Waldorf Astoria Chicago The Waldorf Astoria Chicago has reemerged from a top-down renovation, led by Chicago-based hospitality design and architecture firm KTGY Simeone Deary Design Group, who first designed the interiors in 2009. With a refreshed lobby, lounge, dining spaces and guest rooms, the reimagined Chicago mainstay ... More

Where to Eat The Omakase Room at Sushi-san is a new 10-seat omakase experience where master sushi chef Kaze Chan will showcase his inventive Japanese cuisine through an 18-course menu that will include influences from his roots in Vietnam, China and Japan. Products will be impeccably sourced ... More

Where to Eat in Chicago: Situated in River North, HiFi Hospitality’s Chalet welcomes guests with cozy après-ski vibes and tavern-style comfort food designed for sharing, featuring elevated dishes that evoke a Rocky Mountain feel. Must-try dishes range from salmon tartare and duck confit poutine to grilled peach ... More

Lure Fishbar Known for its world-class sushi program, raw bar and rotating oyster selection, Lure Fishbar—which already has locations in New York City and Miami—has arrived in River North. “Since opening Lure in the heart of SoHo 15 years ago, we’ve always strived to create a restaurant ... More

Graziela Beloved by the likes of Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez, Highland Park–based jewelry brand Graziela, founded by Brazilian designer Graziela Kaufman, has introduced a new collection of stunning yet wearable statement pieces set in 18-karat white gold. Pérola, showcasing freshwater pearls paired with colorful London ... More

On view from September 19, 2021 through January 24, 2022 at The Art Institute in Chicago is an exhibition of conceptual artist Barbara Kruger, Thinking of You. I Mean Me. I Mean You. Known for her use of visuals and provocative text crafted to expose and ... More

Raised by a pair of medical doctors who are beloved by their patients, it was only natural that Giselle Wasfie would become inspired to venture down the path of health and wellness. The music journalist-turned-doctor of acupuncture and medicine launched Remix Acupuncture and Integrative Health in ... More

Claudia The twice-monthly pop-up eatery in West Town called Claudia was first dreamt up in 2015 by chef Trevor Teich in an effort to serve his innovative cuisine in a more alternative setting. This summer, Claudia will open a permanent location in Bucktown. Teich has curated a ... More

Sable at Navy Pier The new hotel Sable at Navy Pier, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, welcomes visitors with sweeping views of the Windy City skyline and Lake Michigan. Designed by Chicago-based firm KOO, the hotel’s 223 nautical-inspired rooms and suites ... More

The Art Institute of Chicago is welcoming two globally acclaimed portraits for an exhibition entitled The Obama Portraits this summer. Kehinde Wiley’s painting of President Barack Obama and Amy Sherald’s portrait of First Lady Michelle Obama. The pair are on loan from the Smithsonian’s National ... More