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June 2011
Smith No More: Logan Square’s Soon-to-open Wine Bar Must Pick a New Name
By Amalie Drury
Smith may be the most common surname in America, but a certain bar in New York is determined to keep it the least common bar name.
Shortly after my post went up about plans for a new Logan Square wine bar and restaurant brought to us by the owners of The Bluebird and Webster’s Wine Bar, that team was contacted by another team—of lawyers... Read more
LeBron James and the Michael Jordan Question
By Whet Moser
King James had a rough Finals, wearing down during the fourth quarter on a game-by-game basis. LeBron has since been called out for his passive play... but another possibility is that he was just worn down. In fact, he got asked to play more minutes this year than MJ did in his prime. Read more
Weekend Photos: North Shore Distillery Tour and Tasting Room
You may not frequently find yourself in the far North Shore burg of Lake Bluff on Friday evenings, but perhaps you just haven’t had a reason. Now you do: On Friday, North Shore Distillery led its inaugural facility tour and opened its tasting room to the public for the very first time... Read more
Where to Go This Weekend: Bridgman, Michigan
By Catey Sullivan
Some 4,000 wine lovers are expected to temporarily double the population of tiny Bridgman Michigan this weekend, gathering at Weko Beach for the sixth annual Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival. From 1 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, more than a dozen southwestern Michigan wineries showcase locally grown varietals... Read more