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Red velvet cupcake smackdown!
Tall Order
Sixten, the centerpiece of Donald Trump’s long-awaited project, ain’t the Sun-Times cafeteria
Master of the House
Stay, Manor’s heir apparent, is slated for a late April/early May opening
Schwimmerpalooza
Couldn’t get tickets to The Black Crowes’ sold-out concert tomorrow at Park West? (I’m right there with you—but still hopeful.) Never fear: There are plenty of other nightlife options this weekend—not the least of which is getting up-close and personal with Friend-turned-director David Schwimmer (try to contain your excitement). Get choice nightlife tidbits below, and keep reading for celeb and new bar news…
Everyone’s an Expert
The West Town wine lounge Connoisseur treats all patrons like pros
5 Bars That Put the Madness in March
Best spots to catch the NCAA basketball action
Smoke-Filled Rooms
These days, Chicago’s best barbecue comes from a legion of savvy new pit masters. Our man on the case digs in and gets his hands dirty.
Dream a Little Dream
6 Questions for chef Tony Priolo, 37
Priolo, 37, is leaving Coco Pazzo on March 29th to open Piccolo Sogno (“little dream”), a casual, 80-seat Italian restaurant in the former Thyme/Timo space (464 N. Halsted St.)
D: You’ve been at Coco Pazzo a long time. Why the change?
TP: It’s been 11 years. I love this place but it’s time for me to give it a try on my own. I owe it to them to make sure this place is still going to be the same, so I’m training Chris [Macchia] from [Coco Pazzo] Café. He’s one of my best friends.
D: Where are you from originally?
TP: Grew up on Northwest Side by Harlem Avenue. Went to CHIC…
15 Minutes with … The White Tie Affair
Move over, Fall Out Boy. The White Tie Affair, which bears a striking sonic resemblance to Pete Wentz and Co., is the latest boy band to come out of Chicago. The group, which signed with Epic Records a year ago, has been touring in support of its upcoming album, Get in Where You Fit In, out this April (check out the band’s new double video for the singles “Allow Me to Introduce Myself … Mr. Right” and “Candle (Sick and Tired)” on ngtv.com). The guys…