Chicago’s new mayor has one of the trickiest jobs in politics
Brandon Johnson will struggle to fulfil his grand promises
Foodies in Chicago have no shortage of options. Yuppies flock to the West Loop, where the restaurants mostly serve “modern American” small plates. The old school head to steakhouses downtown, and the more adventurous take cabs out to Devon Avenue or 26th Street for Indian or Mexican food. Yet for visiting dignitaries, a relatively new establishment on the South Side, the Bronzeville Winery, has become a favoured location. The reason why is less what it serves, though the food and wine list are both excellent, but what it represents: a hint that Chicago’s deep racial and geographical divides can be lessened.
This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “Let’s go Brandon”
United States May 13th 2023
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