bar that’s perfect for watching sports. So while you won’t have to wait three hours to eat at Maillard Tavern, we wouldn’t blame you if you did." - adrian kane