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contents
september 2009
photopages
12 letter from the publisher
44 best of the month
16 events
58 mr. skin 10-year anniversary
20 shows
56 olympic hall of
24 festivals
28 cheat sheet
clip-and-carry guide to restaurants & bars
fame induction 2009
70 scene boat party 09
36 60 66
dining
drinks
nightlife
Chicago is a culinary city.
Cocktails are constantly
Promoters have their
This month, we interviewed
changing. But sometimes
fingers on the pulse of city
the best palates in the city
you long for the unfamiliar.
nightlife. This month, we
(i.e., chefs) to uncover their
Stephanie Miller brings you
covered the top promoters
favorite dishes and restau-
variations of the city’s best
and the hottest nights
rant preferences.
classic cocktails.
in Chicago.
30 first on the scene
The newest restaurant, nightlife and boutique
openings in the city.
42 style
Lauren Burns reveals the hottest rocker-chic
fashion trends.
46 fashion
74 philanthropy
Details behind the Chicago 2016 Olympics bid
plan and raising funds for it.
76 scene around town
Tim Pickett produces some of the coolest sound
systems citywide.
78 singles
Keeping your relationship steamy both in and
out of the bedroom.
82 entertainment
A calendar of the coolest and hottest events
citywide this month.
88 celebrations
Paper choices: the perfect stationery,
invitations and holiday cards.
Cover Credits: Photograph: Russ Hadziabdich (Russhd.com) Styling: Agga B. (@ Artists by Timothy Priano) Model: Kaylee Quilling @ Elite Agency (Chicago)
letter
from the publisher
only
Editor
Katie Piccirillo
sports-related
activity Chicagoans are
Creative Director
Scout
buzzing about. The deci-
Sales
Samantha Crafton
sion date for the 2016
Olympics is right around
the corner (October 2) and
Ted Widen , Bart Conner, Bob Berland
at the Olympic Hall of Fame event
planners are finalizing preparations for the outcome. Read
about the Chicago bid plan and one of Chicago 2016’s subcommittees, The Next Generation Leadership Advisory Council, in this month’s philanthropy article on page 74.
There are a bevy of openings citywide to help pass the chillier months. Hotel Felix recently opened their contemporary
American venue, Elate. They feature small plates with big flavors. National yogurt chain, Red Mango, is bringing tasty
nonfat treats to Lakeview. Read about these and many more
in our First on the Scene section on page 30.
Promoters specialize in getting a hot crowd to the city’s best
clubs. This month, our nightlife article features some of the top
promoters citywide.
This issue, dining specialist Rachel Gillman spoke to top Chicago chefs and restaurant insiders about their favorite dishes.
Be sure to read what the best palates in the city nibble on in
our dining section on page 36.
Enjoy the issue,
Ted Widen
Publisher
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Publisher
Ted Widen
Associate Publisher
Corey Sprindis
This autumn football isn’t
the
the team
Entertainment Editor
Robert Luce
Contributing Writers
Barbie Adler
Lauren Burns
Kira Coplin
Rachel Gillman
Brittney Hopkins
Debi Lilly
Robert Luce
Stephanie Miller
Editorial Assistants
Brittney Hopkins
Fashion Photographer
Russ Hadziabdich
Photographers
Neal Agustin
Andrew Fearman
Krystle Krueger
Bucky Skeel
Francis Son
Fides
Doug Williams
Associate Designers
Jeremy Pettis
Jonathan Warobick
Account Manager
Amelia Jee
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events
Sat, 9/5 & Sun, 9/6
Bash on Wabash-Sweet
Corn Chicago
Wabash between 13th and 14th
Greatersouthloop.org/BASH.html
Wed, 9/9, 11 am
september 2009
Sat, 9/12, 5 pm
Half Way to St.
Patrick’s Day
Joes
940 W. Weed
Joesbar.com
54th Annual Gold Coast
Fashion Award Show
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan
Childrensmemorial.org/fashionshow
Sun, 9/13, 2 pm
Thu, 9/10, 6 pm
Tue, 9/15
Pints for Prostate
After-Party
Rocco’s Cafe and Pizzeria
1925 N. Lincoln
Roccoschicago.com
Toque: An Evening with Chicago’s Culinary Masters
Harold Washington Library
Winter Garden
400 S. State
Timbuck2uesday
The Shrine
2109 S. Wabash
Theshrinechicago.com
Fri, 9/11, 12 pm
Belly Dance the Night Away
Tizi Melloul
531 N. Wells
Tizimelloul.com
Ivana Ristova, piano
Fourth Presbyterian Church
126 E. Chestnut
Ivanasimone.com
Fri, 9/11
Calvin Harris
Vision
632 N. Dearborn
Visionnightclub.com
Fri, 9/11, 9:30 pm
Chippendales
The Venue
777 Casino Center
Hammond, IN.
Thevenuechicago.com
Sat, 9/12, 11 am
Chicago Canine Rescue’s
6th annual Mutt Strut
Hoyne between Belmont and
Melrose
Chicagocaninerescue.com
Sun, 9/20, 7 pm
Tue, 9/22, 5:30 pm
Chefs Hall of Fame
Union League Club of Chicago
65 W. Jackson
Thechicagoculinarymuseum.org
Wed, 9/23, 6 pm-9 pm
Uncorked 2009
Scoozi
410 W. Huron
Chicagolighthouse.org
Thu, 9/24, 7 pm-10 pm
2009 Rock and Roll Meets
Rococo Collection
Lumen
839 W. Fulton Market
Shortyclothing.com
Sat, 9/26, 8:30 am
2009 Komen Chicago Race
for the Cure
Grant Park
Komenchicago.org
Sat, 9/26, 6 pm-11 pm
Cradle Ball
The Ritz-Carlton
160 E. Pearson
Cradle.org
Sat, 9/26, 8:30 pm-12 am
Green Tie Ball XVIII
Chicago Illuminating Company
19 E. 21st
Gatewaygreen.org
Sun, 9/27, 9 am
PAWS Chicago’s 9th Annual
Run for Their Lives
Montrose Harbor
Pawschicago.org
Tue, 10/1, 6 pm-9:30 pm
Wine, Women & Shoes
River East Art Center
435 E. Illinois
Brownpapertickets.com/
event/69164
Sat, 10/3, 7 pm
Gerber/Hart Library Annual
Benefit “Making History:
Riot, Revolution, Rights”
Swedish American Museum Center
5211 N. Clark
Gerberhart.org
Please submit your event listings online
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shows
september 2009
scene
picks
outdoor concerts
9/4
T-Pain
Congress Theater
9/5
Safa
The Venue
9/8
The Psych. Furs & Happy Mondays
House of Blues
9/9
Britney Spears
Allstate Arena
9/10
DJ Rekha
House of Blues
9/11
Jack Ingram
Joes
9/11
Chippendales
The Venue
9/12-13
U2
Soldier Field
9/12
Regina Spektor
The Chicago Theatre
9/12-13
Todd Rundgren
Park West
9/13
Black Label Society
Vic Theatre
9/14
Pet Shop Boys
The Chicago Theatre
9/15
Proclaimers
Double Door
9/18
Buckethead
Vic Theatre
9/19
Alice in Chains
House of Blues
9/19
Toby Keith
First Midwest Bank Amph
9/19
Lou Gramm
Joes
9/20
Bruce Springsteen
United Center
9/23
Ani Difranco
Vic Theatre
9/26
Dave Matthews Band
First Midwest Bank Amph
9/26
P!nk
Allstate Arena
9/30
Moby
Vic Theatre
theatre, dance and comedy
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Continues
America; All Better!
