2 new american spots in West Loop, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of West Loop's food · All new american in Chicago.
The Publican ★ 4.6
837 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607
The Publican in Chicago is Paul Kahan's Fulton Market mead-hall, opened 2008, anchored by the heritage pork chop and a daily oyster list of 20 to 30.
Tip: The walk-in counter at the bar is first-come, first-served and turns over fast. Aim for 17:30 if you cannot book.
Girl & the Goat ★ 4.5
809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Girl & the Goat in Chicago is Stephanie Izard's Randolph Street wood-fire kitchen since 2010, with the pig face plate that came back when Bravo's Top Chef.
Tip: If the dining room is fully booked, walk up to the bar at 17:00 for the same menu and no wait most weeknights.