Summer is at its end, but there’s still plenty of opportunity to stoke those barbecue cravings. The Windy City BBQ Classic is back on September 12, marking one of the largest food events of the year. In its fourth year, the event plans to host upwards of 70 pit masters and thousands of attendees.
 

Going a step further than farm-to-table, The Duck Inn is going garden-to-table by cooking with ingredients plucked from its very own property.
 

Going out for a drink is a lot more interesting when dice and tarot cards are involved. New bar destinations in Chicago have upped the ante on the beverage ordering process with whimsical new menu offerings and formats.