Eat Sleep Wild

Eat Sleep Wild

Postcard from the Wild [Mid]West

Winter in Chicago, beneath the headlines: humour, hardiness, and very good pizza.

Monica Shaw's avatar
Monica Shaw
Jan 15, 2026
∙ Paid

Why would anyone choose to spend winter in Chicago—now of all times?

Chicago skyline from the north side of town

It’s a fair question. The weather alone is enough to put most people off, never mind the headlines. And yet, over the festive period, that’s exactly where I found myself: in the Wild [Mid]West, wrapped in many many layers, spending time with fa…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Monica Shaw.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Monica Shaw · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture