Thursday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATGirl PowerTrenchermen2039 W. North Ave. 773-661-1540Get a taste of some serious out-of-town talent as Christina Tosi (New York's Momofuku Milk Bar) and Rosio Sanchez (Copenhagen's Noma) join...
View ArticleWill Illinois join Club Wed?
- If anyone thought gay marriage legislation would pass easily in Illinois, the initial hiccup Wednesday in the state Senate illustrated how hard-fought the issue is likely to be every step of the...
View ArticleFans give Chicago band big surprise
For local bands, touring is both a dream and a problem. On one hand, playing sold-out shows across the country measure the highest aspirations, but logistical issues such as transportation, gasoline,...
View ArticleRestaurant Week prep
Reservations opened today for Chicago Restaurant Week 2013, which runs Feb. 1-10.More than 200 restaurants in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs participate in Chicago Restaurant Week by offering...
View ArticleIt's Teague time for the Bulls
Marquis Teague has been a bright spot for the Bulls this season. The rookie point guard's numbers-2.6 points and 1.6 assists per game-don't necessarily say that. However, he's played at least 16...
View ArticleIs there love at first sight?
The setup: Fifty-six percent of Americans believe in love at first sight, according to a "60 Minutes"/Vanity Fair poll released Wednesday.YESFor the sake of this argument, I'm going to pretend not to...
View ArticleFred alert! Armisen sounds off
No one is safe from the gentle mocking of IFC's "Portlandia" when it returns for its third season at 9 p.m. Jan. 4: the people of Portland, Ore., hipsters everywhere, or even TV fans.In a skit called...
View ArticleGroup wants green love for Chicago
Anyone who's ever celebrated St. Patrick's Day in Chicago can tell you: There's nothing quite like it. But this year, the ShamROCK Chicago Council wants to take it to the next level.The council, which...
View ArticleDig into Poutine Fest
Poutine may be a Canadian invention, but Chicago certainly has embraced the gravy-and-cheese-topped French fry dish. So much so, in fact, that the city is welcoming its first Poutine Fest this...
View ArticleThere's a new Malort in town
The Violet Hour isn't really a bar--it's more of a lounge, really. If it were a drink, it would be as elaborate as any of the libations on its menu--an esoteric concoction with a liberal splash of...
View ArticleFighting for Newtown
Like most people around the country, when Chicago Fire forward Chris Rolfe heard the news about the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., he felt helpless.That's why Rolfe is joining other prominent...
View ArticleWeekend: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATKick Off the WeekendEpic 112 W. Hubbard St. 312-222-4940Try a gourmet take on happy hour by heading to this River North restaurant's lounge for half-price appetizers (normally $3-$15) including...
View ArticleOne-stop digital Chicago hub launches
Instead of searching every social media platform, residents now can go to one place to find and track Chicago's mayor.The mayor's office on Sunday launched Chicago Digital at...
View ArticleMonday: Eat. Drink. Do.
EATLucky Number SevenQuartino626 N. State St. 312-698-5000The Near North Italian spot is celebrating its seventh anniversary by offering all of its pizzas and pastas (normally $8-$13) for $7. Enjoy...
View ArticleYou may now kiss the minister
Over the holidays, I became an ordained minister and married my friends Megan and Eric.Now I assume that any regular reader of this column will ask herself: What kind of self-loathing, mentally...
View ArticleBuddha heads spread
Half-submerged Buddha head sculptures started popping up in five Chicago neighborhoods in the fall, and in 2013, the next phrase of the public art installation is set to turn even more communities on...
View ArticleNew fest joins city's crowded lineup
Chicago loves a good summer festival, and now there's another to add to the list.The Chicago Uptown Lakefront Carnival and Entertainment Festival will launch this summer. If all goes according to plan,...
View ArticleParty with the Irish
Golden Domers in Chicago will have no shortage of places to catch tonight's National Championship game. There will be no fewer than six official Notre Dame bars featuring game parties tonight, ranging...
View ArticleThe snowless city
Is it warm enough out there for you, Chicago?If it seems like the city has had a shortage of the white stuff so far this season, it isn't a mid-winter hallucination. The warmer-than-normal temps and...
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