Billie Holiday Lives On In Alexis J. Roston By Kris Vire The artist embarks on her second decade of embodying Holiday in ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.’ Read more
The Discerning Eater’s Guide to Plant-Based Food PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACLYN RIVAS AND LUCY HEWETT Some of the best restaurants around town are catering to vegans and vegetarians — and serving up top-quality dishes even the most ardent carnivores won’t want to miss. Read more
How to Make Dhuaan BBQ’s Frankie Roll By Cate Huguelet The Indian street snack helped launch Sheal Patel's pop-up. Read more
A Wine-Focused Debut on the South Side By Audarshia Townsend With Bronzeville Winery, Eric Williams aims to give South Siders a spot for great drinks in their own backyard. Read more
Flights of Fancy By Amy Cavanaugh Claudia’s whimsical bar serves Shakespeare-themed cocktails and classic French fare. Read more
José Andrés’s Bar Mar Still Getting Its Sea Legs By John Kessler The small plates shine, but as a serious seafood restaurant, it comes up short. Read more
Urbanspace Food Hall Plays the Hits By Carly Boers and Amy CavanaughPhotograph by Jaclyn Rivas The latest Loop food court brings together local favorites and global offerings. Take a long lunch and try these can’t-miss new bites. Read more
Make Libanais’s Fatteh Beirutieh By Cate Huguelet The Lebanese dish — easy to prepare and filling — is perfect after Ramadan fasting. Read more
Cooler Rulers By John Kessler A husband and wife reinvent the classic slashie with Japanese snacks, a killer sake selection, and a hidden rare-spirits bar. Read more
