Nick's Chicago days
Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between Nick Offermanand his "Parks and Recreation" character Ron Swanson. Both talk in a slow, deep, deadpan manner and are unabashedly masculine. And, like...
View ArticleFacebook posts that never were
Remember on "The Simpsons" when Helen Lovejoy would yell, "Will someone please think of the children?" Apparently the folks over at Facebook were listening.The Wall Street Journal reported this week...
View ArticleBilly Corgan's wrestling reality show
Billy Corgan's love of wrestling led him to create Resistance Pro Wrestling, which has been holding events in Chicago since November.Now, he wants a reality television show to document Resistance Pro...
View ArticleExtreme manscaping
The groom who wants the initials of his bride-to-be emblazoned in jewels near his nether region.The man who orders a full Brazilian wax (except for a "landing strip" dyed electric blue).The couple who...
View ArticleShoe to drop Saturday
Sneakerheads rejoice. The highly anticipated Air Yeezy 2, a Nike sneaker designed by Kanye West, officially drops Saturday, but only a small handful of the shoes will be released for public...
View ArticleAndy Samberg on Chicago 'Conan'
Conan O'Brien and crew are coming to town on Monday for a week of "Conan" tapings at the Chicago Theatre as part of the TBS Just for Laughs Festival, and the schedule of interview and musical guests...
View ArticleGot $32M? Live in a penthouse
A penthouse condo on the 89th floor of the Trump Tower on the city's Near North Side has gone up for sale-and the asking price is a staggering $32 million.The condo, which is billed on the Coldwell...
View ArticleDon't let Google spoil your dates
If you Google my name, you will not see a list of articles I wrote for my college newspaper, my name on the high school honor roll or even my LinkedIn page. If you Google "Niki Fritz," you will get...
View ArticleThursday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATSummer residencePT, 20 E. Delaware Place 312-640-8135Mercadito's Patricio Sandoval opens a new restaurant this fall at the Talbott, but through summer he takes over the hotel's bar and patio with...
View ArticleChicago homicide report
Summer came early to Chicago-or rather, the high violence numbers that typically occur during the summer arrived early this year. Homicides are up 44 percent from January through May compared with the...
View ArticleCraft beers go to the can
It's not easy being a glass bottle in the summertime.Not welcome in ballparks or poolside, dangerous on hikes and at rec leagues, maligned on deck and docks, bottled beer can be a setback during warm...
View ArticleNail decals for fanatics
Ever want your dream guy at your fingertips? Just within your grasp? Eating out of your hand?Well, now you can. That is, if Ryan Gosling, Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron, Joe Jonas and Pharrell are on...
View Article5 fests to choose from
Nobody counts calories during fest season. At least, we don't. There's just too much fried goodness. If you're really looking for an adventure in eating, be sure to hit Ribfest Chicago in North Center...
View Article'Housewives' hit Chicago for wedding
There have been plenty of tears shed on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," but any crying in Sunday's episode-in which housewife Caroline Manzo's brother Jaime Laurita weds Rich Lane, his...
View ArticleChef dishes on '80 Plates'
One of three chefs with Chicago ties on Bravo's"Around the World in 80 Plates"reached the end of the road Wednesday night.On a show of big personalities, travel agent-turned-chef Gary Walker proved...
View ArticlePitchfork Festival announces schedule
With more musical talent taking the stage than ever before, the 2012 Pitchfork Music Festival is sure to be a hit with concert-goers.The festival will be held July 13-15 at Chicago's Union Park and...
View Article'Top Model' returns to Chicago
Jaslene Gonzales, winner of America's Next Top ModelĀ Season 8, is returning home to Chicago this weekend for the grand opening of her hair salon, Salon LaRouge, according to an official news...
View ArticleDeath threats don't stop lady comic
From receiving death threats by overeager "Jackass" fans to auditioning for a movie role as a Hispanic stripper, it's been an odd but rewarding year for stand-up comedian Amy Schumer. The 30-year old...
View ArticleWhat happens in Iceland ...
Hey, who's in Iceland right now? Just me? OK, then I'll explain the entire country in this column.It started like this: My friends Bojo and Trin decided to quit their jobs and hop around places that...
View ArticleMonday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATPolish Seoul food (free!)Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar, 960 W. 31st St. 773-890-0588Head to the patio for the Bridgeport bar's free Korean Polish barbecue, which includes Polish sausage...
View Article