Creepies and Radicle landed in Bon Appétit’s freshly published 2026 restaurant coverage today, earning praise for Parisian gnocchi and sausage-stuffed olives respectively. Consider this your Monday reminder to investigate Chicago’s newest class yourself.

Ukraine declared independence on August 24, 1991, later backed by 92% of voters. Today’s 35th anniversary arrives during Russia’s continuing invasion, making what would normally be celebration an especially consequential assertion of Ukrainian identity. Check out Anelya for some of Chicago's best Ukrainian food.

National Waffle Day actually has receipts: on August 24, 1869, Cornelius Swartwout patented an improved stovetop waffle iron designed to flip safely without burning the cook. Syrup-catching grids came later. Breakfast technology has come remarkably far.