Second City
Continues
Cabaret
Drury Lane Theatre
9/5
Jill Sobule & Julia Sweeney
SPACE
Opens 9/10
Fake
Steppenwolf Theatre
9/10
Bill Bellamy
Zanies
9/17
Dennis Miller
Park West
9/19
Mike Birbiglia
Vic Theatre
Closes 9/20
The Light in the Piazza
Marriott Theatre
Opens 9/21
Treasure Island
Lifeline Theatre
Opens 9/23
Hairspray
Marriott Theatre
9/12 & 9/13
U2
Performing at:
First Midwest
Soldier Field
Only Irish rockers U2 could
commandeer the home of
the Chicago Bears with no
resistance. The group has sold
over 145 million albums worldwide and is one of the most
recognized groups today.
9/14
pet shop
boys
Performing at:
The Chicago Theater
One of the biggest selling
dance music duos of all time,
with over 20 years of world
chart-toppers in their arsenal,
the boys will show why they
continue to hit number one
on Billboard’s Hot Dance
Club Songs chart.
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festivals
september & october 2009
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9/4-9/6
Chicago Jazz Festival
Grant Park
9/4-9/7
African Festival of the Arts
5100 S. Cottage Grove
9/4-9/7
Taste of Polonia
5216 W. Lawrence
9/5-9/6
Bash on Wabash
Wabash between 13th & 14th
9/11-9/12
Windy City Wine Festival
Daley Bicentennial Plaza
9/11-9/13
Festival de La Villita
26th & Kostner
9/11-9/13
German-American Festival
4700 N. Lincoln
9/11-9/13
The Wicker Park/Bucktown Fall Arts Festival
1579 N. Milwaukee Ave.
9/11-9/13
Harvest Fest
Belmont & Wolcott
9/12
Bloodshot Beer-B-Q
Hideout
9/12
44th Annual Von Steuben Parade
Lincoln & Irving Park
9/12
Mexican Independence Day Festival
Harrison Park
9/12-9/13
Old Town Wine Crush, Music & Comedy Fest
North and Evergreen
9/12-9/13
Celtic Fest
Grant Park
9/12-9/13
Groovin’ on the Grove Festival
4400-4500 Cottage Grove
9/12-9/13
Renegade Craft Fair
Damen & Division
9/12-9/13
Ukranian Village Fest
2245 W. Superior
9/13
Mexican Independence Day Parade
26th & Albany
9/13-9/15
Lebowski Fest
Portage Theater
9/19
Edgewater Gallery
Granville & Glenwood
9/19
Musky Fest
3030 N. Racine
9/19
LandShark Lager Oyster Festival
Damen & Roscoe
9/19
Historic Route 66 Car Show
Oak Park & Ridgeland
9/25-9/26
Hyde Park Arts & Crafts Adventure
1526 E. 55th
9/25-9/27
Oktoberfest
Lincoln & Southport
9/26
Chinatown Moon Festival
Chinatown Square
9/26
Hyde Park Jazz Festival
DuSable Museum
10/2-10/5
International Antiques Fair
The Merchandise Mart
10/3-10/4
Chicago Country Music Festival
Grant Park
10/10
Double Ten Parade
Wentworth & Cermak
10/10-10/11
Harvest Fest at N. Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaksi
10/11
Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2009
Grant Park
10/12
57th Annual Columbus Day Parade
Columbus Drive & Balbo
10/17
Pumpkins in the Park 5K
1800 N. Stockton
10/22-10/25
Fashion Focus Chicago 2009
Millenium Park
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HUGO’S FROG BAR
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LUX BAR
FLATWATER
MIA FRANCESCA
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TAVERN ON RUSH
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TANGO SUR
PICCOLO SOGNO
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FOR LOCATION ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS, CHECK OUR LISTINGS ON PAGES 92-94
FIRST ON THE
scene
OUR FIRST LOOK
AT WHAT’S NEW,
HIP AND HAPPENING
BARBARA HORAVATH
ELATE
ELATE
111 W. HURON, 312.202.9900
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opportunity to people-watch all year round.
Chef Randal Jacobs’ (formerly of DeLaCosta)
menu focuses on small plates with big flavors.
One thing’s certain. People are elated about
Leading the helm are flavorful oysters and flat-
Hotel Felix’s new contemporary American
breads. Guests should also sample the variety
restaurant Elate. Owner Anthony Fiore envi-
of cured artisan meats and cheeses prepared
sioned an elegant array of modern meets
at the charcuterie table. If you’re looking for a
rustic for the design aesthetic, including
larger entrée, try the savory Spring Chicken
floor-to-ceiling windows that give diners an
with Corn Panna Cotta and Pea Shoots.
ing hot spot LuxLounge. Both Chicagoans and
tourists alike will find the venue classic and fun.
With 25-foot leather banquettes, black leather
lounge chairs and ambient lighting, Lux has set
the chic stage for early evening cocktails or an
all-night drinking spree. Moreover, LuxLounge
has produced a wide array of eye candy with
an all-female staff sporting slinky black cockROCKWOOD PLACE
ROCKWOOD PLACE
3466 N. CLARK, 773.880.2222
tail dresses. The female DJs will keep the party
pumping with a wide array of jams from 10
pm until 2 am. It’s one party that shouldn’t
be missed.
Wrigleyville is Chicago’s center for good times,
with a laidback attitude and unpretentious bar
food. The Eat Well Drink Better group and
owners of new restaurant and sports bar
Rockwood Place wanted to maintain this trend.
“Our tagline says it all,” Co-owner Ivan Torres says. “Dive cuisine, occasional roadhouse,
with easy-to-spell drinks.” While Rockwood
serves traditional gastro pub cuisine, they offer
healthy alternatives to normally greasy fare.
LUXLOUNGE
By incorporating some healthy and organic
ingredients, diners can enjoy delectable dishes
such as the Pan Fried Shrimp BLT without damaging their waistlines.
LUXLOUNGE
18 E. BELLEVUE, 312.642.3400
Long-standing Rush Street staple LuxBar has
opened their second floor on Saturdays creat-
DREAM
1750 N. CLARK, 312.932.1750
The newest Lincoln Park hotspot is a Dream.
