The 10 Hottest Restaurants in Chicago Right Now

Chicago Magazine 9/18 1:00A Lynette Smith

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

My Knit Collection with Minnow

Sequins and Stripes 9/16 2:58A liz

I m so excited to share these pieces with you! We created two fresh color ways of Minnow s classic stripes and they are so fresh and fun. A stripe sweater is a closet staple no matter your style and I...

Chicago Row Homes and Lofts for Sale

Chicago Magazine 9/15 1:00A Sarah Steimer

Our roundup includes brick row houses and industrial loft conversations.

Best Dressed Fall Wedding Guest

Sequins and Stripes 9/13 2:13A liz

From Left to Right: Zimmermann Bandana Dress , Line & Dot Yellow Dress , Tuckernuck Chartreuse Dress , Anna Quan Strapless Dress , Alemais Jacquard Dress , Hyacinth House Floral Dress // Second Row:...

The Best Time to Eat in Chicago? Right Now.

Chicago Magazine 9/10 1:00A Sarah Steimer

Mid-September hits the sweet spot between late-summer produce and early fall ingredients. Here’s where to go now.

Easy Chia Seed Pudding

Sequins and Stripes 9/8 2:22A liz

I m on a mission to eat more fiber and this easy chia seed recipe is so yummy. Chia seeds aren t my favorite texture but when my soon to be sister-in-law whipped this up my feelings changed! A great...

What’s Brewing Beyond The Beach

Chicago Magazine 9/2 6:36A Chicago Magazine

The beautiful beaches and emerald Gulf waters of St. Pete-Clearwater provide the perfect backdrop for indulgently lazy beach days. After a relaxing day and a legendary sunset, this vibrant and eclectic community comes to life. St. Pete-Clearwater...

Local Style Chips

Chicago Magazine 9/1 1:00A Lynette Smith

Mash-ups thrive in today’s culinary landscape, so it was only a matter of time before someone put the flavors of a Chicago-style hot dog, deep-dish pizza, giardiniera, and Italian beef into chip form. “I love potato chips and I love Chicago food,...

Why Is Our Skyline Visible From Across the Lake?

Chicago Magazine 8/27 1:00A Lynette Smith

When I lived in Grand Beach, Michigan, on the other side of Lake Michigan, I could usually see the three tallest buildings in Chicago from the beach at the end of my street. On rare occasions, I got the entire skyline. But at 43 miles away and...

Lula Cafe’s Baked French Feta

Chicago Magazine 8/27 1:00A Lynette Smith

Sure, you could cheat and use store-bought marinated olives in this riotously herbal, satisfyingly salty broiled feta dish, a longtime standard at Lula Cafe. But as one might expect from the mind behind a restaurant powered by ingredients and...

Where We Go for Korean Food in the Chicago Area

Chicago Magazine 8/26 2:28A Sarah Steimer

After diving into his review of Mister Tiger, John gives us his rundown of where to go in Chicago and the suburbs for Korean barbecue, pochas, noraebang, and more. Plus, Amy gives us the scoop on a fantastic steakhouse dessert.

Peter Orner Loves Stories that Lead to Questions, Not Answers

Chicago Magazine 8/26 1:00A Sarah Steimer

In The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter , the author melds fictional characters with true Chicago events — namely, the 1963 murder of Karyn “Cookie” Kupcinet.

Cultivating Plant Connections: The Chicago Botanic Garden is Growing a Healthy, Beautiful,...

Chicago Magazine 8/25 1:00A Chicago Magazine

Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Most visitors arrive at Chicago Botanic Garden to find the beauty one might expect — lavish backdrops for the perfect snapshot, chef-led cooking demos filling the air with delicious aromas and serene...

Asian Chicken Salad Recipe

Sequins and Stripes 8/14 1:56A liz

A few months ago I had an impromptu wine and chat with three of my friends. The plan was to just hang for an hour, have a glass of wine and sit by my girlfriend s pool. Well two hours later we were so...

Coffee with Liz • August 8, 2025

Sequins and Stripes 8/10 2:15A liz

What are your kid friendly Charleston recs? I have a family friend guide to Charleston right here ! It has great day suggestions, too. Do you think you ll be a blogger/influencer forever? I don t...