Three New Japanese Noodle Offerings in Chicago

Ramen, more ramen and a Japanese twist on carbonara to try in the Windy City's newest restaurants

Once thought of as the meal for college kids on a budget, ramen has grown into a formidable culinary dish appreciated by all—as there’s something for everyone. From the newest faces in the Chicago restaurant scene come dishes that highlight both the accessibility and versatility of the great Japanese staple: noodles. Furious Spoon This casual Kickstarter-funded shop in Wicker Park has been giving the hungry …

2015 Avant Guardian Photography Contest

The search for new and emerging talent returns in its 15th edition

The 15th edition of the Avant Guardian photography competition, hosted by Surface magazine, continues its annual search for new and emerging US-based talent, whether they shoot still-life, fashion or anything in between. The 10 winning submissions will be featured in the magazine’s October 2015 issue, timed with a special exhibition in New York and—in its past years—the contest has served as a useful platform for …

NAKED: Bubble

Experimental trio Naked are based in Edinburgh but prefer to be free of any geographical labels—and the hypnotic, escapist tracks off their debut EP Youth Mode speak to a generation defined more by their time on the internet than the city they inhabit. The part-epileptic, part-dazed black and white music video for their song “Bubble” hints of modern life as tomorrow’s contemporary ruins. Reminiscent of …