Warlord Is Chicago’s Most Thrilling New Restaurant By John Kessler With a constantly changing menu and zero ego, the Avondale restaurant is a standout in the city's dining scene. Read more
The Architect of the Bears’ Rebuild Interview by Mark Bazer The Bears were the NFL’s worst team in Ryan Poles’s first season as GM. Can he turn them into winners? Read more
Jonathan Eig’s Radical Portrait of MLK Interview by Lolly Bowean In his new biography of the crusader, Eig says King should be considered a founding father of the United States. Read more
Why the New Sox Manager Likes Getting Second-Guessed by His Wife Interview by Mark Bazer At 53, Pedro Grifol is getting his first shot at running a team. Read more
Billie Holiday Lives On In Alexis J. Roston By Kris Vire The artist embarks on her second decade of embodying Holiday in ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill.’ Read more
The Discerning Eater’s Guide to Plant-Based Food PHOTOGRAPHY BY JACLYN RIVAS AND LUCY HEWETT Some of the best restaurants around town are catering to vegans and vegetarians — and serving up top-quality dishes even the most ardent carnivores won’t want to miss. Read more
How to Make Dhuaan BBQ’s Frankie Roll By Cate Huguelet The Indian street snack helped launch Sheal Patel's pop-up. Read more
A Wine-Focused Debut on the South Side By Audarshia Townsend With Bronzeville Winery, Eric Williams aims to give South Siders a spot for great drinks in their own backyard. Read more
Flights of Fancy By Amy Cavanaugh Claudia’s whimsical bar serves Shakespeare-themed cocktails and classic French fare. Read more
José Andrés’s Bar Mar Still Getting Its Sea Legs By John Kessler The small plates shine, but as a serious seafood restaurant, it comes up short. Read more