With its stark white walls, low lounge seating
and fluorescent blue and pink lighting (remainders from their predecessors Krem), Dream
resonates fun Thursdays through Saturdays. }}
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scene
If you’re looking for an additional splash of
scopic namesake). Co-owners Jason Paskewitz
color, slink into Dream’s red-hued VIP area.
and Ryan O’Donnell wanted to create a venue
The room houses its own DJ booth (which
that had both approachable food and prices.
spouts techno and house tunes) and leads
They undoubtedly succeeded. Gemini Bistro’s
to a sunken 80-seat patio. Dream’s menu
menu incorporates flavors from around the
caters to health-food nuts. If you’re watching
globe, including inspirations from French and
your weight, nosh on The Dream Salad with
Italian cuisines. Both the dinner and the side
fresh mixed greens, feta cheese, tomatoes,
dish menus are divided by portion size (i.e.,
hearts of palm, garbanzo beans, olives and
small/medium/large/extra large. Extra small
pine nuts in a vinaigrette dressing served with
plates are available for children). Diner favor-
wheat bread.
ites are sure to include the Steamed P.E.I. Mus-
GEMINI BISTRO
sels with pancetta, fresh herbs, white wine
and crusty bread (medium menu) or the Sau-
2075 N. LINCOLN, 773.525.2522
teed Skate Wing with haricot vert, brown but-
One of the main characteristics of a Gemini
Gemini Bistro also accommodates diners
are their infectious personalities. They’re gen-
for brunch.
ter and toasted hazelnut pesto (large menu).
erally charming, outgoing and eager to entertain. This philosophy resonates throughout
the new Lincoln Park restaurant Gemini Bistro
(who clearly stole a few traits from its horo-
RED MANGO
2806 N. CLARK, 773.296.6304
It isn’t quite time to pack away your cut-offs,
tank tops and slinky sundresses. The sun is sure
to shine throughout September and that means
that attention to your tan and your weight
are necessary. However, I long for tempting
treats even if they’re detrimental to my health.
Red Mango, a yogurt chain founded in South
Korea in 2002, ensures it doesn’t have to be
GEMINI BISTRO
this way. They’re an all-natural nonfat frozen yogurt shop whose recipe incorporates
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DINING 36
STYLE 42
She wasn’t talking about stale coffee or children’s cereal either. If you don’t have the culinary patience to cook in the am, head over to
the newest Orange location in River West. The
fourth Chicago location continues to offer the
restaurant’s staples including the Jelly Doughnut Pancakes and Green Eggs & Ham. If you’re
RED MANGO
“natural goodness such as calcium and protein.” The yogurt is fat-free and gluten-free.
Stop by their newest Lakeview venue to sample the Pomegranate by Pow Wonderful or the
Tangomonium. Red Mango also offers a wide
indecisive, opt for The Pancake Flight. While
you’re waiting for the delectable delights to
arrive, quiz companions using the Trivial Pursuit cards on the table. It’s an interesting way
to see if your brain works pre-coffee!
YAK-ZIES
array of blenders (Red Mango’s version of the
506 W. DIVERSEY, 773.327.1717
fruit smoothie) and flavored teas.
After a two-year stint riding the bench, the
Lincoln Park mainstay Yak-Zies is back in the
ORANGE
bullpen. The original Yak-Zies opened in 1966
730 W. GRAND, 312.942.0300
Your mama didn’t lie when she said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”
and the basement saloon was an inevitable
hotspot for Chicagoans to throw back cheap
beers while enjoying pub grub that couldn’t
be beaten. Thankfully, while the bar’s interior had a face lift – picture cherrywood finishes, more lighting and a bevy of TVs – the
menu remained untouched. Party-goers can
still enjoy their pizzas, sandwiches and … the
star of Yak-Zies show, the hot wings. Moreover, the venue also retained their late-night
liquor license and are open until 4 am Sunday
ORANGE
through Friday; 5 am on Saturdays. It’s time to
party … all night long! scene
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DINING
scene
CHICAGO’S TOP
CHEFS AND
TASTEMAKERS
SPEAK OUT
RACHEL GILLMAN
If chefs are the new rock stars, then Chicago is
a hub for top-notch talent. This month, SCENE
sat down with four Chicago chefs leading
the charge with restaurants that have gained
SUNDA
SUNDA
CHEF RODELIO AGLIBOT
110 W. ILLINOIS, 312.644.0500
widespread acclaim and two local influencers
At the helm of a restaurant abuzz with acco-
with national reputations to discuss Chicago
lades and celebrity guests, Sunda’s Chef
restaurant mainstays.
Rodelio Aglibot (known as the “Food Buddha”)
takes an enlightened approach to running one
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RODELIO AGLIBOT
ate the other half. I recommend the tripe dish,
duck breast and Bolognese. For me, I really
thought Chef Riccardo showed the soulful side
of Italian food.” Other culinary influences of
Rodelio Aglibot include his parents and a number of high-profile Chicago chefs. “I get my
patience as a person from my dad, but I get
my patience as a chef from my mom,” says
Aglibot. “One of my most enjoyable meals
was at Naha. For his sensibilities and outright
passion, I admire Rick Bayless. I also respect
of Chicago’s hottest kitchens. “The energy and
Paul Kahan from Avec and Blackbird, Shawn
the excitement about Chicago’s dining scene is
McClain for his versatility and Grant Achatz
comparable to when I was in San Francisco in
for his bravery.”
the early to mid-’90s. We haven’t peaked yet.
Chicago has an influx of amazing talent. The
dining scene here is stylish but not stuffy. I consider myself a doofie – a foodie that doesn’t
take himself too seriously,” says Aglibot. So,
CIBO MATTO
CHEF TODD STEIN
201 N. STATE, 312.239.9500
what are the guilty pleasures on this doofie’s
Cross-continental cooking might describe Chef
menu? “The crispy pata, a confit pork shank
Todd’s Stein’s culinary experience – includ-
that’s deep fried. I only eat it once a year.
ing stints in Paris, Cleveland, Minneapolis and
Once you put something you love on a menu,
Vegas – but his signature cuisine pays hom-
you rarely eat it. If you’re a first-time Sunda
age to Italy. Now happily back to his Chi-
diner though, try the crispy rice with tuna,
rock shrimp tempura, Malay-style Chilean sea
TODD STEIN
bass, oxtail potstickers, baked snow crab handroll or avocado mousse. These are the most
popular dishes.” Since Aglibot rarely indulges
in his own cuisine, he has found hidden culinary gems citywide. “I love Ricardo Trattoria.
I went on a Sunday and tried one half of the
menu and then went back on Monday and
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scene
cago roots, he’s bringing upscale Italian fare
about nine packets of sugar on the berries.
to downtown diners. “I think Chicago is one of
He said, ‘I don’t drink, I don’t do drugs, I need
the best dining scenes. We push the limits a lit-
a fix and it’s sugar.’” Stein has a laundry list of
tle with a Midwestern sensibility. Chicago chefs
favorites on his menu. For first-time diners at
cook honest, good food and let the ingredi-
Cibo Matto, Stein recommends “stuffed squash
ents speak for themselves. We also have a
blossoms, fried and filled with ricotta cheese.
commitment to good hospitality,” says Stein.
