It's that time. The time when you want to curl up with something warm, maybe something spicy to clear out your sinuses, and eat everything in sight. Well, this dish is perfect for just that. Chili is incredibly seasonally appropriate, but we didn't think it could hurt to add some butternut squash and make it even more so. Dipping the grilled cheese in the chili is highly encouraged. more ›

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With the new damp chill in the air, we’ve found ourselves craving a cup of hot tea. With a baby on our hip, however, we’ve been less excited about something dressy at the Drake and more nostalgic for sweats in Grandma’s kitchen. Enter Suzi’s Tea and Cafe. This former Lakeview resident is back after a few years’ hiatus in Long Grove. Occupying the former location of Las Tablas on Lincoln, the owners have remade this... more ›

Drop what you're doing and call 312-884-3070. Then enjoy two minutes of some guy's fucking fabulous medley about grilled cheese. (Our favorites are the adaptations of "Dust in the Wind" and "Bohemian Rhapsody.") Yes, it's worth listening to the entire thing; no, we're not totally sure what the deal is. We're investigating.... more ›

When Chicagoist lived in Hyde Park, we had a local dive for every occasion: the best place to go with a hangover, the best place to satiate a Hawaiian pizza craving, the best place to use our fake ID. The Medici on 57th was always the best place to hang out with friends-- a funky, eclectic eatery with good food and constant coffee. But would our college favorite survive lunch with our toddler? Did the... more ›

Spring is when we get busy here in the Ist-A-Verse. Very busy. But, after staying bundled-up indoors all winter, it's nice for us to be out, about, and collecting things to write about for you. Here's a glimpse at what's been keeping your favorite citybloggers busily away from home and out of bed. For LAist, strong winds attacked LA on the same day the Feds raided the Crips. Not to fear, though: the Japanese... more ›

It is really cold in Chicago. Really, really cold. The kind of cold that makes you not want to leave your apartment, not want to go to work, not even want to go out drinking. So when it came time to go out to eat this week, all of our usual favorites just seemed too wimpy to stand up to Chicago's January weather. Sushi was too cold, tapas too small... let's not even get started on the idea of sitting through a tasting menu. more ›

We like to think we still have a little of the hippie in us. There’s an occasional Dead song we won’t shut off when we hear it, and we have the cutest little tie-dye we’re too ashamed to wear, but can’t seem to throw away. With all the arguments about hipsters and yuppies; we long for the day of patchouli, smoke ‘em ups, and grilled cheese sandwiches in parking lots. more ›

DCist is screwed in the event of an oil crisis. Not that we're not all screwed in the event of an oil crisis, just D.C. is more screwed. Don't sell your car yet, District resident, a cabbie can kick you to the curb if he doesn't like your address. Not even Metro can save you now. Londonist experiences the London of the future through the wonders of 3D modeling, but while the 3D guys are... more ›

Okay – brace yourself. Chicago is about to descend into St. Patrick’s Day madness and it won’t quit until the last bit of green beer vomit has been scrubbed off bar room floors everywhere. more ›

We were downtown the other day, and as we were waiting for the bus, we noticed a cool billboard on Chicago and Wells. "Be light. At the crest/of every moment emerging, breathe," it told us. We felt a little inspired and a little confused but didn't think much of it because, well, we were drunk. Ahem, tipsy. It was like, 5 p.m. or something, too. Anyway. more ›