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Housing Bulletin
Antonio Davis Sells in Burr Ridge
Yesterday, Antonio Davis, who spent two seasons with the Chicago Bulls, closed on the sale of his Burr Ridge home for $2.75 million. That’s $1 million less than the $3.75 million he had been asking for the 13-room house at the beginning of the year. It was the second house Davis had sold in the Chicago area in the past few months...
The Other Pitchfork
I’ve been craving two things since the chill set in: good bourbon (as a native Kentuckian, it takes me home) and irresistible bread pudding. When I heard a new bar in Albany Park was combining both in one seemingly made-for-me item, I wasted no time in grabbing a pair of tagalongs—my sister Liv and my friend Jenny—and heading north...
On the Market
View to a Thrill — South Loop
List Price: $990,000
The Property: The west-suburban couple who bought this three-bedroom condo on the 27th floor of the new One Museum Park East tower in 2008 were counting on using it as a second home for city getaways. They also hoped to live in it full-time...
Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Monk
Three-Pronged Approach
In 2009 it seems restaurateurs can’t go wrong with pizza, burgers, or beer. Or you can hedge your bets and try all three, as at The Lucky Monk (105 Hollywood Blvd., South Barrington; 847-898-0500), an upcoming 240-seat brewery from Jonathan Fox (La Madia) and Matt McMillin (formerly chef-partner at Big Bowl). Their pizzas will...
Housing Bulletin
Upgrades at Two Home Search Sites
Over the past week, two Chicago real-estate companies beefed up their online presence. On October 30th, @Properties went live with its upgraded site, and Dream Town Realty followed suit on November 3rd. Last week, both companies gave me a prelaunch look at their new sites, and I was impressed...
Muppet Insider
Don't-miss picks for 11.04.09 through 11.10.09: The Muppets take Chicago … Margaret Atwood does dramatic … Stefon Harris shakes up a bebop shrine … Harold Ramis, Matt Groening, and Tony Kushner wax on … and more
Only She Upgrades
Underground Hideout
After 14 years of running the Only She boutique (onlyshe.com), owner Terri Vizzone decided to “shake things up.” She had enjoyed selling clothing and accessories to women but wanted to expand. “We wanted it to be not just fashion but art of...
Weekend Photos: Halloween at The Fifty/50
Muppets, pirates, and Hunter S. Thompson: Oh, my! On Saturday we sent our photographer to The Fifty/50, where Halloween tomfoolery included costume and pumpkin-carving contests, plus drink specials in mildly disturbing, only-on-Halloween shades. To the creatively costumed: We salute you. To the pumpkin artists, a word of advice: Next year, maybe wait to dip into the Witches' Brew until after the carving contest is over...
Sale of the Week
A (Pabst) Blue-Ribbon Sale — Glencoe
List Price: $7.95 million
Sale Price: $5.2 million
The Property: The software entrepreneur Marc Ewing and his wife, Lisa Lee, last week sold their 26-room Sheridan Road mansion in Glencoe for just three-quarters of the price that they had paid for the gated estate nine years earlier.
Points South: Modest Jackpots, Savvy Pickups
I’ve spent a good chunk of my eight years in Chicago chillin' in 60614, but last week I was lured outside of its bounds for two adventures with only these directions in common: Take Lake Shore Drive south.
On the Market
River View in River North
List Price: $1.499 million
The Property: It’s a view property, but what you see from this two-story townhouse at the base of a River North condo tower isn’t the usual grand sweep of skyline or lake. Instead, you get a human-scale view of a quieter stretch of the Chicago River and tranquil Erie Park, with the handsome old
Same Place, Next Year
Gilt by Association
Brendan Sodikoff, who has worked with Alain Ducasse and Thomas Keller—and currently with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises—plans to open a restaurant called Gilt Bar in the old...
The Farce Side
Don't-miss picks for 10.28.09 through 11.03.09: Druids at CST … Monsters at Auditorium … dinosaurs in Brookfield … ghosts in West Town … and more
Housing Bulletin
The Housing Decline’s Green Lining
Among the many losses resulting from the recent real-estate downturn, John Wasik’s may be unique: he lost the premise of his latest book. Near the tail end of the housing boom, Wasik—a personal finance columnist for Bloomberg News and the author of a dozen books—was working on a book arguing that...
PBteen Arrives in Lincoln Park
Tween Scene
Previously only available to Chicagoans via catalog and online, PBteen (2111 N. Clybourn Ave.; 773-525-8349, pbteen.com), the latest affiliate of Pottery Barn, recently opened a store in Lincoln Park. The new shop, which shares an address with Pottery Barn Kids, is designed specifically for...
Weekend Photos: New Line Tavern
First Sweetwater, now New Line Tavern (201 N. Clinton St.; 312-212-5463): Happy-hour options for downtown drinkers have been popping up practically every payday. On Friday we sent our photographer over to New Line, a new tap from the minds behind Seven Ten Lanes and Daily Bar & Grill in the old Powerhouse Building...
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Prince of the City: The mysterious mob hit on 1920s Tribune reporter Jake LingleHe spent lavishly and hung out with the city's elite, including Al Capone. His murder in a passageway under Michigan Avenue outraged the city, until the truth emerged—that he was corrupt to his... |
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ContributorsNovember 2009: Bryan Smith, Joe Meno, Richard Babcock, Robert Krughoff, Saverio Truglia |
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FeedbackIn November’s letters: Responding on Todd Stroger and a beef |
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Arena: Page Two |
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Playing Keepaway: Why D.C. Democrats are so unsure about Alexi Giannoulias |
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Schindler’s ListTom Dart rescues lawyers |
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Social Networking: Old Town SocialA newcomer aims to turn chuggers into urban sophisticates |
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The Insider: Tim DaisyFive picks from the versatile Chicago new-music drummer whose trio, Vox Arcana, opens the Umbrella Music Festival on Saturday, Nov. 7th, at The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia; umbrellamusic.org). |
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Double Play: The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)The 30-member group returns to the MCA for its first concert with the Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho. |
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Eccentric company: On composer/lyricist Andrew LippaAndrew Lippa embarks on his spookiest project yet |
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Shopper: WorkshopLocal design lands in Pilsen |
Sales CheckA roundup of November’s sales, store openings, and shopping news |
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Trio Trouble: Three-bedroom condos a tough sell downtownLate-summer study by Appraisal Research Counselors says the three-bedroom condo has been the hardest hit |
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Deal Estate Condos |
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Off The ShelfDeveloper hopes 7 percent cut moves condos at Library Plaza |
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Diminished ExpectationsWhile a rehabber laments his lost profits, the new upgrades remain at Mozart Manor |
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Mini Review: The CellarThe Cellar skillfully blends slick and hip with cozy and comfy |
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Burgers: Edzo’s Burger Shop & DMK Burger BarTwo new burger projects by People Who Get It |
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Pizza: Nella Pizzeria NapoletanaNella Grassano takes thin-crust pizzamaking to the next level |
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Budget Beat: Abuelo’s Mexican Grill |
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Pour: 2007 Cousiño Macul Antiguas ReservasMore like a restrained Bordeaux than a flashy Napa cab |
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Opening: Belly ShackBill Kim bellies up to Logan Square |
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Singled Out: Hibachi Chicken WingsRandal Jacobs grills flavorful, juicy wings at Elate |
Outer Drive |
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The Lab MystiqueA place where every five-year-old intimidates me |
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