Three Great Artists Making Music in Chicago This Summer By Selena Fragassi, Scott Standley, and Graham Meyer We caught up with two rock stars and a Pulitzer-winning composer to talk about what they're listening to, where they're traveling, and what they like about playing in Chicago. Read more
Finally, Someone Is Opening a Bacon Bar in Chicago By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Burke’s Bacon Bar, where all the sandwiches have some kind of bacon, is coming this summer to the James Hotel. Read more
Michael Lachowicz Is the Happiest Chef in River North By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The chef from Restaurant Michael has revamped Mercer One Thirteen’s menu, and he’s loving life. Read more
Doc B's Fresh Kitchen Could Make Fast and Casual Something Fantastic By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen, on tap for August, will serve things like avocado pizza and artisanal steaks on East Walton Street. Read more
Blaze Pizza Will Serve Chicago Another Pie Every Two Minutes By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The counter-service Chipotle-style pizza place is sweeping America like wildfire. Read more
The Refinery Will Fill the Long-Vacant Old Town Brasserie Space By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer At the end of June, the new restaurant will bring some big names to its kitchen. Read more
Chez Simo: New Restaurant, Classic Food By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Ravenswood’s Chez Simo, now open, serves the French-bistro standbys. Read more
How the Owner of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams Quit Art School and Devoted Her Life to Dessert By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Six questions for Jeni Britton Bauer, who is opening her first Chicago storefront in Lake View this summer. Read more
There Are 32 Great Classical, New Music, and Opera Concerts in Chicago This June By Graham Meyer With Ravinia, the Rush Hour Concerts, and the Grant Park Music Festival, this is a big month for local performances. Read more
The Wine Huntress Will Sell Great Rare Wines Starting in July By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Susan Frasca, the Kinzie Chophouse owner, will feature single-vineyard wines and rarities at a members-only store. Read more
