What Is ‘Extreme Consent’? Portraitist Riva Lehrer Explains
The Chicago artist has made portraits of Alison Bechdel, Hillary Chute, and Mat Fraser, among others.
Issues: April 2015
Crab cake at Taste on Chestnut
Once I got past the beige-on-beige ladies-luncheon look of the plate, I enjoyed this very crabby crab cake. Taste on Chestnut 507 Chestnut St, Winnetka, 847-441-0134
Arugula salad at Labriola Ristorante & Café
Fresh arugula salad sprinkled with pine nuts made a yum lunch, but a little too much lemon in the dressing. Labriola Ristorante & Café, 535 N. Michigan Ave., Streeterville, 312-953-3100
Deviled eggs at Vistro
I’m so glad deviled eggs are making another comeback—especially the kicky way Paul Virant fixes them. Vistro, 112 S. Washington St., Hinsdale, 630-537-1459
Chicago Is Getting Another Music Festival, and Passion Pit Is Headlining
The inaugural Mamby on the Beach festival runs July 11–12 at Oakwood Beach in Bronzeville
What Should the Illinois State Flower Be?
A campaign is underway to change the Illinois state flower. But which plant should reign supreme?
This One Company is Responsible for the Best Painted Signs Around Town
Right Way Signs is behind Rosie the Riveter in Bucktown, the Heritage Bikes logo in Lincoln Park, and many more.
The NFL Draft Is Irrational
Everyone’s waiting to hear who goes number one—but the most value will actually come later in the night. It doesn’t make any sense, but neither do sports.
Take a Look at This Week’s Best Sales and Local Shopping Events
Marco Bicego stops by Neiman Marcus, Milk Handmade celebrates its third anniversary, and more sales this week in Chicago.
The Budlong Will Be Lincoln Square's Hot Chicken Destination This Summer
If two styles of fried chicken aren’t enticement enough, there are also buttermilk biscuits and Spudnuts to be had.