Jeffy Mai
Associate Editor, Midwest
Jeffy Mai is the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, covering Chicago, Detroit, and the Twin Cities. He was previously the editor of Time Out Chicago and has been contributing to Eater for over a decade. His work has also appeared in Thrillist. He graduated from Ohio State University and is a lifelong Chicagoan, but harbors no strong feelings about ketchup on hot dogs or deep-dish vs. tavern-style pizza.
Latest articles by Jeffy Mai
Levain Bakery, Dat Donut, and Zazas Pizzeria have new locations
Here’s where local SNAP recipients can get free meals while benefits are reduced
After winning over bagel fans at farmers markets, Zeitlin’s Delicatessen is opening its first standalone Chicago shop
An Uptown brewery is no more and two pizza chains have downsized
The winning formula at DraftKings Sportsbook is a colossal screen paired with cocktail towers and nachos that punch above their weight
Overindulge in turkey and all the trimmings at these spots
The venerable Chicago fine dining institution Les Nomades has closed amid the impending sale of its Streeterville building.
Plus, a West Lawn restaurant is leading a community effort to deliver groceries to those in need
Chicago’s only sit-down Lao restaurant is a destination for handmade rice noodles and assertive salads
Call Your Mother is set to bring its New York-Montreal hybrid bagels and retro vibes to Chicago in spring 2026
