Lake View once had a thriving Japanese community, but it fell victim to a push for assimilation. As one Japanese American puts it: “You had to basically be unseen.” The post What happened to Chicago’s ...

Chicago’s pulsating and evolving dining scene is one of the best things about visiting or living in the City of the Big Shoulders. There’s always something new and exciting to experience—and taste!

With its colorful plating and playful marriage of sweet and savory, Japanese food remains one of the most popular cuisines, whether it’s a casual sushi bar or a multi-course omakase experience.

This story originally published in August 2017. The reason Chicago’s Japanese neighborhood disappeared is directly tied to a Chicago immigrant experience like no other. Japanese-Americans didn’t end ...