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April 2008
Place Your Bets
By Jeff Ruby
Examining Chicago's odds of snaring the 2016 Olympics, factoring in thongs, apathy, and Coolio Read more
Seventh Heaven
By Geoffrey Johnson
When the magazine's seven Chicagoans of the Year for 2007 gathered in January for a celebratory meal at the Four Seasons, the afternoon's main course was a hearty serving of inspiration Read more
Dream Rooms – Luxury Living Spaces Event
April 24, 2008- In celebration of the art of interior design, The Merchandise Mart Design Center and Chicago Home + Garden magazine invited guests to “Dream Rooms”, an exclusive event that featured nine spectacularly decorated rooms. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres while touring the nine luxurious living spaces unveiled at The Merchandise Mart.

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Zweiban Goes Indie
By Penny Pollack & Jeff Ruby

Get Provincial

Randy Zweiban, the longtime exec chef/partner of Nacional 27 (325 W. Huron St.; 312-664-2727), steps down on April 30th to open Province (161 N. Jefferson St.), a 140-seat spot in the West Loop. “It’s modern American cuisine influenced by the flavors of South America and Spain,” Zweiban says. “It will be a bit broader than what I’ve done here at Nacional.” A few dishes he’s got nailed down for the menu: Tasmanian salmon carpaccio with preserved Meyer lemon and salsa; spice-rubbed grilled ahi tuna taco with chipotle tartar salsa; prawn and... Read more
Ikea, Easier
Aside from Trader Joe’s, perhaps no store makes me happy as Ikea, that bastion of inexpensive, smart Swedish design. Now Karin Sullivan, a long-time friend and contributor to our magazine, has clued me in to a tip that made shopping there more fun. In a word, Bolingbrook. All things considered, if you can go to the Bolingbrook Ikea over Schaumburg, do it. It’s a straight shot out 88, and it’s much less crowded and easier to navigate. I bought tons of cute paper napkins for outdoor parties this summer (50 for $2.95), and fell in love with this printed canvas for $80. I also bought a fab coir doormat for $9.99 and a couple of frames for $13.99 each. For her daughter’s room, Karin made off with a loveseat that converts to a bed, colorful pillows, and some discounted fabric emblazoned with peace signs that will become curtains. A Sunday well spent!

—Jan Parr

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