Also the scallops – a mainstay on my menu. I
The culinary mastermind has had the oppor-
think we serve some of the best homemade
tunity to spread this hospitality to a unique
pasta in the city and I recommend the corzetti.
and influencial crowd. “The most famous peo-
My favorite dessert is the yogurt panna cotta
ple I’ve ever cooked for are Mick Jagger and
with summer melon and lemon curd.”
the Rolling Stones when I worked at Gordon. I
also cooked for Obama at MK when he was
a senator and he used to come in all the time
with Michelle. They were wonderful guests. I
actually called my mom and sister and said
PICCOLO SOGNO
CHEF TONY PRIOLO
464 N. HALSTED, 312.421.0077
he’d be President one day. I cooked for Gene
The restaurant’s name translates to “little
Simmons. He asked for a bowl of berries and
dream,” but the authentic Italian cuisine of Pic-
a can of whipped cream and then dumped
colo Sogno is a happy reality, thanks to the talents of Chef Tony Priolo. He started cooking at
the age of eight with his Sicilian grandmother
and perfected his craft in both Chicago and
Tuscany. Today, he serves fresh Italian fare
with the highest quality ingredients. “My favorite guilty pleasure on our menu is the gelato
– especially the Sicilian pistachio,” says Priolo.
“For first-time diners, I also recommend the
branzino – it’s a whole roasted Mediterranean
sea bass encrusted in Sicilian sea salt then filleted and served with roasted fennel and a
citrus and caper reduction. I love the pro-
CIBO MATTO
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sciutto from the antipasti menu which is sliced
to order, the local beet salad with beets grown
the stage for Chef Daniel Kelly’s menu of contemporary American classics. The dishes are
both accessible and affordable, a testament
to Kelly’s skill as a chef. “Chicago is and will
always be a city of neighborhoods and different ethnicities and as such is uniquely American,” says Kelly, who certainly appreciates
this quality and it shows through in his food
preferences. In fact, if it was his very last
meal Kelly confessed that he would request
PICCOLO SOGNO
just for us from Green Acres farm and our signature dish, the ravioli di ‘Piccolo Sogno.’ It’s a
his mom’s apple pie. What’s more American
than apple pie! However, if you’re dining at 33
Club, he recommends “the crab cake and the
miso-glazed Chilean sea bass.” What’s Kelly’s
four-cheese ravioli with pine nuts, butter, Marsala glaze and Parmesan curls.” While Pri-
33 CLUB
olo confides that his grandmother, Julia Child
and his restaurant partner, Ciro Longobardo,
are his main culinary inspirations; a number
of Chicago chefs, restaurants and dishes have
caught his attention. “My favorite Chicago restaurants include The Gage, Sunda and Gene
& Georgetti for a steak. Also, Province is awesome. Smoque is a hidden gem with great,
real barbecue,” says Priolo.
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CHEF DANIEL KELLY
1419 N. WELLS, 312.664.1419
Old Town’s newest restaurant is drawing
crowds and rave reviews. The chic décor courtesy of restaurateur Jerry Kleiner - sets
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scene
excellent food and a great sense of Chicago
history, and the view is spectacular, especially
on fireworks nights. I once took some friends
from Japan there and they were in awe,” says
Roeper. “For an everyday meal I rarely go
two weeks without eating at Kerryman (great
fish and chips), Boston Blackies on Grand (best
chicken caesar in town), Garrett Ripley’s, Gene
& Georgetti and Harry Caray’s.” However, for
Roeper, one venue defines classic Chicago cuisine: Gibsons.
BILLY DEC
A prominent figure in Chicago’s dining and
entertainment scene, Billy Dec is a recogRICHARD ROEPER
SUN-TIMES COLUMNIST
advice to aspiring, new chefs? “Cooks cook so
get in the kitchen. Start small and expand.”
nized tastemaker with a successful track
record. From Rockit to Sunda to Underground,
he’s influenced how city dwellers dine, drink
and indulge. “Chicago’s dining scene has
always been better than New York’s; it just
RICHARD ROEPER
lacked national and international noise,” says
A Sun-Times columnist, author and nationally
for the chefs behind Chicago mainstays.
known movie critic, Richard Roeper is also a
“Besides James Gottwald at Rockit and Rode-
Chicago native with strong ties to local restau-
lio Aglibot at Sunda, I know it’s almost cli-
rants and our city’s dining scene. We sat down
ché but I admire Trotter. I have eaten in his
with him to discuss his favorite city locales.
kitchen and in his home and gotten to know
“My favorite restaurant in Chicago for a spe-
that beyond being an amazing chef, he is an
cial occasion would be Riva. Yes, it’s on Navy
amazing Chicagoan.” scene
Dec. The restaurateur has immense respect
Pier. So what? It’s a Phil Stefani restaurant with
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LAU RE N BU RN
Give those 1950s throwback dresses and floral patterns a rest. In
direct contrast to the retro feminine styles that floated us through
spring and summer, the latest look for fashionistas this fall is the
cosmopolitan yin and yang of Rocker Chic (emphasis on the Chic,
ladies). The eclectic, new wave styles of the1980s have given modern
designers, like, lots of inspiration over the years. The latest look puts
a refined spin on the edgy, rebellious styles that marked the decade.
Matching a rugged pair of black-leather ankle boots with a tiny
mini dresses, donned with sequins, animal print and hued in metallic
shades gives this look a tough, sexy feel. Roll the cuffs on your distressed and torn ‘boyfriend jeans’ to show off a pair of glossy, savage stiletto heels. Even a fitted, conservative top can be complemented by a worn-in leather clutch, decorated with nail heads. Neon
not your thing? Wear these styles in a sophisticated neutral palette.
Make the look work for you.
Style expert and fashion designer for Ann Taylor, Lauren Burns, shines the light on
what’s next in today’s fashion scene. From a runway show to your local boutique,
Lauren can help find the right looks whether you’re preparing for a day at the office
or a night on the town! For more information or to contact Lauren email
[email protected].
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A. STUDDED
GLADIATOR SANDAL
in Tan Rose, $118 by J. Crew,
at 900 N. Michigan.
B. KYLIE
CROPPED
BOYFRIEND
in Venice Wash, $165 by
Tenstate, at Bigdropnyc.com.
D
C. TIGER
SEQUIN DRESS
in Oatmeal, $425 by Rebecca
Taylor, at Neiman Marcus, 737
N. Michigan.
D. HOURGLASS MINI
E
in Leopard Print, $925 by PS.,
at Bloomingdale’s 900 N.
C
Michigan Ave.
E. WIRE-JEWELED
METALLIC JACKET
in Black, $1,430 by James
Coviello, at Jamescoviello.com.
A
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Cinema Paradiso
Photography By: Russ Hadziabdich Styling By: Agga B
On her: Gold and navy piatt
pencil skirt, $2,790 by Oscar De
La Renta at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Long-sleeve gray silk blouse,
$1,290 by Oscar De La Renta
at Saks Fifth Avenue. Black net
corset, $184 by La Perla at Neiman Marcus.Vintage rope chain
bracelet, $15 at Sewchiatrist.com.
