By Carly Boers
ON A ROLL: The sandwich that can't be stopped—five favorites from Joey's Shrimp House, The Crossroads Bar & Grill, The Rocking Horse, Mac & Min's, and The Big Easy Read more
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By David Bernstein
BROADWAY BOUND: Seven years ago, a little-known Chicago producer acquired the stage rights to Spider-Man and brought along a number of local investors. Now, after a tumultuous journey to Broadway, the $60 million musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" is finally ready to fly or flop Read more
By Penny Pollack, Jeff Ruby, and Lena Singer
As reported in Feast, Grant Achatz has named Dave Beran chef at Next, his revolutionary restaurant coming to the West Loop, and Craig Schoettler to head up Aviary, a kitchen next door that could change the way the world thinks about cocktails. We caught up with both of these lucky 20-somethings to get the skinny on what could be the biggest steps of their careers... Read more
By Penny Pollack, Kaitlin Petersen, and Lena Singer
Pollack Extols Mastro's in 170 Words
Mastro's Steakhouse (520 N. Dearborn St.; 312-521-5100) is a glamour puss—all sparkle and glitz (thank goodness I wore black, although I was sans any bangles or beads). The piano bar feels like a Cole Porter party... Read more
By Dennis Rodkin
The Coonley House in Riverside is among the most magnificent of Frank Lloyd Wright’s designs in Chicago. This week I had the great pleasure of roaming its main rooms and gardens with Dean and Ella Mae Eastman, the couple who renovated a major portion of the property and have put part of it up for sale... Read more
By Penny Pollack & Jeff Ruby
Chicago's hottest restaurants this month Read more
By Lisa Skolnik
JUST ADD COLOR: Bold accents have real impact in a lean, eco-smart, family-friendly home Read more
By Bradley Lincoln
To celebrate 21 years in business, The Golden Triangle is kicking it British Colonial style from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, October 30, with Return to the Raj, a free open house with themed refreshments and costumed actors lolling about the showroom’s newly expanded veranda house (pictured here). Read more
By Penny Pollack & Kaitlin Petersen
By Jeff Ruby with Michael Nagrant, Rod O’Connor, and Denise Peñacerrada
¡MEXTRAVAGANZA!: The best tacos, tortillas, seviches, queso fundido, ane more Read more