Pale ale is the style of beer most open to interpretation—and thus the ideal test of a brewer’s talent. Here 18 recommended locals—9 American, 9 India pale ales—faced off. Three winners emerged. Read more
Two hundred thirty-four square miles, 2.7 million souls, an ever-changing mix of shops, restaurants, bars, comedy nights, rap stars ... Where should you spend your time, energy, and money when the choices are practically endless? Read this, for starters. Chicago’s exhaustively reported annual list includes 102 of the absolute best things the metro area has to offer right this minute, from a pastrami purveyor with a funny name to a 66-year-old jazz venue that has become legendary. Read more