On him: Suspender trousers,
$249 by John Varvatos at Macy’s.
On her: Nolitta black dress, $178 by
JLee Silver at JleeSilver.com. Black
cover-up with pyramid stud detail,
$168 by JLee Silver at Jake. Black
and white polka dot pinup lingerie,
$30 at Sewchiatrist.com.
On him: Beige button-front long
sleeve, $98 by Polo by Ralph
Lauren at Neiman Marcus. Vintage
wide leg nautical jeans, $60 by
Armani Jeans at Sewchiatrist.com.
On her: Black jumpsuit, $1,950 by
Alexander McQueen at Saks Fifth
Avenue. Ivory lace with black trip
corset, $751 by La Perla at Neiman
Marcus.Vintage pearl necklace, $75
at Sewchiatrist.com.
On him: Suspender Trousers, $249
Bikini,
$162 byat Macy’s. White
by John
Varvatos
Sauvage
at Londo
leather
newsboy
cap, $420 by Gucci
Mondo.Toy
watches, black
at Neiman
Marcus.Vintage
$195
- $275
at Doc Martens at
work
shoe,
$50 by
Bloomingdale’s.
Sewchiatiatrist.com.
Trina Turk bikini
top, $89 by Trina
Turk and bottom,
$71 by Trina Turk
at Londo Mondo.
Aqua earrings, $25 at
Bloomingdale’s
On her: Black cashmere top with
black, gold and white pearl beading,
$1,470 by Naeem Khan at Saks Fifth
Avenue. Black vinyl bow clutch, $995
by Valentino at Neiman Marcus.
On him: White tank top, $78 by CK
at Macy’s.
On her: Tiered silk
fringe dress, $1,990
by Zac Posen at
Saks Fifth Avenue.
On her: Black beaded top, $1,590 by Carolina Herrera
at Saks Fifth Avenue. Black beaded cardigan, $1,490 by
Carolina Herrera at Saks Fifth Avenue. Vintage black
and gold bead necklace, $30 at Sewchiatrist.com.
Photography By: Russ Hadziabdich (Russhd.com)
Styling: Agga B @ Artists by Timothy Priano; Assistant
Stylist: Xza Louise @ Artists by Timothy Priano; Hair
& Makeup: Joyce Taft @ Artists by Timothy Priano;
Model: Kaylee Quilling @ Elite Agency (Chicago);
Model: Raphael @ Chosen Management (Chicago);
Camera and light assistant: Steve Hudson.
Where to Buy: Jake, 939 N. Rush, 312.664.5553;
Macy’s, 111 N. State, 312.781.1000; G Boutique, 2131
N. Damen, 773.235.1234; Neiman Marcus, 737 N.
Michigan, 312.642.5900; H&M, 840 N. Michigan,
312.640.0060; Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan,
312.944.6500.
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CLASSIC
COCKTAILS
STEPHANIE MILLER
BOKA
HUMBOLDT PARK
While not a new trend, there’s still something
brimming with personal inspiration. Expand-
to be said for the insightful and artistic clas-
ing upon his penchant for creating Chicago
sic cocktails that are popping up around town.
“neighborhood cocktails” inspired by ethnic in-
From the Side Car to the Sazerec, the Gin Fizz
gredients found throughout the city, de Olivei-
to Gin and Tonic, nostalgic drinks are all abuzz
ra has debuted the Humboldt Park his twist on
and we’ve got the inside scoop.
a classic rum daiquiri, in which Ron Zacapa 23
BOKA
60
year rum is mixed with lime, agave nectar and
Allspice Dram to capture the tropical flavors of
1729 N. HALSTED, 312.337.6070
Humboldt Park’s heritage.
At the Lincoln Park mainstay, senior mixolo-
Every two months, BOKA features a new
gist Daniel de Oliveira’s cocktail creations are
classic cocktail, honoring the tradition of true
mixology. Opt for the Sazerac, one of the old-
was applejack, but it’s fallen off our radar be-
est known cocktails, with its origins in pre-Civil
cause it’s expensive to produce 100 percent
War New Orleans. The original drink is based
apple brandy. Take a sip of history with the
on a combination of cognac and bitters and
Autumn Sidecar, a mix of Laird’s Applejack,
was created by Antoine Amédée Peychaud
lemon juice, orange curacao and cinnamon.
(thus Peychaud’s bitters) in the 1830s.
For a summer classic, the Dark ‘n’ Stormy
BAR DEVILLE
701 N. DAMEN, 312.929.2349
The cocktailing vibe at Bar Deville can best
be described as a place to get back to booze
which combines Gosslings Black Seal rum, Barritt’s ginger beer and lime juice.
THE GAGE
24 S. MICHIGAN, 312.372.4243
basics. With over 18 classic drinks, there’s a
This Irish-inspired bar and restaurant offers
cocktail to suit every taste profile. Bar Deville
not only classic whiskey selections but holds
serves up one of the oldest classic liquors in
their own in the cocktail department. Playing
U.S. history: Laird’s Applejack, which is apple
off of the traditional Old Fashioned cocktail
brandy made from fermented cider. Laird’s
which is made by dissolving a small lump of
was one of the first documented distilleries in
sugar with a little bit of water in an eight- to
the country. Before there was bourbon, there
10-ounce tumbler. Once the sugar is dissolved,
two ounces of whiskey and a dash of angostura bitters are added then mixed with a small
spoon. The drink is then served with a lemon
peel garnish and the small mixing spoon remains in the glass. Paying homage to one of
the first cocktails is The Gage Old-Fashioned,
which is made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, orange and brandied cherry liqueur, ginger ale
and candied ginger garnish. The Gage also
serves up a mean Sazerac but uses apricotinfused Makers Mark as their signature ingredient. The Ginger Fizz meshes the classic
BAR DEVILLE
AUTUMN SIDECAR
combination of Jameson, fresh ginger, lemon
and soda to create a refreshing cocktail. }}
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PARAMOUNT ROOM
415 N. MILWAUKEE, 312.829.6300
This River West food and drink spot is housed
in a 100-year-old former speakeasy, features
a chef-driven menu and offers craft beers,
boutique wines and classic cocktails. Cozy up
to one of the comfy-chic leather high-back
booths and sip on the Rosemary Gin Fizz,
which marries Plymouth Gin, Grand Marnier,
lime juice, rosemary sweet water, club soda
and a dash of Campari and is served over
ice. The Jasmine Mint Julip is a combination
of Rowan’s Creek Bourbon, sweet jasmine tea,
GIBSONS
BLUE CHEESE MARTINI
fresh mint and ice, while the Paramount Rye
Sour is made with Wild Turkey Rye whisky,
Pony up to the bar and order the Blue Cheese
Grand Marnier, lime juice, cherry kumquat bit-
Martini, a dirty cocktail made with Belvedere
ters and egg whites and is served over ice.
vodka, olive juice and four large blue cheese-
For one of the ultimate classics, go for the Par-
stuffed olives. The old-school Gin Martini is just
amount Manhattan: Rowan’s Creek Bourbon,
that: Hendricks Gin served straight up with
Morello brandied cherries, house vermouth
an olive spear, and the Citrus Gimlet is made
and a dash of bitters served straight up or on
with Absolut Citron, fresh lime juice and simple
the rocks.
syrup and is served in a sugar-rimmed glass.
