Yearly Archives: 2010
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Chicago Insider: Philip Stone on tacos at Big Star and perusing Reckless Records
Philip Stone Concierge at the Embassy Suites downtown How long you’ve lived here: On and off for three decades. What you like best about Chicago: I love our varied seasons. Nice weather is much sweeter after surviving the brutal humidity of summer or the cruel, icy winds of winter. Best meal you’ve had recently: Brunch ... -
Chicago Insider: Rich Zell on the city’s best brunches and the Chicago History Museums
Rich Zell Finance How long you’ve lived here: 12 years. What you like best about Chicago: When summer arrives, the city comes alive with festivals, concerts, street fairs and barbeques. The summer is our reward for a punishing January/February. The people of Chicago squeeze every last bit of summer out of the calendar, usually planning ... -
Chicago’s hidden gems: The Violet Hour, Reckless Records and Bye Bye Liver
Chicago’s hidden gems: The Violet Hour, Reckless Records and Bye Bye Liver -
Summer fun with the family
Wondering where to take the family in Chicago this summer? Here are a few fun options sure to bring out the kid in everyone -
Starfruit: If this is what the future of dessert looks like, we’re in
Starfruit: If this is what the future of dessert looks like, we're in -
What’s old is new again: Browsing Chicago’s antique stores
Looking for a special vintage piece of art, furniture or literature? Antique stores are plentiful in the Windy City By Patricia Hall Having recently moved into my own new apartment, I very quickly realized that I had been living like a nomad. I had none of my own furniture, no couch, no kitchen table, no ... -
My Chicago: What is something you’re definitely planning to do this summer in the city?
My Chicago: What is something you’re definitely planning to do this summer in the city? -
Chicago Insider: Marisa de Felice on dining at the Parrot Cage and Chicago’s blues and jazz scene
Marisa de Felice Concierge at the Sheraton How long you’ve lived here: 11 years. What you like best about Chicago: The preserved lakefront area and parks with unlimited public access to beaches and park facilities. Best meal you’ve had recently: A gourmet dinner at the Parrot Cage in the South Shore Cultural Center. Favorite big-name ... -
Chicago Insider: Stephanie Krupka on fried polenta sticks and a Southport shopping spree
Stephanie Krupka Restaurant hostess How long you’ve lived here: Almost three years. What you like best about Chicago: I love the proximity to the lake, whether its summer or one of many chilly Chicago days, the lake is always incredibly calming. Best meal you’ve had recently: My favorite recent meal was at Landmark. I’ve been ... -
Chicago Insider: Andrea Behrstock on Alinea, the historic Cape Cod Room and the best city views
Chicago Insider: Andrea Behrstock on Alinea, the historic Cape Cod Room and the best city views