Food & DrinkWicker Park
Where to Eat in Wicker Park Without the Wait
The spots Chicago locals go for a great meal and no two-hour line.
This Weekend
How Locals Actually Spend a Weekend in Chicago
Where to eat, what to do, and where Chicago locals actually go this weekend — starting in Wicker Park and Logan Square.
Weekend GuideWicker Park
The Latest
Date Nightthe West Loop
Chicago Date Nights That Don't Feel Like a Cliché
Low-key, genuinely good ideas for a night out in Chicago.
NeighborhoodsLogan Square
A Day in Logan Square: Coffee, Shops, and a Good Walk
How to spend an easy afternoon in one of Chicago's best pockets.
Don't-Miss
10 Things to Do in Chicago This Week
- Live music in Wicker ParkThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in Logan SquareMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in the West LoopAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in Wicker ParkSunday, family-friendly
People of Chicago
PeoplePortrait
The Chicago Cooks Quietly Changing the Food Scene
The people behind the meals Chicago is talking about.
PeoplePortrait
Meet a Chicago Maker Worth Knowing
A short profile of someone doing good work in Chicago.
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