GIBSONS
JBAR
Nobody does classic Chicago better than
Housed in the James Hotel, Jbar’s master in-
Gibsons. From the iconic mahogany bar to the
house mixologists are serving up two classic
walls peppered with photos of local and inter-
cocktails that can’t be missed. The Cosmopoli-
national celebrities, Gibsons exudes classic so-
tan is synonomous with chic city life, so it’s fit-
phistication and commands respect. It’s at this
ting that Jbar gets our vote for one of the best
Rush Street staple where classic martinis rule.
classics in Chicago. Made with Svedka Citron,
1028 N. RUSH, 312.266.8999
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DRINK REPORT
be exact. Bottle service is second nature at the
high-end uber lounge. With its contemporary
Moroccan décor and white-gloved attention
to detail, Crescendo prides itself on top-notch
service with to-die-for selections of classic
bubbly from Dom Perignon to Krug. Whether
it’s a special occasion or just because, elevate
your cocktailing experience with the Dom Perignon Light Source ($1,600) which includes an
elaborate bottle service presentation complete
with glow in the dark lighting and gorgeous
champagne glasses. If a rosé is your standby,
opt for the modest Moet & Chandon Brut ImJBAR COSMOPOLITAN
perial Rosé or go bold and choose the PerrierJouet Fleur de Champagne Rosé. scene
a healthy dose of cranberry juice and a splash
of triple sec Jbar has perfected the art of the
pink-hued drink. They’ve also taken the tradition Lemon Drop and made it their own by
introducing the Raspberry Lemon Drop, which
is made with Svedka Citron, fresh lemon juice
and a dash of Chambord.
CRESCENDO
222 W. ONTARIO, 312.376.3111
If you’re craving a splashy, fun night on the
town and want to live up your night with Hollywood style and glamour, head to Cresendo
and sip on the classic champagne of movie
stars: Cristal. That’s Louis Roederer Cristal to
CRESCENDO LOUIS ROEDERER CRISTAL
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scene
PROMOTING A
GOOD NIGHT
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BULL & BEAR
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In a city like Chicago, there is an endless sup-
weekly parties, like Wednesdays at RiNo (343
ply of things to do. On any given night, there
W. Erie, 312.587. 3433), Thursdays at Spy Bar
are countless events, parties, drink specials
(646 N. Franklin, 312.337.2191) and Fridays at
and grand openings to choose from. So the
Crescendo (222 W. Ontario, 312.376.31111).
question becomes, how do you choose what to
do and where to go? Luckily, Chicago is home
Known for promoting events in the house
to a slew of great promoters who can help you
techno and dance music scene in and around
make your decision. With their fingers on the
Chicago, Global Adrenaline (GlobalAdren-
pulse of the city, these industry insiders have
aline.net) is a promotional powerhouse in its
become the center of the nightlife scene. A
own right. Founded in 1997 by owner Chris-
party or event thrown by one of the city’s pre-
tian Banach, the entertainment and market-
mier promotion companies is a like a seal of
ing company has consistently grown over the
approval and a guarantee to party-goers that
years and is now known for events attended
they’re in for a great night.
by celebrities, athletes and renowned DJs.
Always on the cutting edge, Global Adren-
What started out as a group of door guys
aline has teamed up with Surreal to pro-
being asked to help promote the club in which
duce F+A+M+E Thursdays at Enclave (213
they worked, has turned into the wildly suc-
W. Institute, 312.654.0234). Incorporating
cessful
Surreal
Entertainment
(Surreal-
fashion, art, music and entertainment, this
chicago.com). Original founder Brian Pfei-
weekly event features house music by DJs Vic-
ffer has helped to create a line up of weekly
tor R and Nathan Scott as well as a hosted
events that are staples on the Chicago night-
cocktail reception to start the night off right.
life scene. In conjunction with Global Adrenaline, Chicago Twenty Something and Another
Level, Surreal dominates Sunday nights with
their weekly events at both Bull & Bear (431
N. Wells, 312.527.5973) and Joe’s Bar (940
W. Weed, 312.337.3486). As the landscape of
Chicago clubbing has evolved and changed,
so has Surreal Entertainment. Since 2001, this
promotion company has consistently partnered with the city’s newest and most exciting
clubs to produce late-night events after their
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Global Adrenaline has become known for
TWENTY SOMETHING
STATE
their Friday nights at Y Bar (224 W. Ontario,
312.787.2355) co-hosted by Surreal. This event
is packed every week and consistently draws
one of the best looking crowds in Chicago.
Relative newcomer, Genuine Entertainment
Chicago (Genuinechicago.com) put itself on
the map this summer. Calling themselves a
lifestyle marketing solution group, Genuine
Founded 2004 by North Shore native Freddie Kole, Chicago Twenty Something (Chicagotwentysomething.com) attracts a slightly
different crowd than most other promotional
companies in Chicago. “Chicago Twenty
Something caters to a more casual, less
‘clubby’ crowd,” says Kole. Their weekly Saturday events are just that - a mix of low-key
bars and upscale lounges. Saturdays with Chicago Twenty Something start in Lincoln Park
GENUINE ENTERTAINMENT
LUMEN
at State (935 W. Webster, 773.975.8030) and
then moves to Stone Lotus (873 N. Orleans,
312.440.9680) where the party continues until
Entertainment’s mission is to produce upscale,
3 am.
exclusive events that showcase the best Chicago has to offer. Run by Lonnie Rodriguez
Since 2005 Illustrious Culture (Illustriouscul-
and Vincent Anzalone, GEC currently hosts a
ture.com) has become synonymous with pop
great weekly event on Saturdays at Lumen
culture in Chicago. Founders Eric Steinbeck
(839 W. Fulton Market, 312.733.2222).
and Aristotle Suran have expanded the com-
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pany’s brand to the Southern California market promoting parties and events in San Diego.
WINGMAN PRODUCTIONS
The company’s resident DJs Greg Bauer, John
Curley, Jernell Geronimo and DJ Kalendr spin
at a variety of hot spots including Fridays at
Theatro (858 W. Lake, 312.455.8345) and
late Saturday nights at Stay (111 W. Erie,
312.475.0816).
Focused on bringing Chicago to the forefront
of the national nightlife scene, Outfit Events
(Outfitevents.com) strives to promote Chicago
culture and style while putting on exciting
events. Founders Bob O’Connell, Joey Vitale
and DJ Dante Deiana have definitely made an
impact on the Chicago nightlife scene. Know-
promises no line, no cover, no velvet rope,
ing that a fabulous DJ is a key element to any
no dress code, no anxiety and no outrageous
great party, Outfit Events consistently has one
drink prices. Wingman also hosts Wednesdays
of Chicago’s favorite DJ’s, Dante the Don,
at Market (1113 W. Randolph, 312.929.4787)
spinning their events including Thursdays at
where attendees can enjoy live music and drink
RiNo (343 W. Erie, 312.587. 3433) and Satur-
specials at one of the city’s newest hotspots.
days at Manor (624 N. Clark, 312.475.1390).
