Cosmetics Infused with—or Inspired by—Coffee and Tea
PERK UP: Get a boost with these eye shadows, creams, scrubs, and more
Year: 2011
PTSD and Violence, Abroad and At Home
From “The Interrupters” to adverse childhood experiences: CeaseFire is just one of the approaches to violence that’s an attempt to move the discussion into the field of public health.
Tereasa Surratt’s ‘Found, Free & Flea’ Stokes Summer Camp Nostalgia
CABIN CHIC: A stylish new book for those who wish the charm of their childhood summer camp could be packaged and sold
4 Questions for Ian Schrager
In his recasting of the Omni Ambassador East Hotel into the more “inclusive” Public Chicago (slated to preview in September), the hotelier attempts to save the Pump Room (1301 N. State St.; 312-787-3700) by luring the legendary Jean-Georges Vongerichten to the kitchen. 1) What’s your agenda? We’re doing a complete makeover to the Pump Room … Read more
The Trauma of Violence and Our Broken Communities
Alex Kotlowitz, our inaugural writer-in-residence, tells the story of Eddie Bocanegra, one of the characters in the new documentary The Interrupters, and discusses the effects of violence on individuals and communities.
Chicken Soup @ Cafe Laguardia
An awful lot of goodies are packed into this soup bowl @ Cafe Laguardia: chicken, carrots, noodles, & all the right spices. It’s a meal. Wish it had been hotter, though. CAFE LAGUARDIA: 2111 W ARMITAGE; 773-862-5996
Garlic Shrimp @ Cafe Laguardia
Between the garlicky shrimp, soft-cooked onions, just-right rice, and soupy black beans, this looks-like-nothing-special dish @ Cafe Laguardia has personality to burn. CAFE LAGUARDIA: 2111 W ARMITAGE; 773-862-5996
Pork and Tostones @ Cafe Laguardia
@pennypollack: Long before pork swept the scene, Cafe Laguardia knew from tender smoky pork w/caramelized onions & tostones. CAFE LAGUARDIA: 2111 W ARMITAGE; 773-862-5996
Kitchen Trends at Florense
The newest kitchen on display at the River North showroom Florense has all the biggest trends in kitchen design covered. Let’s go down the list…
The Kingdom Tower: Skyscraper for the Next Financial Collapse?
Chicago’s fingerprints are all over the world’s tallest building, scheduled to completed in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2017. Here’s hoping it doesn’t portend another financial disaster.