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Last night about 60 people gathered at the Architecture Foundation for Secrets of the Stylists, a very stylish discussion co-sponsored by our magazine and featuring Cynthia McCullough, Diane Ewing, and Susan Victoria...
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Dish Flash: On Cibo Matto's New Steak Menu
Chef Evan Percoco talks about the new dish at the acclaimed Italian restaurant, and their new desserts from a new pastry chef.
Adult Prom: Insufficiently Ironic, Excessively Midwestern for New Yorkers
Some folks in these parts are getting together for simulacra of their high-school years, or just as excuse to dress up, drink, and dance. Clearly, this is unacceptable (if you're from flyover country).
Dish Flash: Ryan Poli Visits Spain for Tavernita Ideas
The chef/partner of the upcoming Tavernita hit Madrid, Barcelona, and places in between, where he found a surprising Mexican influence. One inspiration: Tickets and 41, a restaurant/bar combo from Albert Adrià (brother of Ferran) that's reminiscent of Next and the Aviary.
EPA Wants the Chicago River Clean Enough to Swim In
The EPA doubles down on its push to get Chicago to clean up the river, as well as the Cal-Sag and Little Calumet. But reducing pollution would obviously put our children at risk.
On the Market
A Window on Old Glencoe
List Price: $2.195 million
The Property: The many windows that line the front of this 1920s Glencoe house evoke a summer day before air conditioning, when all those windows could be thrown open to lure in a cool breeze off Lake Michigan, just three blocks away...
Terragusto on Armitage to Become Pastaterra
Terra Incognita
After service Saturday night, the Lincoln Park location of Terragusto will enter the dressing room and reemerge May 18 as Pastaterra...
Chicago Code: Canceled On Account of Grimness
Why? Wysocki. It's a shame the show couldn't find its footing before bean-counters pulled the plug, and a significant financial loss for the real Chicago. But while you're waiting for "Boss," check out "Crime Story."
A Wasserstein Prize Winner Clocks In
This Week’s Five: Hickorydickory at Chicago Dramatists … Elvis Costello at the Chicago Theatre … lessons in architecture at the MSI … plus, a street art show in Pilsen
Radio Day: Inside the WGN Studio
A longtime fan, first-time guest reflects on being the man behind the curtain, at least for a few minutes, and the deeper questions of what we say when we talk.
Dish Flash: A Soupçon of Voltaire
The old Bar Louie in River North has a new tenant with a French accent: Bistro Voltaire. We made the acquaintance of Claudine Hubert, the chef, and got enough details to whet our appetites.
Michael Daley, the Smartest Daley Brother You've Probably Never Heard of
As Rich Daley counts down his last days as mayor—awash in news coverage, mostly nostalgic—I thought it would be interesting to take a look at his brother, Michael, about whom surprisingly little has been written. While working on a profile of Bill Daley in 2004, I was told repeatedly that Michael was the most intelligent of the four Daley boys...
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Congressman Quigley to Some Boat Owners: Shove Off
This week, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-5th) is releasing a list of 60 ideas to reduce the federal debt and deficit spending—and already, one of the smallest proposals in the pack has stirred up angry opposition. Quigley advocates ending the home mortgage interest deduction for boats that owners have claimed as second homes...
Rick Bayless Puts Rich Melman On Blast After Beard Awards No-Show
Rich Melman finally wins a Beard Award, taking this year's Best Restaurateur prize. But he was a no-show at the ceremony itsef, and Rick Bayless called him out. Can't we all just get along?
Standard Bar/Grill Takes Another Stab at Pleasing the Wicker Park Masses
“What’s with the sign? Looks like Barnum & Bailey presents a bar,” huffed The Creative Director as we pulled up beneath the many-bulbed marquee announcing Standard Bar/Grill the latest incarnation of the Wicker Park watering hold most recently occupied by Loft Six Ten...
String A Strand Opens Second Boutique in Lake View
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Find unique beads, stones, and gems from around the world at String A Strand (3446 N. Southport Ave.; 773-248-8002)...
Free Music in the Chicago Cloud
Need something to listen to? Want to stream locally? The CSO, Chicago Public Library, Thrill Jockey, CHIRP, and WFMT all offer good options for when you're desk-bound or on the go.
