Man-B-Que is a monthly meet-up in Chicago for men who like to barbeque, but there are no utensils and no asking if you can have some, just take it.

Thursday through Sunday, Naperville hosts Ribfest,a festival that rivals even the Taste of Chicago.

As the calendar pages turn, farmers markets like Chicago's Green City market get more colorful.

Craving a good home-made meal, a Mediterranean dish, Mexican food, sushi, Italian or a good Chicago style hot dog? Check out these new restaurants that opened throughout the city.

Check out the reports from the front lines in this Weekly, then hit the town to pump some life into your own summer routine.