9/11 and Social Media
The dangers and advantages of “social media” in the wake—or the moment—of national disaster, from the Kennedy assassination to the attack on the World Trade Center.
Year: 2011
The Chicago Fed President Stirs the Pot Before Obama's Job Speech
Charles Evans makes his own plea for employment-friendly federal policy in advance of the President’s speech. But his institution is in as much of a pickle as Obama’s, now that the economy is trapped in a consumerist staring contest. Welcome to hangover Sunday.
Joe Walsh on Why He's Skipping Obama's Jobs Speech Tonight
When President Obama takes the mic tonight for a jobs speech before a joint session of Congress tonight, Congressman Joe Walsh will not be in attendance. Instead, he’ll be flying home to host a “small business job forum” in Schaumburg, part of his suburban Chicago 8th District…
On Bonding with the Bartender at Morso, Lincoln Park’s New Cocktail Lounge
There are only two barstools in the upstairs lounge at the two-week-old Lincoln Park restaurant Morso, where the mixologist Matthew Lipsky—known to all as Choo—holds court nightly in a bow tie, rolled-up shirtsleeves, a dapper vest, and quarter-size gauge earrings…
Sales at Branca and Twice, Street Fests
Kelly Rauch’s interior design studio Twice is typically open only by appointment, but tomorrow night you can stop by 5400 West Belmont Avenue and check out all the services and products that are offered out of the atelier…
In-Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival presented by MasterCard® Kick-Off Party
August 25, 2011 —The Greater North Michigan Avenue Association (GNMAA) and Chicago magazine kicked off In-Fashion: The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival presented by MasterCard®, the nation’s first shopping festival. GNMAA members gathered on the Terrace Rooftop l Bar l Restaurant at the Conrad Chicago to celebrate the occasion. Partygoers sipped “Passion for Fashions” while enjoying the fine hors d’oeuvres and In-Fashion model showcases. In-Fashion, a two-week shopping festival that ran from August 26 – September 8, celebrates the very best in fashion and beauty, culinary, technology, lifestyle and culture.
Dragon Fruit @ Next
A properly exotic, gorgeous, and soothing dessert @NextRestaurant, dragon fruit. NEXT: 953 W FULTON MARKET; 312-226-0858
Tom Yum @ Next
Tom yum @NextRestaurant is called hot and sour broth. Fine. Just give me a spoon and maybe a fork, so I don’t miss any of the pork belly floating around the bowl. NEXT: 953 W FULTON MARKET; 312-226-0858
Sauces @ Next
@pennypollack: So many courses, wines & flavors @NextRestaurant. I can’t name all of these spices & sauces, but I know loved them. NEXT: 953 W FULTON MARKET; 312-226-0858
Building a Furnace-Free Home
The grass is green on the sustainable-living landscape, but getting there can be a challenge. The CAF presents experts to help…