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John’s Food & Wine and the Birth of Fast-fancy

February 1, 2024January 17, 2024 by Lynette Smith
Half chicken with candied pecans, apples, and blue cheese at John’s Food & Wine

At the new Lincoln Park spot, the model of scaled-down service for fine dining has some kinks, but the food is not one.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Dining & Drinking, Restaurant Review

The 10 Pols Who Could Replace Dick Durbin

January 31, 2024January 16, 2024 by Lynette Smith
Photo illustration of potential candidates for Illinois senator

Dick Durbin’s potential retirement from the Senate is already stirring speculation about who might replace him. Here’s a guide to the front-runners.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags News & Politics

The Historic Florida House Is “For Sale”

January 22, 2024January 15, 2024 by Sarah Steimer

The pink Century of Progress house could be yours — sort of. You’ll actually be taking over a 52-year lease, as the property is owned by the National Park Service.

Categories Real Estate Tags Real Estate

Vooch and Me

January 16, 2024January 15, 2024 by Lynette Smith
A photo illustration of Nikola Vučević

How the Bulls’ center helped the author learn to appreciate his own heritage.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Chicago Stories, City Life

13 Predictions for Chicago in 2024

January 11, 2024 by Sarah Steimer

We’re not saying it’ll definitely happen, but our crystal ball sees convictions, firings, playoff runs, and probably more things named after the Pritzker family.

Categories City Life Tags City Life

Bon Yeon Explores the World of Beef Omakase

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 by Sarah Steimer

Sangtae and Kate Park’s third spot honors their native Korea through this traditional dining style.

Categories Dining & Drinking Tags Dining & Drinking, Kessler on Dining

Spin Doctors

December 6, 2024January 10, 2024 by Chicago Magazine

See how two of the oldest record stores in town —both dating back to the ’60s — stack up.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Arts & Culture, Store vs. Store, Style

Theaster Gates

January 23, 2024January 10, 2024 by Lynette Smith
An illustration of Theaster Gates

The installation artist, 50, on effective leadership, painful criticism, and stepping out of the limelight

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Backroom, Culture

Avalon Park

February 13, 2024January 9, 2024 by Lynette Smith
Nita’s gumbo and wings

Author and WBEZ reporter Natalie Moore recommends three places in her hood.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life, My Neighborhood

A Knife Forged in Fire

February 12, 2024January 9, 2024 by Lynette Smith
Sam Goldbroch working on a Japanese-style kitchen knife

The author wanted a Japanese-style kitchen blade made for him by hand. What he witnessed was a combination of artistry and atomic magic.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life, Long Reads
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