Taylor Street’s Restaurant Revival
TAYLOR MADE: The little street that could
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The Bento Box Opens in Bucktown
THE BUZZ: On Rick Spiros’s 12-seat BYO and takeout place
Bia for Mia Coming to River West
THE BUZZ: Mel Markon teams up with John Grbac
‘Ohana Opens in North Center
THE BUZZ: The restaurant will feature more soups and noodles and simplified takes on grown-up entrées
Z&H MarketCafe in Hyde Park
Hyde Parkers were happy when Tim Schau and Sam Darrigrand opened their ambitious Kenwood grocery/deli/café at 1126 East 47th Street in 2008. Finally, there was a source for up-there meats, cheeses, imported specialty foods, and fancy-pants sandwiches and coffee that didn’t involve a significant trip across town. Many were happier still when the two opened … Read more
Chef Dave Beran on Next, the New Grant Achatz Restaurant
SINGLED OUT: A look at the chef of the upcoming restaurant
Weekend Photos: Felix da Housecat @ The Mid
The longtime Chicago-house DJ and producer—and hometown son—Felix da Housecat (that’s him in the tortoiseshell specs and plaid shirt) stepped up Saturday for his inaugural spin on the decks at The Mid, a new West Loop dance club that opened December 30th in the old Mannequin space…
Bear Down Boy: Pete Wentz works the room at Angels & Kings’ Hard Rock opening bash
At first glance, I thought the fuzzy bear hood worn by Pete Wentz at last night’s VIP reopening of Angels & Kings in the Hard Rock Hotel—view a photo gallery here—signaled either a transition out of his flat-hair phase or further proof that the fashion industry, and the faux-fur trade in particular, will be taking a truly whimsical turn for spring…
VIP Reopening: Angels & Kings @ Hard Rock Hotel
The rock lounge Angels & Kings, formerly of River North, reopened last night to an invite-only crowd in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago. Pete Wentz and his new band, Black Cards, played a short set before posing on the red carpet (that’s him, with what we can only assume are pro-Bears swipes of solidarity greasepaint) then hitting the bar…
A Bar for Every Bears Fan: Where to Watch Sunday’s Game Against the Packers
Yesterday, I used a very important communication tool (Facebook) to poll a medium-sized group of people (my Facebook friends) on an extremely pertinent question: Where will you be watching Sunday’s Biggest-Deal Sporting Event of All Time?…