The city’s most buzzed-about restaurants this month, in order of heat

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

The new restaurant comes from a married pair with serious culinary pedigree.

Two decades in, Third Coast Percussion continues to push its sound in new directions.

Food writer Titus Ruscitti joins us on the pod to talk fish sandwiches. Plus, John gives us the highlights of eating at Nadu.

In the battle between Preckwinkle and Reilly, a reflection of the Chicago Democratic party's two factions plays out.

With boldly patterned throw pillows, accenting your couch is a one-and-done.

Once a German-Catholic farming settlement, Old Town has some stunning properties on the market now.

Our quick guide to losing yourself along the bricks paths and in the racks.

What to do and see in Chicago this weekend.

A 1913 bathhouse-turned-home is back on the market.

One thing missing in newer Italian spots in Chicago: restraint.

Devin Denzer marries Japanese and Nordic culinary traditions on Atsumeru’s tasting menu.

Before Charlie Trotter and Rick Bayless and Grant Achatz, there was Louis Szathmary and the Bakery.

Ken Griffin is trying to lure others after his own move to Miami — but we're not taking the bait.

These homes with lower levels have room to spare.

Some people brighten February’s winter drudgery with flowers, hearts, and chocolate, but the Windy City does it with horsepower. The 2026 Chicago Auto Show kicks off February 7 at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, and runs (as always) through Presidents Day, giving families something fun to do indoors during a wintry holiday. Regular daily ... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.chicagomag.com/arts-culture/what-to-know-about-the-2026-auto-show/" title="What to Know About the 2026 Auto Show">Read more</a>

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

Longtime barman Nick Kokonas has revived the historic space, which has sat empty for 25 years.

Chicago’s most famous hot dog stand has a punctuation issue. We are talking, of course, about the Wiener[’]s Circle in Lincoln Park. The lettering on the building says “Wiener’s,” but the signature marquee has “Wieners” —  sans apostrophe — as does the logo beside the cash register and on the employees’ T-shirts. The contradiction shouldn’t come as a ... <a class="read-more" href="https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/january-2026/is-it-wieners-circle-or-wieners-circle/" title="Is It “Wiener’s Circle” or “Wieners Circle”?">Read more</a>

For one local man, praying for the homeless wasn't enough: He wanted to help in a tangible way.

John describes a disappointing tasting menu, while Amy shares her recommendation on a dining hall pizza spot.

The listings include one home that nods to the diner culture along Route 66.

Two of the city’s favorite comic book shops give the medium the reverence — and irreverence — it deserves.

The corner store is alive and well in Lincoln Park, complete with Publican baguettes and cult snacks.