Buzz List for February 2, 2026
My book in the Sun-Times, what that "general strike" business was about, and the long-awaited Warlord scandal
Buzz List for January 26, 2026
Last night's Banchet awards, Beard semifinalists, and who got screwed in the closing of Time Out Market?
Buzz List for January 19, 2026
Time Out Market is over, but Green City Market has a new home in the works, and reviews of Class Act, Chomp, and SHŌ Omakase
Buzz List for January 12, 2026
Come to my book's launch party, where the deals are for Restaurant Week, and have a kathi roll for breakfast
Buzz List for January 5, 2026
Looking at three newish places from Zubair Mohajir, more best of '25s, and in memory of two hardworking Chicago chefs.
Buzz List for December 22, 2025
How much for an influencer's influence, Reddit is today's LTHForum, and I went to Creepies and Nine Garden
Buzz List for November 24, 2025
Michelin gave us a little more than we expected, new from Joe Flamm, Jenner Tomaska and the Milk Room space, and Toronto's Caesaroni
Buzz List for November 17, 2025
Pre-order my book at 15% off! Plus Alinea gets a flat, and the state of steak 2025













