New Fave: Sochi Saigonese Kitchen in Lake View
The first restaurant from wife and husband Chinh Pham and Son Do is a vibrant heritage bistro.
Lynette Smith
Ken Krimstein Salvages the Stories of Pre-Holocaust Jewish Youths
The author’s latest book sketches a powerful portrait of Eastern European Jewish youths, full of angst and optimism, on the eve of the Holocaust.
Reading List: New Books from Sarah Ruhl, Sesali Bowen, and Ann Marks
Read about life with facial paralysis, feminism through hip-hop, and the biography of Vivian Maier.
Go: December Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month, from Christkindlmarket to ZooLights.
Oriole Debuts a Late-Night Bar Experience
Stirred cocktails and a stellar ham sandwich are the menu highlights during the nightcap service.
Go Beyond the Bird With Thanksgiving Dinner This Year
Try something new with these non-turkey feasts.
An Estate Sale Goddess Tells One Couple’s Love Story
Every estate sale tells a story, says “estate sale goddess” Lynn Rousseau McDaniel — and the story of Etta Moten Barnett and Claude A. Barnett is a great one.
Talking Points: A New Coach at Loyola, the Latest One Book, One Chicago Pick, and More
This month’s conversation starters.
Ten Things to Do This Week
Fannie (The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer), Dead Ringers for Dead Singers, 34th Annual Streeterville Dog Halloween Party, Arts in the Dark, Sylvan Esso, and more.
Alice & Wonder Pep Up Pillow Talk
Upbeat affirmations and bold hues brighten your home as the days turn darker.