Fine Dining Gets a Fresh Start
With Esmé, Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo have created an art-forward restaurant that foregrounds community and staff well-being. (The food rocks too.)
Custom Placements: Front Page Lead
A Hollywood Retelling of the Great Chicago Fire
While the city reflects on the 150th anniversary of the fire, look back on its disaster film portrayal from 1938.
Five Architect-Designed Modernist Homes For Sale
Modernist designs in the Chicagoland area, from a home on the Fox River to a residence that uses passive solar energy.
Broadway in Chicago Returns in Paradise
A new musical about a progressive community in Civil War America debuts at the Nederlander this month before heading to Broadway.
Tennis Thrives on the South Side
The sport is making its triumphant return to Chicago thanks to XS Tennis, a 13-acre campus with 15 outdoor courts.
Build Your Own Meat Treat
At Lardon, Logan Square’s new all-day café, Chris Thompson puts Midwestern twists on traditional European cured meats. The build-your-own charcuterie and cheese board is the star. Here’s what to order.
Bring on the Funk
A weekend-only natural wine shop and bar in Pilsen is the city’s hottest destination for vino.
Nicole Clarke-Springer Moves with Grace, Ease — and Diana Ross
The artistic director of the Deeply Rooted Dance Theater is a SoulCycler, daily walker and green tea devotee.
Looking Back at 50 Years of the Chicago Reader
The city’s alternative newspaper has outlasted many of its peers — but is it still an indispensable part of Chicago culture?
Making the Cut: Chicago’s Top Surgeons
Choosing the right doctor to perform your surgery is key to your recovery. Here’s a roundup of 497 local specialists named top doctors by their peers — plus tips from patient advocates on how to select the right surgeon for you.