Another Level (Anotherlevel.com) seamSince 2005, Wingman Promotions (Wing-
lessly blends together the fashion and night-
manpromos.com) has brought high-quality
life industries to create a business concept
entertainment and premiere nightlife experi-
that is utterly unique. In addition to promot-
ences to young Chicagoans. One of their sig-
ing weekly events at great venues like Friday
nature events is “No Bull Thursdays” at Bull &
nights at Griffin Lounge (326 W. Chicago,
Bear (431 N. Wells, 312.527.5973). In conjunc-
312.475.0724) and Saturdays at Theatro (858
tion with Chicago Twenty Something, Wing-
W. Lake, 312.455.8345) they also run a cloth-
man promotes this event that features every-
ing boutique featuring sexy, chic outfits for
thing you want in a great night out, without
both men and women. scene
the bull. The non-pretentious weekly party
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LET FRIENDSHIP SHINE:
THE OLYMPIC 2016
COMMITTEE AND
NGLAC
KATIE PICCIRILLO
TED WIDEN, A MEMBER OF NGLAC WITH NGLAC
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER KARA BACHMAN
The official slogan for Chicago’s bid for the
CHICAGO’S BID PLAN
Olympic and Paralympic Games is ‘Let Friend-
For the past three years, Chicago has been
ship Shine.’ The 2016 committee has undoubt-
contending for a position as Olympic Host
edly been living up to their expectations and
City. On June 4, 2008, the IOC named Chi-
making friends citywide. One of the bids big-
cago as one of four finalists to host the 2016
gest backers is President Obama. “I have long
Olympic and Paralympic Games. The final
supported hosting the Olympic and Paralym-
selection will be made next month, on Octo-
pic Games in my home city,” Obama said in
ber 2. Chicago is competing against Madrid,
a video message to the International Olym-
Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo for the honor of
pic Committee (IOC). “I have spoken often
hosting the Games.
about my belief that while we come from dif-
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ferent places and backgrounds there are cer-
Chicago’s proposal for the 2016 Olympic and
tain shared values that unite us. Values at the
Paralympic Games pays close attention to the
heart of the Olympic movement … friendship,
environment – offering the greenest bid ever.
excellence and mutual respect.” It should be
“The plan emphasizes the concept of a ‘Blue-
no surprise that we at Chicago SCENE maga-
Green Games,’ which alludes to the blue of
zine also back the bid.
Lake Michigan’s waters and the green of Chi-
cago’s parklands,” Director of Public Relations for Chicago 2016 Patrick Sandusky said.
OFFICIAL CHICAGO
2016 LOGO
“For example, public shuttles and other vehicles used for the Games would be powered
by low-carbon fuels or electricity. The amount
of water used in the Olympic Village and venues will be reduced by 20 percent from normal
levels in a plan that focuses on storm water
collection, reuse and application.”
Developers have also revealed that only five
members that can be counted on for a vari-
permanent, competitive buildings will be con-
ety of tasks.” Recently, Chicago 2016 part-
structed. “Chicago 2016’s compact, sustainable
nered with the United States Olympic Com-
plan takes advantage of existing infrastructure
mittee to host one of the most well attended
for accommodations and transport and max-
fundraisers in Chicago’s history, with 3,600
imizes the use of existing and temporary ven-
people in attendance. “The evening of August
ues for sport venues,” Sandusky stated.
12th marked the induction ceremony for the
Olympians, Paralympians and U.S. team that
THE NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP
have been selected to the U.S. Olympic Hall
ADVISORY COUNCIL (NGLAC)
of Fame for 2009,” Bachman said. “The annual
To help organize, raise funds and recruit sup-
induction ceremony was a wonderful program
porters, Chicago 2016 created a number of
and a meaningful way to honor great Olympi-
subcommittees, including the Next Genera-
ans and Paralympians from past Games.”
tion Leadership Advisory Council (NGLAC).
“The NGLAC is a group of rising business and
Both Chicago 2016 and its NGLAC will con-
civic leaders of Chicago, primarily between
tinue to raise funds and awareness until the
the ages of 24 and 40 years old,” Develop-
early October decision date. We encour-
ment Manager for NGLAC Kara Bachman
age Chicagoans to visit their website, Chi-
said. “The NGLAC is part of the bid’s official
cago2016.org, voice your support for the bid,
governance structure and has played a cru-
sign up to volunteer, buy Chicago 2016 mer-
cial role in raising awareness, recruiting vol-
chandise and make a donation. Its never too
unteers, creating resources and raising funds.
late to be part of something great. scene
Chicago 2016 is privileged to have NGLAC
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THE AUDIO
MASTERMIND:
TIM PICKETT
ROBERT LUCE
THE LASALLE POWER CO. STAGE
ONE OF PICKETT’S CREATIONS
If you are thinking of buying a top notch
next level when you’re playing with the big
sound system then you better be familiar with
boys of Chicago.” That business mission state-
Tim Pickett’s work. The audio mastermind and
ment has turned his company into one of the
President of Sound & Lighting Designs (SLD) is
Windy City’s premiere audio-visual installers.
responsible for the systems pumping out the
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sweat inducing sounds at Chicago hotspots,
From an early age, Pickett had a fascination
including Lasalle Power Co., Enclave and Eng-
with the intricate internal workings of audio
lish. “The nightlife crowd has always had high
equipment. His work at Pro Mix Audio Light-
expectations when it comes to sound,” said
ing in Mt. Prospect during high school led him
Pickett. “That’s why SLD stays on the cutting
to start a Mobile DJ Company, Digital DJing
edge of technology. You need to take it to the
on the side. After graduation, Pickett attended
Columbia where he could receive more hands-
over the US and into Canada. Pickett’s big
on training. “During this time, I also started
break came when Adolfo Garcia and David
at Five Star Audio Visual in Aurora where I
Mitria from Eat Well, Drink Better came call-
worked closely with owner Robert Tippin,”
ing. “They gave us our first foot in the door
recalled Pickett. “The company did AV rentals
on the Chicago scene, and also got us in with
for hotels and convention centers.”
Sam Sanchez and Michael Gonzalez of John
Barleycorn.”
In March of 1999, one year before graduating with a degree in architectural acous-
Pickett feels the more honest you are with a
tics, Pickett started SLD. “I’ve always been kind
club owner, the more they come to realize how
of aggressive when it comes to business and
important the sound system is for business and
have always wanted to work for myself,” he
how that experience is more of a subconscious
laughed. “So, I filled out the required paper-
thing than a conscious thing. “You leave a club
work and obtained a retailer seller’s license
feeling better if you feel the music and bass.
while I was a junior.”
Yet, you can still have a conversation because
it’s clean,” he says. “When you’re walking out
PICKETT HAD A
FASCINATION
WITH THE INTRICATE
INTERNAL WORKINGS OF
AUDIO EQUIPMENT
with a headache because the cheap speakers
are blowing in your ears all night, you can feel
that the club is not comfortable.”
