Lynette Smith
The Reading List: Big Fall Novels
New books from Jonathan Franzen, Nnedi Okorafor, and Dave Eggers to bookmark this autumn.
Hopleaf’s Belgian-Style Mussels in Beer
The Andersonville pub’s signature dish is anything but fussy.
Tim Samuelson, the First Cultural Historian of Chicago
The historian, 70, on his office player piano, the poetry of a Sullivan building, and the ultimate lakefront soundtrack
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month
Open House Chicago
On October 16 and 17, the doors of Chicago’s most iconic structures will open to the public’s prying eyes! Put these architectural sites and walkable trails on your OHC2021 must-see list.
Exploring Pilsen
From bold murals to classic elotes and aguas frescas, Pilsen offers visitors a multisensory experience.
The Storyteller of the White Sox
If you follow the Sox, you likely know broadcaster Jason Benetti was born with cerebral palsy. But that’s just the start of his story.
A New Go-To for Dinner & Groceries
Lincoln Park’s Dom’s Kitchen & Market aims to be all things to all foodies. How does it stack up?
Pitchfork Music Festival 2021: Photos of the Stages and the Scene
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, the popular music event is back this weekend in Union Park.