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The 8 Best Restaurants That Opened in Chicago This July

Including a basement supper club and a steakhouse straight out of the ‘50s

How One Chicago Building Became a Monument to Menswear

A trio of high-end ateliers stake a claim in The Monadnock Building

How to Ride an E-Scooter in Chicago Without Dying

The Westside is now overrun with rentable scooters. Here's what you need to know to stay out of the hospital.

Chicago’s 5 Most Underrated Architectural Landmarks

Tom Miller’s latest book documents the usual suspects — but also the unusual ones

A Weekend in Minneapolis, Possibly the Midwest’s Ideal Summer City

The weather's great, and it's far more hip and worldly than you think

Three Tasty Summer Cocktails That Are (Sort of) Good for You

Chicago barkeep Devin Kidner teaches us how to “detox while you retox”

Prosecutor Who Dropped Jussie Smollett’s Charges Believes the Actor Lied to Police

The complicated case has been called a "hoax" and a "whitewash."

What to Watch: NBC Blesses Us With “The Good Place”

Why "Jane Fonda: In Five Acts" matters, plus sitcoms worth your time.

American Airlines to Offer Free Booze on Domestic Flights

At least on new “Shuttle” trips between Chicago and NYC

5 Highly Underrated Latin American Spirits Every Home Bar Needs

Mexican rum, Bolivian grape brandy and pisco. Let's review.

53 Stories for Chicago, by Chicago

‘Rust Belt Chicago’ lets Chicagoans speak for themselves

Nine Ways to Make O’Hare Suck Less

Because it’s a drag. Literally.

The InsideHook Newsletter.

News, advice and insights for the most interesting person in the room.

From Modern to Old-School, These Are the Best Italian Restaurants in Chicago

Whether it’s contemporary Italian or nonna’s cooking you’re after, we have you covered

13 Awesome Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Spend your weekend enjoying a mac and cheese crawl, a ballroom dance competition and a nearly-naked run around Wrigleyville

The 8 Best Sushi Spots in Chicago

Whether you splurge on the omakase or get your rolls to go in a pizza box, these restaurants won't disappoint

16 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Spend your weekend enjoying live music, Martinis and the annual Lunar New Year parade

8 Black-Owned Restaurants in Chicago to Try, Stat

From a spot serving up four-course alligator dinners to quite possibly the best taco stand in the city

15+ Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Fill up your weekend with Valentine’s celebrations, the auto show and Super Bowl parties galore

The Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago

First date, anniversary or no reason at all? Here's where to book a table.

15 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Kickoff February with a Film Festival, a Sushi Class and Madonna

Where to Go for the Best Brunch in Chicago Right Now

Decadent French toast? Or top-tier fried chicken? It's all on the menu.

20 Chefs to Watch in 2024, According to Some of the Biggest Names in the Industry

We asked some of the biggest names in the industry to nominate the chefs that should be on your radar this year

15 Awesome Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Finish up January strong with speed dating, unlimited steaks and a theatrical tribute to Sufjan Stevens

The 20 Best Record Stores in Chicago Right Now

The vinyl revival isn't going anywhere. Here's where to build your collection.

Chicago’s 7 Best Wine Bars

From fancy bubbly bars to chill natural wine emporiums, there’s an experience for every occasion

15 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend

Spend your weekend enjoying comedy, 90s-themed Whirlyball and bottomless hot chocolate

The 8 Best Hotels in Downtown Chicago

The comfortable rooms are a given. The 3D dining experiences and Martini carts are what separate them from the rest.

13 Great Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend 

Kick off January with concerts, comedy and reality tv