Fine Dining Gets a Fresh Start
With Esmé, Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo have created an art-forward restaurant that foregrounds community and staff well-being. (The food rocks too.)
Lynette Smith
Broadway in Chicago Returns in Paradise
A new musical about a progressive community in Civil War America debuts at the Nederlander this month before heading to Broadway.
Build Your Own Meat Treat
At Lardon, Logan Square’s new all-day café, Chris Thompson puts Midwestern twists on traditional European cured meats. The build-your-own charcuterie and cheese board is the star. Here’s what to order.
Bring on the Funk
A weekend-only natural wine shop and bar in Pilsen is the city’s hottest destination for vino.
Nicole Clarke-Springer Moves with Grace, Ease — and Diana Ross
The artistic director of the Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is a SoulCycler, daily walker and green tea devotee.
Making the Cut: Chicago’s Top Surgeons
Choosing the right doctor to perform your surgery is key to your recovery. Here’s a roundup of 497 local specialists named top doctors by their peers — plus tips from patient advocates on how to select the right surgeon for you.
How to Choose a Surgeon
Five tips — from seeking super-specialists to getting a second opinion — for choosing the best surgeon.
Lakefront Dwellers Await a Plan as Beaches Disappear
On the edges of the city, the Chicago Department of Transportation dumped riprap as a temporary emergency fix to stem the rising water. But will that hold until 2028 or later?
‘Who Doesn’t Love Boobs?’
A jewelry line that resonates during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond