Tuscan Salami and Grana Padano Cheese @ DiSotto Enoteca
@pennypollack: Bruschetta, charcuterie, and wine @DiSottoEnoteca: Not much more but it’s an awfully nice way to end the day. DiSOTTO ENOTECA: 200 E Chestnut; 312-482-8727
Year: 2011
Behind the Scenes with '50 Most Beautiful Chicagoans' Cover Boy Patrick Sharp
Sharpie-mania! Watch our behind-the-scenes video, check out photos, and read our Q&A with the Blackhawks forward.
Nightlife Photos: White Mystery @ Streetside
On the turntables Thursday night at Streetside, in Logan Square: White Mystery, the hard-to-miss brother and sister duo currently grabbing attention left and right for their lo-fi garage rock (just look for the dual shocks of curly red hair). Organized by the Wicker Park gallery Johalla Projects, the night also featured a guest spot on the decks by Ald…
Controversial Pastor and Chico Supporter Herbert Martin—plus Memories of Steve Cokely
At the ABC7 debate Thursday, the candidates for mayor were asked whom they would name to their “kitchen” cabinets—their unofficial group of advisers. Not surprisingly, Gery Chico named two men whose endorsements are crucial: Congressman Luis Gutierrez and the Reverend B. Herbert Martin, Sr., longtime pastor of the Progressive Community Church in Bronzeville. Martin, 68, is best known for being Harold Washington’s close friend and pastor—and for standing with Steve Cokely in 1988 after Cokely, then 37, made inflammatory recorded lectures at Louis Farrakhan’s Nation of Islam headquarters.
We Heart Bradley Hughes
Atlanta-based Bradley Hughes’ new showroom at the Mart is fabulous for many reasons..
Foreclosed, Finished, and Flipped in Wicker Park
List Price: $1.699 million
Sale Price: $1.475 million
The Property: The rectilinear components of this Wicker Park façade look pieced together as in a jigsaw puzzle—an apt analogy for the home’s piecemeal financial history…
The Chicago Mayoral Vote: Predictions for Tuesday
Will there be a runoff? Can Carol Moseley Braun arrest her slide in support? Will voters move from Del Valle to Chico in order to stop Rahm Emanuel’s seemingly inevitable victory? The Magic 8-Ball says….
Chong Ching Soup @ PL8
@pennypollack: Chong ching soup @PL8: The cellophane noodles are fun, the whitefish juicy, & the red chiles provide just enough kick. PL8: 736 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington; 847-382-1988
Tuna & Avocado Sumiso @ PL8
Avocado & big-eye tuna soak up a kicky sake miso sauce. Good way to start @PL8. PL8: 736 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington; 847-382-1988
Chocolate Banana Wonton @ PL8
The chocolate banana won ton @PL8 is exactly what you think it is—flash-fried crispy won ton with soft-cooked banana inside, a side of vanilla ice cream, and chocolate syrup. There’s nothing not to like. PL8: 736 W Northwest Hwy, Barrington; 847-382-1988