Quick, what’s your favorite place to drink outside in Chicago? Why? What are your secrets for snagging a table? I never, ever tire of this discussion, so please leave your answers below.
Meanwhile, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I want to go to Big Star whenever I feel like it, be seated immediately and without clawing anyone’s eyes out, drink lots of…
Goodbye, Riyadh; Hello, Logan Square
Here’s how we came to know about Accanto (2171 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 773-227-2727). First, we got a tip that half of Lucky Vito’s Pizzeria(2171 N. Milwaukee Ave.; 773-292-0101) had been carved out for a higher-end Italian restaurant that opened two weeks ago. Then we looked at the menu and raised an eyebrow (or two) at the high prices for Logan Square—$12 to $20 for appetizers and $25 to $30 for main courses…
The Cubs aren’t the only ones who emerged victorious from Monday’s home opener against Milwaukee. Directly across Sheffield Avenue from Wrigley Field, the longtime haunt Sports Corner officially reopened to a full house following a ground-up overhaul. Now triple the size of…
The Lake View bar formerly known as Fearon’s Public House (3001 N. Ashland Ave.; 773-248-0990) reopened over the weekend with a red-washed facade and a renewed dedication to all things Irish—including its new name, an ode to the flagship pub of Dublin’s nightlife quarter. While the spot is owned by…
Seven Questions for Billy Lawless
Lawless, who co-owns The Gage (24 S. Michigan Ave.; 312-372-4243) with his wife, Catherine Gilmore-Lawless, gave us the scoop on his new place under construction next door.
D: So what’s it called?
Second Luxe
The 12th floor of the Ritz-Carlton, known in the past for The Dining Room, Café at Ritz, and an opulent fountain, will emerge from renovation in the first week of May to reveal Deca Restaurant + Bar (The Ritz-Carlton, 160 E. Pearson St.; 312-573-5160), with “brasserie-inspired cuisine” such as a croque-madame and a tuna niçoise salad with…
When spending an entire Sunday afternoon watching a marathon of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County, do you ever find yourself scrutinizing one of the show’s tanned-and-eerily-taut stars and thinking, ‘Gee, if only I could recreate that look…
Word is out: Lolla godfather Perry Farrell (that’s him in the checked blazer) unveiled the August festival’s full lineup late Monday night at Debonair Social Club in Wicker Park, and our photographer was on the scene. The 2010 roster includes megabold-face music names from Lady Gaga to Arcade Fire to Chicago’s own Mavis Staples…
Yep, it was another action-packed weekend for The Chaser. Honestly, I don’t know how I do it. Do you?
Thursday (my favorite going-out night; officially falls in Weekend category): Tried the just-opened Beauty Bar (in the former Sonotheque space); had my nails painted the most pleasing shade of mood-ring blue (martini-and-a-manicure special, $10) and began pouting inexplicably after several Perm martinis. Look for my review of this spot in the June issue of Chicago magazine…
LONGMAN & EAGLE Reservations are so yesterday—none of the finer gastropubs take them. 2657 N. Kedzie Ave.; 773-276-7110 LEO’S CONEY ISLAND Who knew this Greek-American diner was such a big deal? More than 800 people on opening day, apparently. 3455 N. Southport Ave.; 773-281-5367 THE PURPLE PIG Call it a sausage party, call it Publican … Read more
