Peter Vestinos Shares His Recipe for Hot Buttered Rum By Maggie Hennessy The Sparrow's bar manager shows us how to make the perfect beverage to keep warm this winter. Read more
The Top Post-Holiday Sales in Chicago By Jenny Berg Find steep discounts at Nordstrom, Marc Jacobs, Barneys, and others. Read more
Why Anthony Rayson, Anarchist Grandpa, Sends Zines to Prison By Phoebe Mogharei For years, the self-made publications have been relegated to art circles. But Rayson, in collaboration with DePaul, has found a new use for the retro medium. Read more
Assessing the Effort to Legalize New Coach Houses By AJ LaTrace Advocates say the accessory dwellings could drive down rents, but others think their construction could have unintended consequences. Read more
Ten Things to Do in Chicago This Week Cat Power, Messiah, a Nut-Cracking Holiday Revue, and more ways to stay busy this Christmas Read more
There Are No Frills at Swill Inn By Hannah Edgar This down-to-earth bar comfort food at comfortable prices. Read more
Five Coach Houses You Can Live in By AJ LaTrace …or rent out, if you'd like some extra income Read more
How I Wound Up Chauffeuring a Mayoral Hopeful for a Day By Ali BarthwellPhotography by Pat Nabong We sent our correspondent to shadow Amara Enyia’s campaign for a very eventful 48 hours. Read more
