Chicago’s famous comedy club hosts their annual The Second City That Never Sleeps event. This 24-hour marathon, featuring Chicago’s best comedians and musical performers, benefits Onward Neighborhood House. When: December 18, 6 p.m. – December 19, 6 p.m. Where: The Second City Theatre (1608 N Wells, 2nd Floor of Piper’s Alley) Tickets: Tickets are […]
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At 400 square feet, it may be the smallest bar in Chicagoland, but that’s just how proprietor Scott Bradley of Evanston likes it. “It’s a place for adults to get a cocktail and a bite,” he says. “It’s less about ‘the thing’ and more about the time you spend here.” With just 12 seats, it’s […]
Started in Florence in 1921, this venerable brand is now led by Creative Director Frida Giannini, who combines the heritage of luxury craftsmanship with a modern design and flair. She has worked with Madonna, Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna to raise funds for UNICEF. “This year’s ‘Gucci for UNICEF’ campaign will help to provide thousands […]
After traveling to the world’s culinary hotspots post-college, including studying in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu and apprenticing with Ferran Adria at El Bulli, Katrina Markoff came to Chicago and opened Vosges Haut-Chocolat. Her luxury chocolates use indigenous spices, flowers, roots and herbs to create her unique flavor combinations. Keeping with her philosophy of […]
Established in 1941 as a family-run artisanal producer of fine leather goods, the company has grown to more than 500 corporate-owned stores in North America, plus a sizable international presence. The company’s headquarters are still in the original Manhattan loft that used to house the workrooms, and their success is based on interpreting classic […]
Hit the sale on Saturday, September 15—one day only—doors open at 8 a.m. until noon. 2,800 bags and accessories, all at 50 to 90% off: new bags added every hour! LILL Warehouse 1511 W. 38th St. Chicago (Free street and in lot parking) LILL Studio encourages customers to express their individuality and personal […]
Artisanal Wilmette, a new grocery store featuring locally-sourced, sustainably produced, organic and specialty products, opened its Linden Ave. doors on Friday, September 7th. This beautiful, family-owned shop focuses on supporting small, independent and artisanal vendors and offers an array of items like pastas, soups, eggs, greek yogurt, cheese, olives, salsas, eco-friendly cleaners and healthy snacks. […]
Sunday Dinner Club is a delicious mystery that foodies around Chicago are trying to crack.
The heat is easing so break out of your air-conditioned house, and get into the wild. The North Shore has many wonderful nature preserves to explore. As this video shows, from a compact urban oasis to a sweeping expanse of pristine lakefront, you can find a perfect spot to experience our area’s beautiful landscapes in […]
