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October 2006
Instruments for Professionals
By Megan Bearder
October 4, 2006 - Breitling hosted 20 of its top clients to a three-hour hands-on cooking class at The Chopping Block in the historic Merchandise Mart. This night of education and exploration allowed guests the unique opportunity to receive instruction led by expert Chopping Block chefs in an intimate environment. Plymouth Gin, the exclusive spirits sponsor, featured Gin n' Sin signature cocktails to complement the evening's recipes. Read more
Third Annual Jayson Home & Garden Shopping Event
By Ken Carl
October 12 2007 - Chicago magazine and the Goltz Group hosted more than 150 guests to "The Third Annual Jayson Home & Garden Shopping Event." Attendees received an extra ten percent off all purchases made throughout the evening, including items already discounted for the Fall Custom Upholstery Sale. As guests shopped, they enjoyed delicious wine and a beautiful buffet provided by Blue Plate. Read more
York Furrier 75th Anniversary
By Randy Belice
October 18, 2006 - Chicago magazine helped to celebrate York Furrier's 75th Anniversary with an event on October 18, 2006. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and cocktails while browsing the exceptional collection of furs and fine outerwear. Raffle tickets were sold throughout the night for chances to win fabulous prizes. Proceeds from the raffle and a portion of sales throughout the holiday season benefited the Lizzadro Museum of Lipidary Art in Elmhurst, IL. Read more
Treasure Hunter
By Marcia Froelke Coburn
At Architectural Artifacts, his huge store in Ravenswood, Stuart Grannen holds court in a kingdom of the beautiful, the rescued, and the reclaimed Read more
Re-Wright
By Christine Newman
When a young Oak Park couple finally bought the Frank Lloyd Wright house they had long admired, they teamed up with top-of-the-line talent to make a good house great Read more
That Sinking Feeling
By Dennis Rodkin
When Matt and Sarah Adess moved into their Wicker Park condo in 2000, they didn’t realize they were buying intoa six-year nightmare. A cautionary tale about new construction gone terribly bad Read more
Press Boxing
By Dirk Johnson
Jay Mariotti says he doesn't play by jock rules, referring to Chicago sports media. Read more about how he's dealt with the critisism from both the sports media and athletes. Read more