What to Eat and Drink in Chicago This Week

Oysters are back at Shaw's, and there's plenty of crab, cider, and chocolate, too. Read more

This May Be Jay Cutler's Best Season Ever

By Whet Moser

The Bears might finally have the quarterback they need. It only took Cutler five years to get here. Read more

Chop Shop, a Crazy Butcher Shop Bar Hybrid, Actually Works

You can get a sandwich or get married at the new multi-functional space. A Saturday night visit proved this much: The vibe is nice and the drinks taste great. Read more

Five Fancy Buffalo Wings to Eat in Chicago

By Peter Gianopulos

Get an extra napkin. The humble wing has gone gourmet. Read more

Dan Savage Does Not Back Down From a Fight

By Emmet Sullivan

Sex columnist and gay rights activist Dan Savage on boycotting Russian vodka, giving advice, facing criticism, and how Chicago has changed in his lifetime. Read more

Bucktown's Curved House Just Sold After Years in Limbo

By Dennis Rodkin

The odd property sat vacant for six years before a recent touch-up lured a buyer for $1.4 million. Read more

Veronica Roth Is the New Teen Lit Superstar

By Jonathan Messinger

The Chicago author’s fantasy lit series may be the next Twilight or Hunger Games. And she hasn’t even cracked 30. Read more

Chicago Magazine Launches Redesign

The comprehensive print and website redesign includes a bold new logo. Read more

Three Dots and a Dash Is a Fantastic Back Alley Tiki Bar

By Carly Boers

The drinks are so delicious. The place is so strange and beautiful. Honestly, this is one bar that's worth the wait to get inside. Read more

10 Questions for the Crazy Genius Pianist Jeremy Denk

By Graham Meyer

The MacArthur Genius winner on his busy, busy schedule before his Symphony Center performance on Sunday. Read more

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