Banana @ EL
@pennypollack: Banana and squab wrapped in bacon was course #9 @ElideasChi. My head said, “no way,” but one bite & I caved. EL: 2914 W 14th; 312-226-8144
Year: 2011
Radishes @ EL
Between the bass, olive, quail egg, & tangello sauce, @ElideasChi puts out the most labor-intensive “radish” dish on the planet. EL: 2419 W 14th; 312-226-8144
Our Siri, Ourselves
The Siri abortion controversy reveals a lot about information technology and entrenched sexism. Not to mention people, computers, and the uncomfortable, uncanny things that happen when we try to make one behave like the other.
Trend: Winter White
SNOWDRIFT: Nothing feels as cozy as whites in winter. Mix shades with abandon
It's Time to Revisit the Issue of Taxpayer-Financed Bodyguards
In the aftermath of Maggie Daley’s death on Thanksgiving night, the citizens of Chicago have shown just how much they valued and loved her. No doubt about that, but now is the time for Mayor Emanuel to revisit the dicey issue of taxpayer-funded bodyguards for political figures.
HIV/AIDS and the 99 Percent
Celeste Watkins-Hayes explains how the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the Occupy movement gripping the nation—and world—are two sides of the same coin.
Great Cookbook
Now that we’ve put in most of our holiday gift ideas , it’s time to branch out! The Soup & Bread cookbook by local writer Martha Bayne…
Sweater Rugs, Revisited
I have a thing for sweater-like rugs, and Flor has just introduced a line…
5 Reads on AIDS in Chicago
On World AIDS Day, and in recognition of our new contributor Celeste Watkins-Hayes, looks at HIV and AIDS in Chicago from the beginnings of the crisis to the present day.
Meet Moroso, Shop Division, Save on Antiques
Anyone who has ever walked through Luminaire or Orange Skin is familiar with the Italian furniture maker Moroso’s look, whether they realize it or not, I’m certamente of that…