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Lindsay Lohan Makes the Airport Her Runway With a Classic Hairstyle

The versatility can take you from brunch to boarding gate.

Marie Claire · Jul 30, 2025

I’m Elevating My Spring Routine With These On-Sale New Season Essentials

It's time for a refresh.

Marie Claire · Mar 21, 2025

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Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025

James Beard Awards: Chefs from Chicago’s Kasama and Virtue restaurants take home wins in gala ceremony

The awards, considered the Oscars of the culinary world, were presented on Monday night at Chicago’s Lyric Opera House. We have the complete list of winners.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 5, 2023

James Beard Award finalists announced: Obelix, Kasama among the nominees

Chef de cuisine Damarr Brown of Hyde Park’s Virtue Restaurant & Bar, is among the nominees in the category of emerging chef.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 29, 2023

11 Chicago chefs, restaurants named as as semifinalists for 2023 James Beard Awards

Best new restaurant nominees include Khmai Cambodian Fine Dining and Obélix.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 25, 2023

Ald. Sophia King joins mayoral race, Virtue chef Damarr Brown dishes on his career and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2022

Chef Damarr Brown’s Southern roots at the heart and soul of his cooking success

The Black, Southern cuisine that the Harvey-raised chef learned at home has made Hyde Park’s Virtue the hottest spot on the South Side and made him a success on “Top Chef.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 10, 2022

Theaster Gates, Prada create incubator to support designers of color

Seven local residents are among 14 chosen for the first Dorchester Industries Experimental Design Lab. The program is a collaboration between Theaster Gates’ Rebuild Foundation and the Prada Group.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2022