Why Nine Garden Is Our Shanghai Spot By John Kessler The service may be slow, but the folks are friendly and the food is consistently solid to great. Read more
Love and the Literati By Rebecca Makkai How a couple’s passion for books spurred not only a romance but a business embraced by local authors. Read more
Chicago’s 10 Best New Bars, Ranked By Amy Cavanaugh and Karl KlockarsPhotography by Ross Feighery and Jaclyn RivasVideography by Charles BourilIllustrations by Greg Clarke The latest top spots for a tipple include a standard-setting hotel bar and an all-day coffee-to-cocktails hangout. Read more
Where Are All the Wine Bars? By John Kessler With none on this year’s list of Best New Bars, our dining critic shares where he goes for vino. Read more
Shaw’s Signature Chopped Seafood Salad By Cate Huguelet This at-home version requires a fair bit of prep work, but readying the Louie dressing and salad components in advance cuts down on assembly significantly. Read more
