Food for Thought
Does a bigger dinner plate cause people to eat more? A Cornell University food psychologist answers this and other questions in a fascinating new book about the hidden factors that may be making us fat
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Alice Hoffman
At 24, Alice Hoffman kicked off a stellar literary career by publishing her very first book, Property Of. That was 1977. Then came the deluge: 16 more novels (including Practical Magic, The Ice Queen, The River King, Here on Earth), plus short stories, screenplays, fiction for teens, picture books for youngsters, not to mention critical … Read more
What to Get My Booty Call
… and seven other ideas for men stumped by Valentine’s Dayby Sam Moulton My long-distance booty call who lives in NYCAn inanimate object isn’t going to cut it-you need to see each other, and fast! Book a last-minute getaway somewhere warm via the Web on site59.com. Its slick search function makes traveling from two different … Read more
The Short List
A new book chronicles the air wars; Bobby Conn rocks YouTube; a tip for brides; Girls! Girls! Girls!; and more for February
Style Sheet
On a frigid evening, these items will turn up the heat indoors.
Strike a Pose
An authority on American English, Erin McKean also knows a few things about style.
Pot o’ White Gold
Stunning contemporary design. A Chicago address. Fine china has never looked so good
Look Who’s Talking
News flash: Some of the bloggers behind Chicago’s newsiest bookmarks haven’t been to journalism school; heck, they don’t all consider themselves writers. So who are these arbiters of information? Chicago asked around.
Hello, Beautiful!
Have a lamp but need an eye-popping shade? Wicker Park newcomer Zella Brown is the anti-Crate & Barrel, offering custom home accessories for shoppers who care unique home décor.
Brave New World
Photograph: Drew Reynolds Max King Cap Two years ago, Max King Cap conceived God’s Punk, a story about an interracial romance at a military academy. Initially, the seasoned local artist considered creating a graphic novel or turning the tale into a play. Eventually he began to envision giant set pieces and, although he’d never formally … Read more