Jennifer Tanaka Discusses the Best of Chicago
Jennifer Tanaka visited the set of CLTV’s Evening News to discuss the Best of Chicago, as featured in the August 2011 issue of Chicago magazine.
Year: 2011
Grilling with Stephanie Izard: Broccoli with Crispy Onions and Bleu Cheese Cream
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Yorkshire Pork Tenderloin @ NoMI Kitchen
Dance 10, looks 3. The Yorkshire pork tenderloin w/ charred scallion @NoMI Kitchen tasted yummy but needs better art direction.
Lake Superior Walleye @ NoMI Kitchen
The Lake Superior walleye @NoMI Kitchen was terrif, and so was the eggplant, but why together?
Kohler Presents “The Bold & The Beautiful”
July 13, 2011—Chicago magazine partnered with the Kohler Store to host the second annual “The Bold & The Beautiful” event, which honors five local tastemakers whose style, influence, personal and professional accomplishments magnify the true success of the city, its people. The five women honored were: Lindsay Avner, Andrea Metcalf, Monica Pedersen, Allison Rosati and Audarshia Townsend.
Foraged Mushrooms @ NoMI Kitchen
@pennypollack: Laced w/ garlic & herbs, the foraged mushrooms @NoMI Kitchen have tons of personality. This side dish walked off with honors.
A Flickr Trove of Old Chicago Photos
Stumbling across a well-organized archive of pictures of downtown Chicago, Lawndale, Pilsen, and more throughout the decades leads me astray for an afternoon.
Femme-Focused Boutique in Lincoln Park
Flirty and Fab
In need of a new outfit for that upcoming bridal shower? How about a dress for this weekend’s work event? Mes Amies (2428 N. Lincoln Ave.; 773-697-7600), a new women’s boutique in Lincoln Park, brings Chicago women a refreshing selection of casual looks for work and play…
The Class Divide on Chicago's South and West Sides
Salim Muwakkil of In These Times takes a look at how the widening income gap manifests itself within Chicago’s African-American communities, and the cultural divides it exacerbates.
Details on Obama's 50th Birthday Party on August 3rd—But Will It Happen At All?
The president turns 50 on August 4th, and plans for his party on the day before have been in the works for months. Still, with Obama in the throes of the debt-ceiling crisis, there’s the possibility that the whole thing may get canceled or delayed…