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November 2010
Mado Gets a New, Young Crew
By Penny Pollack, Kaitlin Petersen, and Lena Singer
Mado: The Beat Goes On He may be only 25 years old, but New York transplant Brandon Baltzley has been in the kitchen for nearly half his life... Read more
Democratic Strategist Joe Trippi on Why Tom Dart Dropped Out of the Mayor's Race
By Carol Felsenthal
Joe Trippi, best known for being Howard Dean’s campaign manager in the 2004 presidential primary season, spent days in Chicago in September and October advising Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on his possible run for mayor. But two weeks ago, the sheriff announced that he won’t run after all, due to family obligations. Trippi—who had just returned from Mexico, where he rested after helping to run Jerry Brown’s victorious race for California governor—called me this morning to discuss Dart’s decision. Here, highlights from our conversation... Read more
Mmm. Drama.
Our top five picks for things to do this week: Urban Theater Company has dinner on the brain . . . the other Homer hits A Red Orchid . . . Breakbone dances about architecture . . . plus, what Scrooge will be doing this weekend when he doesn’t have a Labradoodle on his lap Read more
Shaping Up
By Elizabeth Frantz
If you’re pining for reflective room accessories this holiday season, the new and affordable shape mirrors from Graham & Brown are a great option... Read more
Chizakaya Mini-Review
By Denise Peñacerrada
A lackluster stretch of Lincoln Avenue in Lake View just picked up a little steam with Chizakaya, a hip Japanese small-plate-and-pub combo. Read more