The Hunger

Secret Pizza

I’ve been thinking about the ubiquitous Old Style sign that hangs over so many Chicago taverns.

Oct 2 • 

Michael Nagrant

18

11

September 2025

Old Bones, New Life

“We found a lot of human bones.”

Sep 25 • 

Michael Nagrant

17

1

The New York Times' Food Criticism Officially Sucks

Plus a top ten Chicago burger candidate and some other great bites

Sep 19 • 

Michael Nagrant

21

10

Real Genius

A new Chicago restaurant masterpiece is born

Sep 11 • 

Michael Nagrant

29

4

Yes We Can!

Hospitality industry folks have taken to social media to express their political and social beliefs (whether customers like it or not)

Sep 4 • 

lisa shames

24

19

August 2025

Red Sauce Requiem

A review of Chicago's best new Italian restaurant through the eyes of my late friend

Aug 28 • 

Michael Nagrant

26

3

Art & Commerce

Her top was like David Byrne and bottom like Lebron James.

Aug 22 • 

Michael Nagrant

17

7

Unhidden Gem

Something has become very clear to me after three years of working on The Hunger: even though I’m about to tell you about a top-level Chicago restaurant…

Aug 14 • 

Michael Nagrant

29

10

All Tomorrow's Parties

We inquired what he wanted for his last meal.

Aug 12 • 

Michael Nagrant

23

11

The Real Thing

I have a serious addiction, the kind that causes marital strife, child neglect, and issues at work.

Aug 6 • 

Michael Nagrant

14

5

July 2025

Welcome To The Terror Economy

Last week an influencer went to a restaurant looking to hype the spot in exchange for a free meal. Things did not go well.

Jul 29 • 

Michael Nagrant

36

10

Hungry Like the Wolf

The wolf is at the door.

Jul 24 • 

Michael Nagrant

18

3