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Is Proxi Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Chicago, IL)

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As of September 2026, Proxi is listed open on proxichicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate's episode "Fried and Gone to Heaven" featured a dish from Proxi's open-fire, Coastal Asian menu, which draws on the cooking traditions of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and Korea. Proxi is a restaurant in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. According to the restaurant's own website, proxichicago.com, Proxi earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand award in 2024. A 2026-09-08 check of the site found it live with a functioning reservation and ordering system, listing dinner service Thursday through Saturday and a happy hour running Monday through Friday, matching the schedule carried in the restaurant's map listing. The site's most recently dated text still referenced the 2024 award rather than any newer announcement, so this record relies on the site's live booking and ordering functions, not dated text, as evidence of current operation.

The 'Deep-Fried Decadence' All-Star episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Proxi, a Chicago restaurant built around globally-inspired small plates, craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, according to Best Thing I Ever Ate's own restaurant page on thebestthingieverate.com.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 13
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Fried and Gone to Heaven
What was featured
Open-fire, Coastal Asian small plates
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Proxi
Season / episode
Season All-Star, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Deep-Fried Decadence
What was featured
Proxi's globally-inspired small plates
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Proxi

Frequently asked questions

Is Proxi still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Proxi is listed open on proxichicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Proxi after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Best Thing I Ever Ate's episode "Fried and Gone to Heaven" featured a dish from Proxi's open-fire, Coastal Asian menu, which draws on the cooking traditions of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and Korea. As of September 2026, Proxi is listed open on proxichicago.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Proxi located?

565 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60661. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Proxi?

Season 11, Episode 13 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Fried and Gone to Heaven”.

Is Proxi still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

Best Thing I Ever Ate's episode "Fried and Gone to Heaven" featured a dish from Proxi's open-fire, Coastal Asian menu, which draws on the cooking traditions of Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, and Korea. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
565 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60661
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
proxichicago.com

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