At his Logan Square restaurant, Mychael Bonner nails the Afro-Caribbean fare, but unpolished service holds the spot back.
Review: Spice by CMB Is Still Getting Its Feet
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“I left reporting in 1985 to be one of Harold Washington’s spokespeople. I’d never worked in government before, but he was a history-making, crusading, paradigm-changing mayor, and I wanted to be part of that.”
Laura Washington Remembers a Young Obama’s Ego
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Built by a trader, revived by a physician, a 19th-century Bronzeville mansion is for sale.
A Former Hospital Hits the Housing Market
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“Listen, I get it: No one wants to picture a loved one in this situation. Nevertheless, here’s what you need to know (about Deb’s Law), which you can then tuck away in the back of your mind, hopefully forever.”
To Live and Die (With Dignity) in Illinois
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Seven reasons to get away this fall: From an inaugural food fest to an art museum expansion, the time is right to hit these destinations.
Seven Reasons to Get Away This Fall
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Check out the latest fall fashions, alongside an interview with singer (and our model) Tasha
Fall Fashion: Starring Tasha
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There's still time to nominate a Chicagoan of the Year! Send your submission(s) to feedback@chicagomag.com — the last day to send is Monday, Sept. 7
Pete Crow-Armstrong is having a hell of a season. Take a look back at our March profile of the fan-favorite Cub
Welcome to the Show
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Cardinal Cupich and Catholic nuns are suing Illinois to block its medical aid-in-dying law before it starts on Sept. 12. Here's what you need to know about Deb's Law:
To Live and Die (With Dignity) in Illinois
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“I get a fair amount of hate mail. We’re talking about people who call you the N-word, the B-word, the C-word. I just say, ‘I don’t think we agree on this, but I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts.’ ”
Laura Washington Remembers a Young Obama’s Ego
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Brendan Fernandes’s heritage and fascination with fabric come into play in his newest solo show, “The Noise Will Sound,” which opens September 17 at his home base, Monique Meloche Gallery in West Town.
Artist Brendan Fernandes Embraces Kenyan Textiles
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Cheesy spaetzle, a tangle of rustic noodles and Gruyère sauce that’s southern Germany’s answer to mac and cheese, is a menu mainstay at Edelweiss in Norridge. Here's how to make it at home.
How to Make Edelweiss’s Cheesy Spaetzle
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The 90-mile Big Sur stretch of Highway 1 has fully reopened, a food and wine fest debuts in Michigan, and an art museum has expanded in Arkansas: This fall's seven best excursions.
Seven Reasons to Get Away This Fall
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“There’s a theological discourse to be had here: What is God’s will? Whose God, exactly? And who’s to say putting someone on a ventilator isn’t also playing God?”
To Live and Die (With Dignity) in Illinois
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Food & Wine editor in chief Hunter Lewis says “Adam and Tom have built a neighborhood restaurant that feels deeply personal, and their business model gives us hope and a roadmap for others...who are looking for a more sustainable way to grow.”
John’s Food & Wine is Food & Wine Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year
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The political analyst, 71, on hate mail, Harold Washington, and why she got into journalism.
Laura Washington Remembers a Young Obama’s Ego
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The Chicago-born artist has a new spring-themed album. Now she models the top looks of the fall.
Fall Fashion: Starring Tasha
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“Its tightly curated romp of a chef-led menu, curiosity-sparking wine list, and warm and welcoming atmosphere — on each visit I felt like the restaurant was in the flow state, and pulled diners right into it, too.”
John’s Food & Wine is Food & Wine Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year
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The unassuming spot serves halal Malaysian homestyle classics like roti telur, a crispy egg-stuffed flatbread with lentil curry for dunking ($3), and sweet-savory-spicy mee goreng mamak, stir-fried egg noodles with sambal and soy ($9).
Why We Love Asian Homecook
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Do you know a Chicagoan who a positive impact on the city or world? Nominate them for our 2026 Chicagoans of the Year! Make a brief case for your candidate and email it to feedback@chicagomag.com
Whether you want to stay at a castle in Wisconsin or see the northern lights Iceland, these seven new excursions will cross something special off your list
Seven Reasons to Get Away This Fall
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Whip up a batch of this classic German-American fare for Oktoberfest.
How to Make Edelweiss’s Cheesy Spaetzle
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Here’s the low-down on the state law going into effect this month that lets terminal patients end things on their own terms.
To Live and Die (With Dignity) in Illinois
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Toyuba Amer Ali was born and raised in Malaysia, where she learned to cook. After she moved to Chicago with her kids in 2024, she started Asian Homecook with meals she made and sold out of her home.
Why We Love Asian Homecook
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“We didn’t come from a lot of money when we were living in Kenya. My mom’s mother was a seamstress who made most of our clothes, and it instilled an idea of feeling empowered by clothing.”
Artist Brendan Fernandes Embraces Kenyan Textiles
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Our food critic @jdkess.bsky.social discusses what @foodandwine.com confirmed: John's Food & Wine is one of our favorite neighborhood spots for a reason www.chicagotribune.com/2026/09/01/j...
John’s Food & Wine is Food & Wine Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year
The Lincoln Park neighborhood bistro has always been one of our favorites for its memorable cuisine.
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Food & Wine@foodandwine.com · last wk.Ever-changing food, budget-friendly wine pours, and a whole new approach to running a restaurant: Meet our 2026 Restaurant of the Year.
The Lincoln Park neighborhood bistro has always been one of our favorites for its memorable cuisine.
John’s Food & Wine is Food & Wine Magazine’s Restaurant of the Year
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From a new food fest to an art museum expansion, the time is right to hit these destinations.
Seven Reasons to Get Away This Fall
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Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial could wrap up this week. Revisit our story from last year about the Englewood native and the accusations against him.
The Tragedy of Lil Durk
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