Purple Food Is All the Rage in Chicago July 2, 2026 at 3:18 p.m. We’re not sure why violet-hued edibles are trending, but we love it.
An Audio Geek’s Refuge July 2, 2026 at 3:25 p.m. Step into the nation’s most exceptional emporiums of ultra-high-end audio equipment and rare vinyl.
The (Mostly) Deep Meanings Behind Blue Man Group's On-Stage Food July 2, 2026 at 3:27 p.m. Twenty years and tons of Twinkies and Jell-O later, the curious crew is still delighting audiences
Thinking Inside the Box July 2, 2026 at 3:32 p.m. Big Star used to have a 20-taco max for delivery orders, with each taco individually wrapped in parchment-lined foil and put in a plastic bag. That changed in the fall...
Best Twitter Use by a Local Dinosaur July 2, 2026 at 3:34 p.m. We interviewed the witty (person behind the) dinosaur about her feud with Merriam-Webster, crush on Jeff Goldblum, and more.
Self-Appointed Taco Scholar Has Hit the 1000th-Taco Mark July 2, 2026 at 3:34 p.m. Opening his own taqueria is next on Titus Ruscitti’s bucket list.
This Local Laundromat Is Disrupting Laundry Day… with Doughnuts July 2, 2026 at 3:36 p.m. Friendly Wash isn't the first laundromat in Chicago to serve food, but it sees an opportunity to create a new community-centered business.
Someone Is Trying to Eat All the Croissants in Chicago July 2, 2026 at 3:35 p.m. Emily Long, a self-described Francophile, is Instagramming as she goes.
This App Lets Restaurants Order Flour from Their Phones July 2, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. It's a solution to one of the less sexy issues of restaurant ownership: inventory management.
Caviar Is In—and Not Just for the Super Rich July 2, 2026 at 3:41 p.m. A spike in domestic production makes this salty delicacy available for any budget.