As a newcomer to Ravenswood, I eyed the crisp brown awning at the corner of Wolcott and Montrose all last summer and fall, wondering what the story might be behind those papered windows and the city-issued notices posted on the door—and why Wolcott’s, the project in progress inside, had come to a standstill…
December 8, 2010 — Chicago magazine celebrated its 40th anniversary with 300 guests at The James Chicago Hotel. Guests were treated to delicious bites provided by David Burke’s Primehouse, as well as a luxury prize package raffle from sponsors Abt, Balani Custom Clothiers, Burdeen’s Jewelry, Carson Pirie Scott, Circa, chalk boutique, Clifford Law Offices, The James Chicago Hotel, L’Occitane, Macy’s, and White House Black Market. The night ended with a champagne toast and custom cake by Tipsy Cake. Specialty cocktails were provided by Don Julio, Tanqueray No. Ten, CIROC Ultra Premium Vodka, and Crown Royal BLACK.
Designer favorite Daniels Antiques is closing its Damen Avenue shop January 31…
’Tis the season to go gold, but big bling? We’re over it. From subtle glimmers that feel timeless and appealingly broken-in to small, dazzling accessories that are just plain fun, these touches always get the party started.
Who hasn’t stared up at the iconic corncobs of Bertrand Goldberg’s Marina City and wondered who lives there? Photographer Andreas E. G. Larsson, a frequent Chicago Home + Garden contributor, has been long fascinated by the complex, completed in 1962. So when he met Marina City resident Iker Gil—an architect from Spain who heads MAS … Read more
Although Eve sunsetted over New Year’s weekend, the new restaurant in the space slated for February 1st is Bistronomic (840 N. Wabash Ave.; 312-944-8400), the brainchild of the chef Martial Noguier (One Sixtyblue, Café des Architectes), who is partnering with Matt Fisher—who owned Eve—and John Ward. (The 312 Dining Diva got someone to spill the beans about it.) For a while now, Noguier has wanted to have an inexpensive modern bistro with good, uncomplicated food like what was on Café des Architectes’ neighborhood menu. He talked to us on December 29th about his plans for Bistronomic.
To celebrate el Año Nuevo, the substantial expansion of her Chicago Lawn vintage furniture store An Orange Moon, and just simply life itself, owner Lynne McDaniel is throwing a party this Friday and it’s destined to be a doozy.
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The Property: In March 2010, the developer Sa Schloff bought somebody else’s botched attempt to turn a two-flat into a single-family home. The first floor had been gutted, the second was a mess, and the work needed to make the place habitable would be extensive…
Master kitchen designer Mick De Giulio’s new book is part manifesto, part career retrospective, 100 percent inspiring
The Heart of the Matto
The head kitchen position at Cibo Matto…
