Theaster Gates: The Rise of an Unconventional Art Star By Cassie Walker Burke and Elly Fishman Theaster Gates believes that good art can rescue bad neighborhoods. Here’s how he has convinced the international art world to buy into his vision. Read more
Nine Slightly Interesting Things Happened in Chicago Dining This Week By Chicago dining staff Two openings, a few closings, and an extra day of Trenchermen's brunch. But hey, Big Star's getting chocolate churros! Read more
Microbrewing Becomes Nanobrewing at a New University Village Spot By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Moxee introduces restaurant-only brews, made and poured only on the premises. Read more
Take a Look at the InterContinental’s Major Renovation By Nina Kokotas Hahn This week's destinations include Estes Park, Colorado; Carlsbad, California; and Memphis. Read more
Seven Things You Really Should Taste This Week By Graham Meyer and Trupti Rami Just listen to this: Margarita doughnuts. Dollar tacos. A birthday cake shake. Yum! Read more
Praga Review (Updated): Still Your Spot for Escargots in Lombard This suburban restaurant continues to dish out robust Pan-European cuisine. Read more
This Evanston House Is Pretty Charming for Something So Efficient By Dennis Rodkin With a smart site design and a mixed use of solar heating, this million dollar four-bedroom saves energy with style. Read more
Kabocha, Intelligentsia, Cocktails, and a Sunday Supper: What's New in Chicago Dining By Trupti Rami There are several exciting things happening in the city this week. This Shellfish Aquarium is only the beginning. Read more
How Alanna Elinoff Became Chicago's Doughnut Girl By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer The pastry chef at Endgrain was working as a hostess for Stephanie Izard when she hit it big with a batch of chocolate stout brownies. Read more
Centro Will Be Reincarnated In All Its 1990s Glory By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer Rosebud Restaurants, the original owners, are bringing Joe Farina in for Italian classics at State and Hubbard. Read more
