The City's Oldest Restaurant Is Moving—But Not Far July 2, 2026 at 3:41 p.m. In 1892, Daley's opened because of a construction boom. Now a new one is displacing the city's oldest restaurant—and giving it a new opportunity to thrive.
Iliana Regan, Queen of Midwestern Cuisine, Delves into Edibles July 2, 2026 at 3:38 p.m. The Michelin-starred chef of Elizabeth and Kitsune is perfecting marijuana-infused recipes (but not partaking!) with help from Bedford Grow.
After 45 Years, Mr. B Still Reigns as Doughnut King July 2, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. The South Side’s preeminent fried-dough artist has been drawing crowds at Old Fashioned Donuts for decades.
Three Local Companies Making Bath Products Fit for a Foodie July 2, 2026 at 3:41 p.m. From coffee beans to gin's spent botanicals, these sweet-smelling soaps and lotions use ingredients that you'd definitely recognize.
At Real Good Juice Co., There’s No Such Thing as Wasted Waste July 2, 2026 at 3:47 p.m. What the local company doesn’t turn into juice, it makes into cheese, snacks, doggie treats.
Charcuterie Is Seeing a Renaissance in Chicago July 2, 2026 at 3:42 p.m. Take a look at these savory selections from some of the city’s best artisans.
Had a Bad Day? It Turns Out, Chocolate Pairs Very Well with Booze July 2, 2026 at 3:43 p.m. Perhaps by now you've had that enormous chocolate cake at Moody Tongue Brewing. We found three other can't-miss combos.
Would You Trust Your Neighbors to Cook You Dinner? July 2, 2026 at 3:52 p.m. Like Uber, but for home cooking: New app Shmeal lets you buy and sell on-demand $6 homemade meals.
Take a Stroll Through Chicago's Unofficial Empanada District July 2, 2026 at 3:45 p.m. Three excellent empanada purveyors (and one Argentine gelato shop) make this part of Lake View a tasty destination.
Town Cutler Wants to Satisfy Your Fanciest Knife Needs July 2, 2026 at 3:53 p.m. The San Francisco company's West Loop outpost will offer same-day sharpening, custom knives, wares from a master bladesmith.