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Eat. Watch. Do.

Thursday, January 30, 2025

It’s Thursday, Chicago.

This week critic Nina Metz reviews “Paradise,” a new thriller starring Sterling K. Brown on Hulu, from the creator of “This is Us.” Plus, get all the details on your next winter escape — no passport required — that’s just a day’s travel direct from O’Hare.

And don’t miss your chance to cast your vote in the final round of the Readers’ Choice Food Awards. The awards will crown your favorites in Chicagoland's food and beverage space from 2024.

Enjoy the weekend, we’ll see you back here next week.

— Lauryn Azu, deputy editor

‘Paradise’ review: A Secret Service agent goes rogue

Sterling K. Brown stars as a Secret Service agent caught up in a conspiracy that involves a dead president.

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Readers’ Choice Food Awards: It’s time to vote for your favorite Chicagoland restaurants, bars and more

After reviewing hundreds of nominations, the Tribune food team has selected five finalists in each category, but the rest is up to you.

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Review: In the intense ‘A Slow Air’ at Steep Theatre, a conversation between siblings is backgrounded by a terrorist act

Scottish playwright David Harrower (“Blackbird”) is known for plays that get their power from a stark and simple exchange of words.

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Here are the winners of the Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence

The Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence were announced Sunday, crowning Chicago’s top restaurants and chefs in coveted categories.

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Review: ‘Avaaz’ is a laugh-out-loud funny primer on Iran at Chicago Shakespeare

Michael Shayan’s show, in which he plays his own mother as she celebrates the Iranian New Year, has much akin to stand-up comedy.

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Valentine’s Day 2025: 70 specials at Chicagoland restaurants and bars, from romantic dinners to Galentine’s Day gatherings

It might be hard to imagine going out in these freezing temps but Valentine’s Day will be here soon so you need to make plans to avoid heartbreak.

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Neko Case didn’t set out to write a tell-all. Yet she still told plenty in ‘The Harder I Fight The More I Love You’

Her new book is unlike her music in an important way: The book is as direct as her song writing is cryptic. Those Chicago years play an important part.

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Restaurant news: Mahari in Hyde Park explores the cuisine of the African diaspora, plus more openings and closings

Executive chef and owner Rahim Muhammad describes his menu as a “Creole take on African Caribbean and Latin food.”

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US Virgin Islands offer an easy escape from the drudgery of Chicago’s winter

The islands boast year-round tropical weather, white sand beaches and turquoise waters along with historic multicultural attractions.