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March 2008
Sales Check
By Rebecca Little
A roundup of sales, store openings, and shopping news in March 2008 Read more
Schwimmerpalooza

Couldn't get tickets to The Black Crowes' sold-out concert tomorrow at Park West? (I'm right there with you—but still hopeful.) Never fear: There are plenty of other nightlife options this weekend—not the least of which is getting up-close and personal with Friend-turned-director David Schwimmer (try to contain your excitement). Get choice nightlife tidbits below, and keep reading for celeb and new bar news...

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Smoke-Filled Rooms
By Dennis Ray Wheaton
These days, Chicago's best barbecue comes from a legion of savvy new pit masters. Our man on the case digs in and gets his hands dirty. Read more
Dream a Little Dream
By Penny Pollack and Jeff Ruby

6 Questions for chef Tony Priolo, 37

Priolo, 37, is leaving Coco Pazzo on March 29th to open Piccolo Sogno (“little dream”), a casual, 80-seat Italian restaurant in the former Thyme/Timo space (464 N. Halsted St.)

D: You’ve been at Coco Pazzo a long time. Why the change?
TP: It’s been 11 years. I love this place but it’s time for me to give it a try on my own. I owe it to them to make sure this place is still going to be the same, so I’m training Chris [Macchia] from [Coco Pazzo] Café. He’s one of my best friends.

D: Where are you from originally?
TP: Grew up on Northwest Side by Harlem Avenue. Went to CHIC...

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Guest Blog: Super Slides
By Tatyana Safronova

Who knew that nearly three hours worth of PowerPoint presentations could gather and keep a crowd? Well, it turns out it's a global phenom. Last night's Pecha Kucha at Martyrs' (3855 N. Lincoln) showcased 14 creative minds—photographers, architects, artists, and writers—each armed with 20 slides and just under seven minutes per person to present them. Topics included projects, concepts, absurd histories, and one life's work. And with the stage open to anyone, the lecture-hall stuffiness quickly dissolved into a sea of chatter...and beer...

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Andrew Gn, Akris, Martin Grant—Superchic!

One trend that seems to be emerging from this Paris season is long and lean. This is not to be confused with long and blousy (think Nina Ricci Fall 2008); rather, this silhouette has nipped-in shoulders and waist, and a straight or slightly flared pant or skirt.

It's a chic look that can go very easily from office to evening, which typically is not a common characteristic of clothes you see on a Paris runway.

One surprise was at Andrew Gn this year, where there were many...

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