The Great AI Art Heist
A lab at the University of Chicago is protecting artists from theft by a new adversary: the machines.
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Why Is Thin-Crust Pizza Known in Chicago as “Tavern Style”?
Chicago’s first pizzeria, Granato’s, opened in 1924 on Taylor Street, but pizza did not become popular among the local masses until the early ’40s, after the end of Prohibition. It was served mostly in taverns, often as an enticement to drink alcohol. Possibly because taverns were not usually equipped with silverware or plates, the owners … Read more
Five Art Moderne Homes for Sale
This post-Art Deco style emphasizes simple geometric massing and stripped-down, austere forms.
Hot Seats
These modern accent chairs sizzle as artful yet essential elements.
Milwaukee’s Kinnickinnic Avenue
Milwaukee’s South Side is for more than beer slinging. The Bay View neighborhood, along South Kinnickinnic Avenue, is my holy grail of offbeat boutiques. On a recent visit, I was tempted to get a custom topper at McLaughlin & Hayes Hat Co. (2250 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.). It’s a treat to watch milliners hover over vintage … Read more
Devil Worship
Chefs around town are embracing a certain retro party snack and giving it creative flourishes.
Choose Your Own Spa Day
Creaky joints? Prepping for a big event? Whatever ails or intrigues you, we can help you decide on the perfect treatment.
Five Midcentury Ranches for Sale
These modern designs feature lots of glass, wood, stone, and brick on spacious lots.
March Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month