How Smyth became North America’s #1 restaurant, even as Chicago restaurants struggle

Source Chicago Sun-Times
Original Load Date Aug. 25, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Last Updated Aug. 25, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Original URL https://chicago.suntimes.com/food-drink/2026/08/25/smyth-chicago-restaurant-10th-anniversary

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* SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][26] * [ Facebook ][27] * [ Bluesky ][28] * [ Email ][29] * [ Reddit ][30] * [ Flipboard ][31] At [ _Smyth_ ][32] , the tasting menu on any given night might include petals from Chicago-grown magnolia trees atop caramelized eel o...