Chef Dave Beran on Next, the New Grant Achatz Restaurant
SINGLED OUT: A look at the chef of the upcoming restaurant
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Weekend Photos: Felix da Housecat @ The Mid
The longtime Chicago-house DJ and producer—and hometown son—Felix da Housecat (that’s him in the tortoiseshell specs and plaid shirt) stepped up Saturday for his inaugural spin on the decks at The Mid, a new West Loop dance club that opened December 30th in the old Mannequin space…
Bear Down Boy: Pete Wentz works the room at Angels & Kings’ Hard Rock opening bash
At first glance, I thought the fuzzy bear hood worn by Pete Wentz at last night’s VIP reopening of Angels & Kings in the Hard Rock Hotel—view a photo gallery here—signaled either a transition out of his flat-hair phase or further proof that the fashion industry, and the faux-fur trade in particular, will be taking a truly whimsical turn for spring…
VIP Reopening: Angels & Kings @ Hard Rock Hotel
The rock lounge Angels & Kings, formerly of River North, reopened last night to an invite-only crowd in the lobby of the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago. Pete Wentz and his new band, Black Cards, played a short set before posing on the red carpet (that’s him, with what we can only assume are pro-Bears swipes of solidarity greasepaint) then hitting the bar…
A Bar for Every Bears Fan: Where to Watch Sunday’s Game Against the Packers
Yesterday, I used a very important communication tool (Facebook) to poll a medium-sized group of people (my Facebook friends) on an extremely pertinent question: Where will you be watching Sunday’s Biggest-Deal Sporting Event of All Time?…
Review: Downtown, Plus a Revisit of River North’s Other Gay Bar, Second Story
DOWN(TOWN) AND OUT: A gay nightlife scene in River North? According to your smartphone—Yes!
Pancetta Omelet @ Meli Cafe & Juice Bar
@pennypollack: Full disclosure: I’m not a breakfast person but the pancetta-laced omelet @ Meli Cafe could turn me around. http://yfrog.com/gy58wctj MELI CAFE & JUICE BAR: 301 S Halsted, Chicago, 312-454-0748
Greg Biggers, the New Chef at Café des Architectes
Nine Questions for Greg Biggers
The new chef at Café des Architectes (Sofitel Chicago Water Tower, 20 E. Chestnut St.; 312-324-4063) is Greg Biggers…
Reviews: Chicago Cut Steakhouse and Mastro's
RIVER NORTH STEAKOUT: Meat, the new boss—same as the old boss
Privét Party: A new Gold Coast club dials up the luxe in the old Le Passage space
Comparing itself to the nightspots of Vegas, Dubai, and Ibiza—and an answer to the “run-of-the-mill, overpriced, watered-down clubs of Chicago”—the Gold Coast lounge Privét opens tonight at 937 North Rush Street…