Eat Burgers, Get Paid. Yes, Really.
We’re celebrating International Burger Day with a two-week burger bonanza starring a burger from each location. Burger Hop from Vela to Celeste to Beatnik on the River—and Get a $20 Celeste Gift Card on Us!
A Michelin-Starred Space Will Rise Once More in West Town With Japanese Fare
Diners who enjoyed a meal at Porto understand what it felt like leaving the Spanish and Portuguese seafood restaurant with your clothes lightly dusted from the delicious smoke of grilled dry-aged fish. The open kitchen outfitted with custom grills in the back of the restaurant would often emanate the aroma of fish flown in from Spain and Portugal.
Celeste Group announces new Japanese restaurant in West Town
Hiro Izakaya will be rooted in the Japanese izakaya tradition but with a modern twist, the hospitality group said, offering up charcoal-grilled robata dishes, sushi, small plates, family-style dining — and of course, a bar.
Best New Dish of 2024 – Timeout
Chicagoans know tacos, and every new taco-touting concept must now live up to the outstanding version that Vela chef and Chicago native chef Jorge Angulo has created.
OpenTable – 10 must-visit Mexican restaurants in Chicago
One of the best cozy restaurants in Chicago, Vela is where you go for traditional dishes from Mexico City with a twist…
OpenTable – 10 Chicago restaurants with next-level cozy vibes
For modern twists on Mexican dishes in a sleek space – head to one of the best cozy restaurants in Chicago, Vela (River North).
30 restaurant and bar specials for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos
Chicago restaurants and bars are ramping up for the holiday season, and have plenty of specials on tap for Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.
Best Mexican Restaurants in Chicago – Tacos, Tamales, and More
One of the newest Mexican dining experiences in Chicago, Vela brings the blossoming culinary scene of Mexico City to River North.
Non-traditional Uses of Corn
Tortillas are well known globally, and many Americans are familiar with tamales, but there are other corn-based items from Mexico, too, including the oval stuffed corn street food called tlacoyo.
Taste Mexico’s finest at Vela, River North’s new dining spot – NBC Chicago
Vela Bar y Cocina is serving up high-end Mexican cuisine with a dash of edgy charm right in River North.