07/27/09Weekend Photos: Division Ale HouseNever mind the fish and chips, the see-and-be-seen patio seating, or the Tiffany-style chandeliers. When it comes to Division Ale House (1942 W. Division St.; 773-384-6886), the new Irish-ish pub from the owner of Wicker Park’s People Lounge, we’re most curious about the “portable tabletop beer tower,” a device that sounds either frighteningly frat house or... Posted at 05:25 PM in Seen on the Scene | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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07/20/09Weekend Photos: The Red CanaryAlthough its official opening date is still in flux (our source says as soon as midweek; stay tuned for updates), we scored a sneak peek of The Red Canary, a new “gastro-lounge” in the old Avenue M address, at a preview party late last week. Gone is the previous tenant’s airy interior; the look is now... Posted at 01:47 PM in Seen on the Scene | Permalink | Comments (1) |
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07/13/09Weekend Photos: Dream Grand OpeningOn Friday night, the bar formerly known as Krem celebrated its reintroduction as Dream with Cirque du Dream, a grand-opening party stocked with acrobats, contortionists, and plenty of good, old-fashioned drinking. Although the spot got a makeover courtesy of its new owners, the folks behind... Posted at 10:47 AM in Seen on the Scene | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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07/06/09Weekend Photos: Fireworks at The Terrace at TrumpTalk about a view: On Saturday, our photographer headed up to the new 16th-floor Terrace at Trump to snap folks sipping drinks in the shadow of the Navy Pier fireworks. Suddenly our back porch doesn’t look so chic. Posted at 03:01 PM in Seen on the Scene | Permalink | Comments (2) |
Call it bar hopping by proxy: Each week we send our photographers into the thick of the action to capture the latest openings and the most buzzed-about events; then, on Mondays, we post the photos here, where you can view them without getting elbowed in the side or having a drink spilled down your pants. You’re welcome. And for those who do run into our photographers out and about, be sure to smile for the camera.
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