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Best New Restaurants in Chicago 2011
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Sarah Ruhl Returns to the Goodman with ‘Stage Kiss’LOVE RULES: The playwright Sarah Ruhl adds to her string of Chicago productions with the world premiere of Stage Kiss, a comedy exploring a few of her favorite themes—the nature of... |
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Ikram Goldman: From Dressing Michelle Obama to Opening a New StoreTHE DIVA'S NEW DIRECTION: With a celebrated eye and an imperious style, Ikram Goldman turned her high-end Chicago shop into a quasi salon for the rich and well dressed. Now, even as reports surface... |
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Laurie Schiller, the Most Successful College Coach You've Never Heard OfBLADES OF GLORY: As the women's fencing coach at Northwestern, the gentle 60-year-old has surpassed 1,000 wins in his career—success that puts him a cut above most other college coaches |
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5 More Exotic Spots for Destination Drinking |
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Would Hemingway Lift a Pint at the Hubbard Inn?THE GLASS ALSO RISES: A new River North concept bar—from the people behind English, LaSalle Power Co., and Angels & Mariachis—is inspired by Papa’s European exploits |
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Behind the Business of Grant Achatz's Next RestaurantPAIR OF ACES: Grant Achatz has assumed the mantle of Chicago’s hottest celebrity chef. But Nick Kokonas—the money guy behind the scenes—may be his equal in innovative thinking |
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'Grease' Returns to Its Raunchy Chicago RootsNOT TEEN ANGELS: The original version of the sanitized 1978 film opens at American Theater Company |
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Five Best Things to Do in MayPOCKET GUIDE: Chicago Craft Beer Week, Andy Warhol, Hickorydickory, and More |
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Feminist and ‘Bachelors and Bunnies’ Author Carrie Pitzulo on ‘Playboy’QUOTED: Is the legendary magazine productive or unproductive for women? |
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Painter Matthew Metzger Takes on Reality at MCA with ‘Nocturne’DOUBLE TAKE: The Ravenswood artist, who is gaining international attention with his combination of trompe l’oeil and abstraction, is featured in a solo show at the Museum of Contemporary Art |
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Artists to Watch at Art Chicago’s NEXT: Chinatsu Ikeda, Juan Angel Chavez, and Angel OteroTHREE ARTISTS TO WATCH: Three emerging, SAIC-connected artists to look for at the younger, edgier companion to the art fair |
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Mini-review: ‘Reveal: Studio Gang Architects’ by Jeanne GangLETTING IN THE LIGHT: The local starchitect builds an idiosyncratic work from her firm’s hidden influences |
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Barack Obama Protégé Will Burns Begins His AscentMOMENT OF YOUTH: The president suggested the University of Chicago student table his Ph.D. Studies for politics, and now the 37-year-old is the new Fourth Ward alderman |
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Home Remodeling on the Rebound?Study forecasts likely uptick in spending |
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Bank Loses Money on Former Chicago Bull John Salmons's HousePASSING THE BUCK: After the athlete headed for Milwaukee, PrivateBank took a big loss on the house he rented |
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Pampered Chef Founder Goes on House DietKitchenware executive downsizes, but new house still has 13 rooms |
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Deal Estate Condos |
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Northbrook Townhomes Up the UndergroundBasements shifted to the second floor at Meadow Ridge |
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Bridgeport Townhouses Get Finishing TouchBank had to complete the repossessed Riverside Homes before selling them—below the original asking price |
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Let the Games Begin at Coliseum ParkDeveloper hopes to spur sales with price reductions |
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The Hot List: 10 places everyone’s talking about and dining at in May in order of heatChicago's most-buzzed-about restaurants this month |
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Tips for Preventing Skin Cancer |
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New Pill Offers Alternative for Skin Cancer CareTHE SKIN GAME: Despite a promising new treatment for basal cell carcinomas, doctors still warn against too much sun. An update on skin cancer care—and some advice about prevention |
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Versatile Stylishness for Chicago WeatherSTYLE TIP: Jackets for the city's unpredictable temps |
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Carhartt Comes to ChicagoSHOPPER: The 122-year-old Detroit-based maker of blue-collar clothes opens a store in Wicker Park |
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Roots Brings Quad City Pizza to Ukrainian Village |
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Mini Review: Olive Or Twist in Berwyn |
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The Bento Box Serves Up Asian-Inspired Entrées in BucktownBUDGET BEAT: Everything is made to order at this laid-back BYO |
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Pleasant House Bakery Brings Savory Pies to ChicagoSINGLED OUT: The Bridgeport BYO features a homey menu of pies and pastries |
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Amateur Chef Tackles BouillabaisseTOIL AND TROUBLE: How hard can it be to make seafood stew? Our writer finds himself in deep water |
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A Tourist’s Guide to the Indianapolis 500VROOM WITH A VIEW: The world’s largest single-day sporting event turns 100 in May, so it will be bigger than ever—all the more reason to go |
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Anonymous Restaurant Reviewing: Journalistic Gold Standard or Antiquated Parlor Game?MISSION: INCOGNITO: I’m a card-carrying member of a dwindling species: anonymous restaurant reviewer. Is the ruse still crucial? Or is the jig up? |
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