Six Exciting Restaurants Open in Chicago This Week

By Kristina Vragovic

New places open as of today include Kendal Duque's latest venture, a Wicker Park taqueria, and a log cabin full of pizza. Plus, a list of Check, Please! finalists and a new chef for HotChocolate. Read more

The High Noon Saloon Takes Tamales and Bourbon to Wicker Park

By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

The replacement for People Tapas Lounge, under the same ownership, will have a Rick Bayless alumnus whipping up Tex-Mex in the kitchen. Read more

Happy 40th Anniversary to the Parakeets of Hyde Park

By Whet Moser

Monk parakeets are celebrating four decades in the city—thanks to Harold Washington, a threatened lawsuit, and the habitat of Hyde Park. Read more

Six Great Chicago Dining Deals This Week

By Kristina Vragovic

Get your hands on a free burger, half-price wine, and a $35 demo on how to stuff and roast a leg of lamb. Read more

Mayne Stage Held an Incredibly Civil St. Patrick’s Day Event

Listening to Celtic tunes performed by Switchback, the Rogers Park event was notable for a respectful crowd and a refreshing absence of excessive drinking. Read more

This Is How To Decorate with Contemporary Artwork

By Joanne Trestrail

In less than two weeks, Michael Richman combined smart furnishings and bold artwork for a pop-up at Trump Tower. Here’s how. Read more

Chicago Restaurants Are Serving Totally Bizarre Corned Beef Dishes for St. Patrick's Day

By Kristina Vragovic

This en’t your máthair’s corned beef. Read more

14 Reasons to Check Out Leslie Hindman’s Ebony Fashion Fair Auction This Weekend

By Elizabeth Fenner

You can get some great couture from a sale preview at an auction house. Your next opportunity? Saturday morning. Read more

Central Standard Has a Charming Take on Local Food

By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

Roger Greenfield's next project sources its concepts and its ingredients only from places on Central time. Read more

Nine Questions for Rene De Leon, the Next Big Name in Chicago Dining

By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer

The chef tells how his time in the kitchens at Alinea and Next have shaped his plans to run Billy Lawless’s upcoming West Town restaurant. Read more

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