Guide to St. Louis: Our Two-Day Itinerary
SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST: Boutique shopping, gawkworthy landmarks, and authentic blues are just five hours away in St. Louis
Year: 2011
A Lovely Sunroom
Why do some rooms speak to us? We review projects periodically in staff meetings, and loved this sunroom…
'Perry v. New Hampshire': Eyewitness Testimony on Trial
A Supreme Court case raises fascinating, eerie questions about the reliability of eyewitness testimony and how courts should deal with it. But the answers probably won’t be as engaging.
Where to Go This Weekend: Two Harbors, Minnesota
This Thursday, November 10, marks the 36th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the tragedy immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot’s 1976 pop song. In Two Harbors, Minnesota, you can access panoramic views of Lake Gitche-Gami from atop a historic lighthouse…
Heirloom Apple Salad @ C-House
Just when I was tired of the word “heirloom,” along came this terrific heirloom apple salad w/baby mustard green and Gouda @ C-House @AffiniaChicago. C-HOUSE: AFFINIA HOTEL, 166 E SUPERIOR; 312-523-0923
Parsley Root Soup @ C-House
The wild mushrooms made the parsley root soup @ C-House @AffiniaChicago extra special. C-HOUSE: AFFINIA HOTEL, 166 E SUPERIOR; 312-523-0923
Pork Chop @ C-House
@pennypollack: The heavily grill-marked pork chop @ C-House @AffiniaChicago comes w/lots of good stuff like Brussels sprouts & pomegranate seeds. C-HOUSE: AFFINIA HOTEL, 166 E SUPERIOR; 312-523-0923
The Contentious Historical Origins of Spray Paint
The aerosolized spray paint can comes from the Chicago ‘burbs, but the process of spraying paint on to things dates back to the Columbian Exposition of 1893 (and explains its “White City” name). Or maybe it doesn’t.
Chicago’s Table
October 21, 2011–Chicago magazine, in partnership with The Auxiliary Board of Northwestern Memorial Hospital, celebrated Chicago magazine’s editorial dining coverage with the first annual Chicago’s Table event held at River East Art Center. Attendees enjoyed dishes from 14 of the city’s best restaurants and chefs—picked from the pages of Chicago magazine—with perfectly paired cocktails and beer. A special thanks to spirit sponsors Bulleit Bourbon, Crown Royal Black, Don Julio Tequila, and Moon Mountain Vodka; featured breweries Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Half Acre Beer Company, and Three Floyds Brewing Co.; wine sponsors Jim Ball Vineyards and Gallo Family Vineyards; and Counter Culture Coffee. The evening’s valet was provided by BMW. All proceeds from the event supported research and therapies for stroke patients at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Suburban Housing Rentals: What’s Available
FINDING A NEW LEASE ON LIFE: Want to rent while enjoying the suburban life? What the market looks like in three Chicago suburbs.