New Restaurant 'Feld' Earns West Town National Recognition on Bon Appetit's Best List

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/West Town · December 4, 2025

West Town's culinary reputation continues to soar as local restaurant Feld was recently named one of Bon Appetit magazine's 20 best new restaurants of 2025. The establishment, created by Chef Jake Potanshnick who brings experience from top kitchens in Japan, Sweden, and Germany, has quickly become a neighborhood standout with its innovative approach to seasonal dining.

What makes Feld unique is its commitment to true seasonality – each evening's tasting menu is created that very morning based on the freshest available local produce. "It's an experiment in true seasonality," the restaurant states on its website, highlighting connections with local farms, ranchers, fishermen, and dairy farmers. The recognition places West Town firmly on the national culinary map, joining the neighborhood's growing reputation as one of Chicago's most dynamic dining destinations.

West Town residents and visitors have the perfect opportunity to experience this acclaimed restaurant along with other neighborhood culinary gems during the upcoming West Town Restaurant Week, scheduled for March 21-29, 2025. The West Town Chamber of Commerce encourages community members to subscribe to their newsletter for updates and a chance to win gift cards to participating businesses.

Sources:
1. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/feld-chicago-west-town-bon-appetit-best-new-restaurants/
2. https://www.westtownchamber.org/west-town-restaurant-week