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Q & A with Jean-Luc Naret of Michelin
By Penny Pollack and Graham Meyer
Seven Questions for Jean-Luc Naret On Tuesday, Michelin announced the November publication of a Chicago guide. We talked with Jean-Luc Naret, the worldwide director of the Michelin guides... Read more
Top 40 Chicago Sports Moments
By Noah Isackson, Geoff Johnson, and Shane Tritsch
CHICAGO’S GOT GAME: Spanning more than 100 years, the city’s 40 most memorable sports moments mix thrilling victories with agonizing defeats Read more
Chad Starling Is the New Chef at Aria
By Penny Pollack & Graham Meyer
iPad Thai For two months, Chad Starling, previously of Saltaus and Le Lan, has helmed the kitchen at Aria (Fairmont Chicago, 200 N. Columbus Dr.; 312-444-9494), and now the menu belongs entirely to him... Read more
Free Is Good
Our top five picks for things to do this week: What’s melodious and beer-filled and chocolatey all over? Your big fat week of free delights. Read more
Dish Flash: Chef Change at Custom House Tavern
By Penny Pollack & Graham Meyer
Effective immediately, Aaron Deal is out as executive chef at Custom House Tavern (500 S. Dearborn St.; 312-523-0200). Deal’s replacement will be Perry Hendrix, who currently helms the kitchen at Brasserie by Niche in St. Louis... Read more
2010 Home of Distinction

May 13 - May 30, 2010 – Greenspire Properties and Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana came together to present the 2010 Home of Distinction. This luxury, LEED-registered, green home showcased the latest building products and design trends with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana.

The 5,200-square-foot Home of Distinction was constructed by Greenspire Properties and designed by Mandy Brown Architects PC.

Several events were held at the home, including a meet and greet with Chicago Bear’s tight end, Greg Olsen, a Ronald McDonald brunch, and several green seminars.

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