Small Bar, on Fullerton Avenue, launched with relatively little fanfare last week. Our photographer stopped by Saturday night to snap the not-so-small space. Also not so small? The burger, whose Division Street sibling we..." /> Small Bar, on Fullerton Avenue, launched with relatively little fanfare last week. Our photographer stopped by Saturday night to snap the not-so-small space. Also not so small? The burger, whose Division Street sibling we..." /> Small Bar, on Fullerton Avenue, launched with relatively little fanfare last week. Our photographer stopped by Saturday night to snap the not-so-small space. Also not so small? The burger, whose Division Street sibling we..." />
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February 2010
Weekend Photos: Small Bar opens in Lincoln Park
If you build it, it will open. After months of renovations and waiting on licenses, Chicago's third Small Bar, on Fullerton Avenue, launched with relatively little fanfare last week. Our photographer stopped by Saturday night to snap the not-so-small space. Also not so small? The burger, whose Division Street sibling we... Read more
Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Contest
February 3, 2010 -- The Regional Sub-Zero/Wolf Showroom in Glendale Heights honored the winners and participants of the Sub-Zero/Wolf Kitchen Design Contest (KDC). Held over a two year time span, professional kitchen designers, builders, and architects were encouraged to build high-end beautiful kitchens using Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. With many categories, and judged by professionals in the industry, the KDC is often referred to as the “Oscars of kitchen design.” Prizes included cash (national winners received $15,000), local and national recognition, appliances, and even an all-expense paid trip to the luxurious Breakers Hotel & Resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The KDC celebration included live music, cocktails, wine samplings from a wine expert, and hors d’oeuvres prepared by Sub-Zero/Wolf Corporate chefs. The event was sponsored by Chicago Home + Garden magazine. Read more
Design Contest

DIY-ers take note: you can win prizes for your decorating prowess. Show off a great bedroom, living room, or dining room by entering The Painted Lady's design and decor competition. The judges, including The Painted Lady’s owner Beth Harlow, Annie Wasserman of Nate Berkus Associates, and yours truly—will review photos of the spaces for originality of vision, layout, and proportion, and overall ambiance. Winners will be announced on April 8 during a cocktail reception at The Painted Lady. Prizes include gift baskets from North Bucktown merchants, subscriptions to Chicago Home & Garden magazine, and gift certificates from The Painted Lady. Deadline is March 11. More details are at thepaintedladychicago.com.

—JAN PARR

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A Park Ridge Turkey Finally Flies
By Dennis Rodkin
List Price: $949,000
Sale Price: $857,500
The Property: The Park Ridge family who bought this new house that had stood unsold for nearly three years got the place for about half of what the builder had originally wanted. “There’s a lot that the builder put in that I don’t think he would have done if he’d known he would sell in the... Read more
50% off at Midnight Sun

I just snagged this 1958 painting by Allan Erwo at Midnight Sun Antiques in Libertyville for half off. I’ve had my eye on it for some months, and owner Annika Christensen was savvy enough to contact me when she started her sale. All old inventory (certain items excluded) is marked down through February 20.

—JAN PARR

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