Belgian Salad @ Hendrickx Belgian Bread Crafter
@pennypollack: The Belgian salad @ Hendrickx of tuna, arugula & lentils w/house-made bread adds up to one hunky-dory lunch. HENDRICKX BELGIAN BREAD CRAFTER: 100 E WALTON; 312-649-6717
Year: 2011
Kearsley Linens
There’s a new luxe custom linen source in town: Kearsley. Founder Heather Kearsley Wolf was in town recently for a trunk show at Kneen…
The Five Best Ideas to Come From the Columbian Exposition
To celebrate Ideas Week and the forthcoming Chicago Humanities Festival, a look back at five advances from the 1893 World’s Fair: the fax machine, the Hoochie Coochie Man, and more.
What to Do This Weekend: See the Bridges of Indiana
There’s something soothing about the sight of an antique covered bridge: It’s a reminder of the possibility of life in the slow lane. If you can’t traverse it in your car, the idea of a traffic jam becomes unthinkable. And isn’t that lovely? There are two covered bridge festivals in Indiana this weekend, both providing the chance to get off the highway, take a breath, and take in changing leaves…
Coldwell Banker Networking Event
September 7, 2011–Chicago Home + Garden magazine welcomed Coldwell Banker agents for an evening of networking inspiration at the Dream Home in the Merchandise Mart. The Dream Home designers were on-site to interact with guests and answer design questions, steps and tips to creating luxurious rooms.
Fashion’s Night Out Event
September 8, 2011–Chicago magazine and The Shops at Northbridge partnered together to present Fashion’s Night Out. The stylish soiree included styling tips from Chicago magazine’s fashion director, Stacey Jones, and style editor, Heiji Choy Black as well as glamorous model showcases, exciting in-store celebrations, trend beauty bars, sweet treats, and so much more! Chicago magazine publisher, Rich Gamble, and Erica Strama, senior marketing manager at The Shops at Northbridge were present to help celebrate.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Actually, We Already Do That
Occupy Wall Street and Occupy Together are stirring up debate on political policies that could help the 99 Percent. One that keeps coming up is debt forgiveness, particularly student debt forgiveness.
The Civic Federation's Laurence Msall Discusses Illinois' Dire Finances, Reform
Interview conducted and condensed by Jeff Bailey I remember talking to you nearly a decade ago, and at the time, Illinois and its municipalities were dead last among the 50 states in funding public worker pension obligations. The hole was $50 billion. We’re still dead last, and the hole has grown to more than $100 … Read more
Weekend Photos: 120 Degrees Ultra Lounge
Hot on the heels of our intrepid reporter’s weeknight visit to 120 Degrees Ultra Lounge, the new spot on the ground floor of Lake Point Tower, we sent a photographer back to the bar to check out the weekend action…
Roger Simon on Twitter, Newspapers, Roger Ebert, and More
On Friday, I posted part one of my interview with Roger Simon. Here, part two, in which he discusses his Chicago roots, his friendship with Roger Ebert, his addiction to Twitter, and what he misses about his hometown.