Nathan Graham Stakes Out His Own Country
The singer-songwriter fuses blues, rock, Americana, and more on his new album, Saint of Second Chances.
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
No Quiet in the Library
As she ends her American Library Association term, Tracie D. Hall warns against efforts to hinder our access to books.
Dinner Drama
This season’s tableware doubles as decoration.
Top 5 Things We Just Learned About High Fidelity
A new book by Andrew Buss, Top Five: How High Fidelity Found Its Rhythm And Became a Cult Movie Classic takes a look at the original text by Nick Hornby, as well as its film and Hulu adaptations. Some of the best chapters focus on the movie, which was set in Chicago and required a … Read more
Edward Kim’s Pan-seared Mushrooms With Miso Butter
A side dish of seared mushrooms bathed in miso butter may not be a Thanksgiving standard, but rest assured it’ll be right at home on your holiday table. “The umami and savoriness it brings are familiar and taste like Thanksgiving, while at the same time tasting both unique and new,” says Mott St. chef Edward … Read more
A Jewish Deli Exhibit to Get You Thinking
Plus, some deli observations, a yibin obsession, and more.
It’s Time for Biden to Make Room for Another Candidate
A Washington Post poll found a “generic Democrat” beats Trump 48-40. It’s a perfect opportunity for the likes of California Governor Gavin Newsom or our own Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Dinner and a Show
Ummo, the splashy new opening from the group behind Tzuco, is as much about the scene as the food.
Chicago Gets Its Second Three-Star Michelin Restaurant
The biggest prize of the evening went to Smyth, the West Loop tasting menu spot. It joins only 12 other U.S. restaurants with this highest distinction.