A Night Out at Maude’s Liquor Bar
PARIS MATCH: How I became a date crasher at the West Loop’s French spot
Year: 2011
Longman & Eagle’s Inn Style
Longman & Eagle’s guest rooms have the rustic-hip thing down
Zeppole @ Antico
The bittersweet chocolate tart @ Antico is truly special, but so are the freshly made zeppole (think Italian beignets). ANTICO: 1946 N LEAVITT; 773-489-4895
Monkfish @ Antico
The chef @ Antico knows his way around monkfish. Under this pile of pencil-thin asparagus is a beautifully crisped, juicy fillet. ANTICO: 1946 N LEAVITT; 773-489-4895
What the Sell?! Poster Sale, Ugly Couch Contest
The venerable International Vintage Poster Fair returns to town for the 20th year this weekend, with dozens of dealers from around the world unrolling more than 10,000 original posters at the Chicago Cultural Center…
Veal Milanese @ Antico
If I ruled the world, the veal Milanese @ Antico would be a signature primi instead of an occasional special. ANTICO: 1946 N LEAVITT; 773-489-4895
The Blue White House in Chatham
For a closer look at the house, launch the photo gallery. List Price: $899,900 The Property: In 1966, a couple named Smith built their homage to the White House—only they used imported blue Italian brick. The home has long been a landmark in Chatham, known for its Georgian porch and pillars, its bright blue walls, … Read more
How Do You Rehabilitate an Urban Coyote?
Another Chicago coyote was rescued this week, this one from Lincoln Park, and it’s bound for Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation. What happens when wild animals go to rehab?
How a Chicago Detective Found the Stolen Body of Elizabeth Taylor's Third Husband, Mike Todd
When thieves stole the remains of the showman Mike Todd in 1977, Anthony Pellicano—later the “detective to the stars”—stepped in to solve a case that had baffled police. Turns out Todd and Pellicano had lots in common, especially a craving for the spotlight.
Dining Reviews: Crofton on Wells and Takashi
STAYING POWER: Long after their moments in the sun, two terrific restaurants survive in very different ways