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In the Kitchen: CJ Jacobson’s Turkey-Avocado Tartine

April 12, 2021 by Emily Johnson

CJ Jacobson of Aba and Ema teaches us how to make his open-faced sandwich featuring crushed avocado and caramelized cheese. Read the full recipe here, and our guide to Chicago’s best sandwiches here. (Video sponsored by Turano Baking Co.)

Categories Video Tags Dining & Drinking, Video 7 Comments

We Have Some Ideas for the Kid Coder Who Created a Vaccine Database

April 9, 2021 by Lynette Smith
A vaccination site

Our wish list for the vaccine-wrangling whiz kid

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life 2 Comments

Five Luxurious Houses with Pools (Including Scottie Pippen’s)

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by Whet Moser

From the former home of a Bulls great, to a converted barn, to a hotel-like mansion, here are some nice places to relax.

Categories Real Estate Tags Real Estate 3 Comments

New Loyola Coach and His Brother Are Chicago (and Lansing) Basketball Royalty

August 1, 2022April 8, 2021 by Whet Moser

29-year-old Drew Valentine is the youngest Division I coach. His brother Denzel is a Bulls guard. Their story starts in Michigan.

Categories City Life Tags City Life

How I Became a Drugstore Epicure

April 7, 2021 by Lynette Smith
Illustration by Pablo Lobato

A Walgreens-sourced wine tasting to cure the pandemic blues.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life, The Experimentalist 5 Comments

Deon Cole

February 3, 2022April 7, 2021 by Lynette Smith
Illustration by Kathryn Rathke

The comedian, 49, on tricking out his rent-free pad, making a pact with Common, and writing for Conan.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Backroom, City Life 1 Comment

Real-Life Tales From A Former Garbage Man

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Emily Johnson
Man standing in front of pink car

“Never open your mouth” and other trash-collection lessons from my father.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life 1 Comment

Expert Advice for Getting Rid of Life’s Peskiest Problems

April 6, 2021 by Emily Johnson
fruit fly

The pros help solve four of life’s annoyances.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags City Life 1 Comment

How to Hang Art Like A Pro

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 by Lynette Smith

How do you create a gallery-worthy art wall in your home? KitchenLab Interiors cofounder Rebekah Zaveloff shares advice gleaned from these past projects.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags Style 3 Comments

How to Spend $100 at Capucine

April 2, 2021 by Lynette Smith

A frothy new Bucktown boutique sprinkles in a little vintage flatware and local jewelry, and a whole lot of transporting joy.

Categories Chicago Magazine Tags How to Spend, Style
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