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Building Andros Taverna: A Look Back, Four Years Later
In 2021, Andros Taverna opened its doors with a clear vision—timeless Greek flavors, modern energy, and a brand that felt effortless yet contemporary. As the restaurant marks its fourth anniversary, we look back at how HiFi Brands helped shape Andros into a Chicago favorite.
Maxwells Trading: ‘Best New Restaurant of 2024’ According to Eater Magazine
The Eater Awards provide Chicago with an annual opportunity to celebrate the restaurants and hospitality professionals who truly make an impact. These are the venues that blaze new trails, bring innovation, and enrich the city's dining fabric with color and texture—proving that a great restaurant requires more than just vibes.
With delicious food, thoughtful service, and Chicago's signature self-determination, these establishments embody what makes the local dining scene extraordinary.
Maxwells Trading Lands Esquire's ‘Best New Restaurants in America' 2024
Esquire Magazine editors released their annual list after eating at dozens of eateries across the country throughout the year. From there, 35 restaurants were selected, that editors said, "checked every box."
Maxwells Trading, Brasero, Earn Top Honors in Infatuation Chicago’s 2024 Awards
The Infatuation Chicago has announced their “Best of” honors and “Readers’ Choice” awards for 2024, and two HiFi Brands designed restaurants have made the cut.
Broken Tart Receives Praises From NBC Chicago’s “The Food Guy”
NBC Chicago’s food critic Steve Dolinsky highlights Broken Tart, a charming bakery in Oak Park run by the sister duo Krissy and Katie Mack.
Brasero Named Finalist in Multiple Jean Banchet Award Categories
The 2025 finalists for Chicago’s local food honors – the Jean Banchet Awards – have been announced, and Brasero has secured spots in two major categories: Best Design and Best New Restaurant.
Maxwells Trading Officially Added to the Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide, the revered dining bible, has officially added Maxwells Trading to its list of recommended restaurants.
Maxwells Trading, Brasero Named “Top 10 Best Restaurants in America” by Robb Report
Once again Robb Report has devoted 12 months to crisscrossing the country in pursuit of the restaurants striving to create truly special places to dine. These are Robb Report’s 10 best new restaurants of 2024.