01/26/09

Weekend Photos: Bull & Bear

Since we first heard about Bull & Bear (431 N. Wells St.) way back in August, the "luxury sports bar&" playing field has gotten a heck of a lot more crowded. But this new spot from the Stone Lotus team, which finally opened on January 22nd, has one thing other newbies don't: in-table taps. That's right: You can pour your own beer from the comfort of your booth. We snapped barflies serving up their own suds at the bar's grand opening...

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01/21/09

Inauguration Night: Cat’s Meow

Following an extended campaign season, two-plus months of lame-duck status, and one long day of celebrating, by Tuesday night, some supporters just wanted to toast Obama’s installation as No. 44 with a low-key victory drink. We caught up with local barflies at Cat’s Meow in Humboldt...

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01/19/09

Weekend Photos: Darkroom

As the behemoth that is the greater Wicker Park/Bucktown nightlife scene continues its crawl southward, spreading its mission of martinis throughout West Town and Ukrainian Village, much of the activity has been centered on and just off Chicago Avenue, where new watering holes pop...

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01/12/09

Weekend Photos: Sonotheque

While some folks cowered on their couches Friday night, wishing they had ordered the as-seen-on-TV Snuggie (It's a blanket! With sleeves!), others were undeterred by a little old blizzard and headed out into the driving snow to get their party on. Winter weather advisory or no, we snapped folks living it up at Sonotheque, where The Rapture's Vito Roccoforte manned the turntables as part of the new monthly event Go Bang!, presented by the Empty Bottle...

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01/09/09

15 Minutes with Stephen Westman

You may not know Stephen Westman by name, but you should. Westman is the owner of Lakeview Broadcasting Company, a partner in Pete Wentz's Angels & Kings, and he helped launch the flagship location of Clandestine Industries, the boutique and salon that houses Wentz’s clothing label of the same name.

Now 31, Westman has decided to take on a more behind-the-scenes role...

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01/05/09

Weekend Photos: Windy City Soul Club at Heart of Gold

Who says hipsters don't dance? We caught hordes of folks getting down this past Saturday at Windy City Soul Club, a new monthly night dedicated to 1960s and '70s Motown soul at Heart of Gold, a private performance space. From 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. the first Saturday of every month, DJs/collectors spin the best and rarest on 45s—none of this newfangled iPod nonsense...

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