This Is the New Hotel Chicago Has Been Waiting For By Nina Kokotas Hahn Soho House Chicago opens today in the West Loop. Read more
What to Eat at Fatso’s Last Stand By Maggie Hennessy This Ukrainian Village hot dog spot is a great place for a tasty bite—and some late-night people watching. Read more
What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week By Carrie Schedler There are cookouts, birthday parties, and even a meatball-eating contest. Read more
Five New and Updated Chicago Restaurant Reviews By Penny Pollack New listings for 42 Grams and the Radler, and updates from Streeterville to Rogers Park. Read more
LQ Chicken Shack Shows a Side of Fried Chicken at Lillie's Q By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Charlie McKenna's new venture, a takeout window next to his Bucktown BBQ joint, is expected to open later this month. Read more
Velvet Taco Brings Global Flavors to the Gold Coast By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The tacos at this Texas import, planning to open in the fall, have all sorts of internationally inspired elements. Read more
Why Millions of Americans Still Use AOL By Whet Moser In rural Illinois, expensive, bad broadband leaves dial-up as the best option for internet access—and then, using AOL actually makes economic sense. Read more
The Eight Best Sales and Shopping Events in Chicago This Week By Lynn Okura Bey Get deals at Trillium, RSVP Gallery, win a $15,000 diamond ring, and more. Read more
Three Great Boutiques for Chicago-Themed Gifts By Lynn Okura Bey Pay homage to your hometown at these local shops. Read more