Chicago Captures 17 Finalist Recognitions in CRMA Awards
The family impacts of incarceration, saving art from AI, and the significance of public transit: These nominations highlight our best writing, photography, design, and more.
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
What’s Behind That Exterior?
These five properties may inspire curiosity from the street, and they’re worth taking a peek inside.
When the Cubs Played on Catalina Island
Just off the coast of Los Angeles, the island still pays homage to a time when spring training rubbed shoulders with sandy beaches and Hollywood stars.
The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago: April 2026
The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat
How to Spend $400 at SOW
A former teacher turns a Lincoln Park storefront into a love letter to local artisans.
Mordecai Gets a Fresh Look and Menu
Matthias Merges’s Wrigleyville fave got a face lift and a more intentional menu.
The Best New Restaurants
It’s been an exciting year as chefs across the city opened out-of-the-box concepts, from a neo-bistro that honors the Midwest to a Thai eatery that’s a nightly party. The 13 spots that made our ranking pair exceptional food with unforgettable experiences.
Ep. 23: A Deeper Dive Into Our Best New Restaurants List
John and Amy break down all the restaurants that made this year’s list. They also discuss the trend they see surfacing in Chicago dining.