Joe Rosenthal

Joe Rosenthal is a freelance writer in the Chicagoland area. His work has appeared in Men's Journal, Rolling Stone, Spin, and Salon, among others.

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Get Your Caffeine Fix From These 15 Great Chicago Coffee Shops

The Second City doesn’t play second fiddle when it comes to cafe culture

6 Coffee Subscription Services for a Better Cup of Joe

They can skip the grocery store coffee from now on

12 Essentials to Transform Your Kitchen

Is your kitchen fully stocked if you don't have a milk frother?

In Praise of the Venerable OXO Salad Spinner

Plus six other must-have kitchen items from the brand

The 6 Best Fire Pits for Outdoor Hangs

Your backyard is about to get a whole lot cozier

Grilling Accessories to Heat Up Your Backyard BBQ This Summer

Even over-the-shoulder grill watchers can learn a thing or two

The Audio Expo of North America Had It All

In an Illinois hotel, high-end turntables, speakers and more were on display

How One Man's Obsession Brought a Legendary Golf Course Back From the Dead

A Chicago financial consultant painstakingly recreated the Long Island, NY classic that is now playable again in Wisconsin

Inside the Camp of Your Dreams

How a Chicago couple bought and renovated a historic summer camp in loving detail — right down to the old board games

Tracing the Path of Historic Route 66, Just Outside of Chicago

Remnants of the road stretch all the way to Los Angeles, but one Windy City resident found there's plenty of this historic drive to explore close to home

Why Vintage Hi-Fi Is Having a Moment — And How to Get in the Game

The market is booming for classic components that create that "warm" sound

Why Slide Boarding Is the Lockdown Workout We Still Swear By

How one rec hockey player turned to this home exercise out of necessity and then found a real way to boost power and balance

Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Vintage Guitar

Get all the info before you shop — and, just as important, the lowdown on why you should be looking at vintage in the first place

The Joys of Motoring Through Pastoral America in a Vintage Car Rally

Our writer draws inspiration from the curves and camaraderie in equal measure

Why You Need to Try Roasting Your Own Coffee Beans

You can leverage simple kitchen tools to make a blend that’s all your own