How to wear 6 different styles of boots
It's the ultimate sweet spot when necessity and fashion intersect. This season, boots of all heights and styles couldn't be more practical for taking on chilly temps. But how do...
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New and coming soon Wicker Park bars and restaurants
RECENTLY OPENED Dove's Luncheonette1545 N. Damen Ave. 773-645-4060Stylish diner dishing out Northern Mexican-inspired fare>>Read our review Bordel Puncheon Club & Cabaret721 W. Division St. 773-227-8600Throwback cocktails above Black Bull Tapas>>Read...
Frank Meats Patty to open Dec. 1 in former Hot Doug’s space
Nothing may ever truly replace Hot Doug's in the eyes of some Chicagoans, but at least its Avondale space won't be vacant long. The team behind Fatso's Last Stand (formerly...
Inside the Soho House’s lounge, The Allis
Whether you're waiting with bated breath for your Soho House membership application to be considered or are just curious what all the fuss about, perhaps the best way to get...
Mini-review: Chicken Shop
Mini-review: Chicken Shop113-125 N. Green St. 312-754-6941Rating: !! 1/2 (out of 4) Take it or leave it The concept: My server at Soho House's diner-style, no-reservations restaurant Chicken Shop set...
Which downtown rooftop is right for your next night out?
Whether one story above street level or 20, rooftop lounges and terrace bars abound in Chicago's downtown. The only problem is picking what bar is right for your next night...
Review: The Promontory
The Promontory5311 S. Lake Park Ave. West 312-801-2100Rating: 3.5 (out of four) Heating up Starbucks, Five Guys Burgers, LA Fitness, Chipotle—there's no question that the Harper Court redevelopment has brought...
2014 Chicago outdoor dining and drinking preview
So, winter of 2014, right? That's all we have to say about Chiberia, snowpocalypse, polar vortex—whatever it was we all just lived through. Patio season is always highly anticipated in...
More new Chicago rooftops, patios and more
>>Read up on the 10 hottest coming-soon rooftops and patios in Chicago for summer 2014 and see these new patios mapped by neighborhood. Green Street Smoked Meats112 N. Green St....
Review: Fulton Market Kitchen
Review: Fulton Market Kitchen311 N. Sangamon St. 312-733-6900Rating: !!! (out of four) Off to a good start *** QUICK HITS Loved it: The large first-come, first-served lounge. It's nice to...