Classic Remix
Just checked out Classic Remix in the DePaul area (previously a pop-up shop in West Town called Grand Living) and loved it…
Year: 2011
Bidders Vie For Glencoe Home of Former Rezko Partner
List Price: $883,050
Sale Price: $950,000
The Property: In March 2010, Daniel Mahru, the former business partner of the now-jailed influence peddler Tony Rezko, lost his Glencoe house to foreclosure…
How the Bulls' Derrick Rose Went from Good to Great
THE TIPPING POINT: This season the soft-spoken Chicago native has blossomed into one of the most dazzling basketball players on the planet. Here’s how he did it
Lamb Sausage On Polenta @ Prairie Fire
Lucky me got invited to a party @ Prairie Fire. I kept hitting the buffet for more lamb sausage on polenta. So earthy. PRAIRIE FIRE: 215 N Clinton; 312-382-8300
Whole Roasted Salmon @ Prairie Fire
Given how good this whole roasted salmon was @ Prairie Fire, I would order any of Sarah Stegner’s salmon preps in a heartbeat. Right now it’s steelhead glazed with mustard and honey. PRAIRIE FIRE: 215 N Clinton; 312-382-8300
Chopped Greek Salad @ Prairie Fire
I’m considering throwing a dinner party, just as an excuse to have this gorgeous chopped Greek salad from Prairie Fire on my dining room table. PRAIRIE FIRE: 215 N Clinton; 312-382-8300
Friday Favorites: Brent Morel, Chicago Whales Gear, Aldermanic Runoffs
Some things to get you through the weekend, like Ben Joravsky’s guide to aldermanic runoffs, the Trib’s guide to Chicago sandwiches, tours of Miller House, and more.
Lines and Squares
An architect and a designer pare a 1930s International-style house down to its essentials—and give it back its edge
Key Lime Pie @ GT Fish & Oyster
Another Mason jar for the puckery Key lime pie @GT Fish & Oyster. I wish I owned a Mason jar factory. GT FISH & OYSTER: 531 N WELLS; 312-929-3501
Clam Chowder @ GT Fish & Oyster
Does food taste better in Mason jars? I think the clam chowder @GT Fish & Oyster would taste terrific even if it were served in an old shoe. GT FISH & OYSTER: 531 N WELLS; 312-929-3501