In Episode 17 of Gourmet To-Go, a series on restaurants and chefs who’ve pivoted, we visit Koya, a revamped Japanese spot now serving a deconstructed take on sushi rolls.
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
Deon Cole
The comedian, 49, on tricking out his rent-free pad, making a pact with Common, and writing for Conan.
Real-Life Tales From A Former Garbage Man
“Never open your mouth” and other trash-collection lessons from my father.
Expert Advice for Getting Rid of Life’s Peskiest Problems
The pros help solve four of life’s annoyances.
How to Hang Art Like A Pro
How do you create a gallery-worthy art wall in your home? KitchenLab Interiors cofounder Rebekah Zaveloff shares advice gleaned from these past projects.
How to Spend $100 at Capucine
A frothy new Bucktown boutique sprinkles in a little vintage flatware and local jewelry, and a whole lot of transporting joy.
The Freshest Homes on the Chicago Market
From a Mies van der Rohe masterpiece to a Lake Shore Drive Beaux Arts classic, here’s what just hit the market.
Ten Great Things to Do in April
You don’t have to go far to read intergalactic poetry and you can even stay home to go to Expo Chicago.
Rent Control Gets a New Lease on Life in Illinois
A bill to overturn a 1997 state rent control ban is headed for a vote.