I love Chicago, I really do, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t hate it sometimes, too (c’mon, you know what I mean). For me, the animosity starts to creep in around late February, when the thrill of winter is long forgotten and everything’s just … gray. And slushy. But then, before we […]
In a dinner rut? Read It & Eat, an uber-hip culinary bookstore in Chicago’s Lincoln Park, recommends these mouthwatering new cookbooks to reignite your creative spark (and your stove). Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces Bill Kim and Chandra Ram Anyone who’s tired of the usual barbecue fare will find inspiration in this […]
On the hunt for the perfect present for your impossible-to-buy-for dad or too-cool-for-school husband? These eight über-stylish Father’s Day gifts are a guaranteed slam dunk. 1. Yeti Roadie 20 Cooler Way cooler than your average cooler, the Yeti Roadie 20 is sweatproof, leakproof, and keeps 14 cans cold for days. $200, Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters, […]
On the hunt for the perfect present for your impossible-to-buy-for dad or too-cool-for-school husband? These eight über-stylish Father’s Day gifts are a guaranteed slam dunk. 1. Yeti Roadie 20 Cooler Way cooler than your average cooler, the Yeti Roadie 20 is sweatproof, leakproof, and keeps 14 cans cold for days. $200, Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters, […]
Looking for a new novel to start over Memorial Day weekend? Reading a book about war might sound like a depressing way to spend your precious leisure time, but war has always been an unfortunate part of the human experience. From Ancient Greece to Afghanistan, people have perished fighting for their country or their cause, […]
In the Venn diagram of liquor, all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. Bourbon is a very particular type of whiskey. The Federal Standards of Identity strictly defines what makes bourbon bourbon. First of all, the grain mash must be at least 51 percent corn; it must be distilled at no more […]
We turn the spotlight on the hottest plays and musicals in Chicago this spring and summer. “Jesus Christ Superstar“ April 27 to May 20 Lyric Opera of Chicago continues its acclaimed Broadway at Lyric initiative with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s popular 1970 rock opera about the last week of Jesus’ life. This is […]
Who says you need to be an actor to hit the stage?
Everyone’s got an opinion on this one, so there’s no safe answer.
