By Carly Boers, John Kessler, Jeff Ruby, Carrie Schedler, and Claire VoonPhotography by Jeff MariniIllustrations by Justine Wong
It’s the Year of the Indie: These fresh spots, all but one of which are independently owned, show off Chicago’s culinary scene at its charming, idiosyncratic best. Read more
By John Kessler Photos by Ryan Segedi Styling by Kelly McKaig
Our once-vaunted restaurant town is in decline. John Kessler offers an unsparing five-point manifesto that explains why — and how we can fix it. Read more