Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
Shelby Van Pelt
The novelist, 44, on fan mail, a close call with the Boston bombing, and following up a bestseller
Jimmy Bannos Jr. Will Open Kouklas This Summer
The former Purple Pig chef is bringing seasonal Greek cuisine to Niles.
The Definitive Guide to Giardiniera
Chicago’s beloved condiment adds zip to everything it touches. Our definitive guide includes a recipe from star chef Sarah Grueneberg, a taste test of local brands, and more.
Ep. 3: Why We Love Giardiniera
John and Amy talk about the best ways to enjoy the classic Chicago condiment, how to pronounce it, John’s rankings of the best jarred versions, and whether the hosts are true Chicagoans.
Architect-Designed Modernist Gems for Sale
The architects who designed the homes in this roundup played a significant role in the development of the modernist architectural style that brings the outside in.
Greenhouse Calls
Here’s the dirt on three worth-the-drive garden centers that grow vegetation onsite.
New Outfit, New You
At a Rogers Park thrift shop, Missy Thrasher-Lyon helps newly out trans Chicagoans find clothes that match their identities, styles, and bodies.
Color Tells the Story in Joffrey Ballet’s Alice
Ellie Cotey, the company’s costume manager, walks us through the careful care of the production’s whimsical wears.