November 2007
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124 Best DishesWe scoured the city for the top offerings on Chicago's world-class restaurant scene. From appetizer through dessert, from über haute pineapple rum soup to down-home juicy fried chicken, here's... |
Features
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Starry NightsIn a new spin on enchanted evenings, traditional gowns give way to artfully assembled separates and accessories—to looks of sporty sophistication bohemian panache |
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AliensExotic animals and plants are crisscrossing the globe as never before. Many of these unwelcome species have found their way to the Chicago area and are wreaking havoc on our local ecosystem. |
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How the CIA Enlisted the Chicago Mob to Put a Hit on CastroEver wonder about the sanity of America's leaders? Take a close look at perhaps the most bizarre plot in U.S. intelligence history |
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The New Vice PresidentFrom our November 2007 issue: In his new book, Peter Sagal, the smart and impish host of NPR's Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me!, turns his attention to porn, gluttony, swingers' clubs,... |
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Arena: Money |
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The Plane TruthChicago’s airports may be crowded and full of delayed passengers, but there’s one big advantage to flying out of here—it’s cheaper. Here’s why plane tickets cost what they do. |
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Tough Love: Great Chicago NovelsWe asked the experts to help us name the ten essential Chicago novels. The result: a list with big shoulders |
Cheers |
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5 Bars' Picks For...crisp fall beers |
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Now CirclingThe Orbit Room presents a sleeker take on the corner-tavern theme. |
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Old StyleLogan Square embraces its inner old man without falling asleep on its barstool |
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Southern DiscomfortLucero and Bobby Bare Jr. play November 9th at 9 p.m. at Metro |
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Art Imitates DeathAudrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife, discusses art, writing, and her upcoming exhibition on Isabella Blow, the fashion icon who died last spring. |
Deal Estate |
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A Daisy of a HouseGinevra King, the model for The Great Gatsby's Daisy Buchanan, spent her youth in this Lake Forest house that is now for sale. |
Dining Out |
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Chefs on the Grill - Bob DjahanguiriBob Djahanguiri The energetic Persian native who thrilled Chicagoans a generation ago with Toulouse and Yvette is back, this time with Old Town Brasserie Market and four-star chef Roland Liccioni... |
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Name GameNext year, the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon will become the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. |
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The Biggest LosersWho is suffering most from the Big Ten Network blackout? |
The Dream TeamA Gore-Obama ticket next November may be unrealistic, but it's fun to dream about |
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Politics |
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Mr. Inside OutFrom our November 2007 issue: Tony Rezko climbed from immigrant roots to the highest circles in Illinois. In his first interview since his indictment on corruption charges, he's defiant—and... |
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Dining TidbitsPizza, Budget Beat, Loungestaurant, Big Opening |
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Time TablesThe West Loop's gorgeous Sepia is a good restaurant that could someday be a great one; Café 103's tiny BYO charms the taste buds off its Beverly neighbors |
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Eating ClarkOne street. Two goals: making it from Evanston to downtown before dark, and trying as many places on Clark Street as humanly possible. |
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Singled Out: Bien TruchaTerrific Mexican food at Bien Trucha in downtown Geneva |
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FahrenheitOne of Fox River Valley's most highly anticipated openings in ages |
The Closer |
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Will You Be My Friend?Facebook faux pas are impossible to avoid—if you're not 19. |
Deal Estate Condos |
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Making HistoryNew digs for storied town |
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A Chance to Attend HarvardA former South Side prep school graduates into a collection of stylish residences. |
Arena |
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Six Degrees of Ken VandermarkWe examine the sphere of influence of Ken Vandermark, Chicago's hardest-working musician. |
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Guess Hue?This winter, the design world loves colors that combine techno with retro. We pair items with four shades we predict you’ll see a lot of in the near future. |
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Design Within Her ReachThe Art Institute's new design curator, Zoë Ryan, discusses her own art collection, good luck charms, current obsessions, and more |
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Ritz, on the RocksWe love retro cocktails—and the rings that go with them. No need to wait for a suitor: The only thing more stylish than a cocktail ring is the woman who buys one for herself. |
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Drawing a CrowdThe Art Institute's astounding collection of prints and drawings deserves a closer look. |
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Homo Sapiens BarackusHomo sapiens barackus identified in its natural habitat |
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5 Albums that Move...Nico Muhly, the composer whose Step Team will première Nov. 5th in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s MusicNow series |
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Critical MassNoteworthy new releases for November |
Sales CheckA roundup of this month’s sales, store openings, and shopping news |
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Writers on the RecordVictoria Lautmann chats with Ann Packer. |
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Shopper: Nanette LeporeNanette Lepore's first Midwest store opens in Bucktown in late October. |
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WailA chorus of volunteers puts everyday gripes into song. |
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The RedwallsDumped by their label, the band is reborn on an indie |
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New CountryTom Schraeder and his Gram Parsons-Wilco-Paul Westerberg-Tim Booth-inspired sound, fresh off Lollapalooza, are on the brink of stardom. |
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Conversation With ... Tom LemmingBarrington resident Tom Lemming's high-school football scouting newsletter has landed him a column, TV and radio gigs, and a new 282-page magazine. |
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You Should Know ... E. Faye ButlerThe South Shore native who hit it big in musical theatre returns home to play the First Lady of Song |
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The Blip - November 2007Bright spots on the month's cultural calendar |