Even with a recent install at the new Marriott in
Vegas, Pickett says club work is where his passion lies. “Club owners know they are able to
make their money back when using our sys-
After receiving his degree, Pickett quit Five
tems. We provide the most high end equip-
Star to concentrate on SLD, but remained
ment for the ultimate nightlife experience with
friends with Tippin. “Robert used my company
unparalleled service,” said Pickett. “After all, no
to provide permanent AV systems for his cli-
one wants their equipment failing them at 1
ents,” said Pickett. “They were in similar fields,
am on a Saturday morning.” scene
but not doing exactly what I was doing. They
didn’t mind throwing business my way. This
was my introduction to the corporate world.”
For more information, and a list of services,
visit Sldchicago.com.
The corporate jobs from Five Star took SLD all
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HOW TO
KEEP THE
SPARK IN YOUR
RELATIONSHIP
BARBIE ADLER
The work-day was a drain and you have
BAN GRUNGE WEAR - Lose the baggy tees
bills to pay, relatives to appease, a career
and replace with a baby-T at night when the
to manage and a boyfriend who is equally
two of you are laying low around the house.
as busy and involved.
At the end of the
day, sometimes neither of you is feeling
FORBID WORK TALK – Rehashing the drama
especially romantic.
in the office on a daily basis is an energy zapper. Yes, you want support, but bringing home
If you’ve been together for any length of time,
the negativity is sure to burn out the flames.
you know it’s easy to be distracted by life routines and a challenge to keep that romantic
BE SPONTANEOUS - Spontaneity counts for
spark a glow. But that’s just when it’s needed
everything. A quick naughty note in his brief-
most. Try some of these tips to keep your rela-
case, a text or an email during the day let-
tionship romantically tuned.
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ting him know 10 things you would love to do
game or if the guy across the street will ever
to him after work will keep his mind occupied.
pull the shades; cast some playful bets. The
winner gets 30 minutes of the pleasure of their
SUCCESSFULL RELATIONSHIPS
FIND WAYS TO
choice.
CREATIVELY
MAKE A TRADE – one chick flick should equal
ROMANCE ALIVE
boys for a night of salsa dancing, one favorite
TURN UP THE WATERWORKS – Turn a daily
CODE TALKERS – a good euphemism that
KEEP THE
hygiene regiment into a steamy act of love by
slipping in the shower with him in the morning
one of his horror favorites, one night with the
sex fantasy… well, you get the picture.
only the two of you know brings you closer
together and amps the fun factor. Laundry can
and giving his back a good soapy rub-down.
be your code for sex? Your family will be won-
ROLE PLAY – Go to a bar or club and have
clothes that need to be cleaned all the time.
your guy pick you up as if you are strangers.
Stay in script all the way from the pick-up line
to hitting the sheets.
EXPRESS GRATITUDE – Tell each other
something you appreciate or love about
the other.
TAKE INTEREST IN THEIR INTERESTS – He
knows you’d rather leave the room when the
game is on, so hang with him until the last
inning; or better yet, surprise him with tickets
to a home game.
MAKE BETS – Whether you two wager on
if will rain today, who will win the basketball
dering why you are always talking about your
RESOLVE CONFLICT QUICKLY – There’s
nothing that kills the romance faster than unresolved issues. Saying you’re sorry in the heat
of argument is the ultimate act of romance.
Successful relationships find ways to creatively
keep the romance alive. Most of all have fun
working on your relationship and in return
your relationship will thrive and sparks will
continue to fly. scene
Barbie Adler is a contributing writer for Chicago SCENE
and President of Chicago’s Selective Search, Inc., an elite
matchmaking firm that acts as a personal recruiter for the
city’s most eligible, high-powered bachelors. Women of
substance and style are invited to join for free. Register at
Selectivesearch-inc.com or call 312.396.1200.
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KEY CHOICES IN
CHICAGO HAPPENINGS
ROBERT LUCE
GOLD COAST FASHION AWARD SHOW
If the empty beaches aren’t a sign that it’s September in Chicago, then the Bears coming out of
hibernation is. But don’t despair–fall is the time that the city shines with events catering to the
charitable, fashionable and personable.
Wednesday, September 9
54TH ANNUAL GOLD COAST
FASHION AWARD SHOW
HILTON CHICAGO
720 S. MICHIGAN, 312.922.4400
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Last year’s winner, Norman Ambrose, will
open the show with his fall collection. A cocktail reception begins at 11 am followed by the
luncheon at noon and the fashion presentation
at 1 pm. Tickets are $150. Proceeds from the
Emerging fashion designers will compete for
show will go towards The Children’s Service
the Gold Coast Fashion Award at the Hilton
Board’s commitment to support the Division of
Chicago. Fashions from designers such as Ina
Pediatric Surgery at Children’s Memorial. For
Soltani and retailers like Neiman Marcus are
tickets or more information, call 773.880.8214
presented in a fast-paced, live runway show.
or visit Childrensmemorial.org/fashionshow.
Thursday, September 10
TOQUE: AN EVENING WITH
CHICAGO’S CULINARY MASTERS
HAROLD WASHINGTON LIBRARY
WINTER GARDEN
400 S. STATE, 312.747.4396
Experience the culinary talents in the Windy
City at Toque: An Evening with Chicago’s Culinary Masters benefiting Children’s Oncology Services, Inc. Chefs include Graham
Elliot Bowles, executive chef/owner of Graham Elliot; John Caputo, executive chef/
partner of A Mano; and Michael Shrader,
executive chef of N9NE Steakhouse. Starting at 6 pm, guests will enjoy four fine dining courses with wine pairings along with
a lively auction to help improve the quality of life for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer. Tickets are $250, and can
ordered by calling 312.924.4220 or by visiting
Onestepcamp.org.
Friday, September 11 & Saturday,
September 12
WINDY CITY WINE FESTIVAL
WINDY CITY WINE FESTIVAL
Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm and Saturday from
3 pm to 10 pm. Wine tasting tickets are $25 in
advance and $30 at the door, which includes
a souvenir wine glass, 10 tastings, a festival program, food and wine demonstrations,
and musical entertainment. For $5, guests will
receive 10 additional tastings. For more information visit Windycitywinefestival.com.
Saturday, September 19
SANDER VAN DOORN
VISION
640 N. DEARBORN, 312.266.1944
DALEY BICENTENNIAL PLAZA
337 E. RANDOLPH, 312.742.7648
His work with The Killers, Robbie Williams
The fifth annual Windy City Wine Festival
music industry. Now Dutch musical master-
will feature more than 250 international and
mind and No. 13 DJ in the world, Sander Van
domestic wine varieties, presented by more
Doorn will bring his wizardry of the global
than 40 festival vendors. Beer lovers will enjoy
dance scene back to Vision Nightclub. Wit-
the Blue Moon Beer Garden, which features
ness the massive talent of this summer’s resi-
ample sampling of Blue Moon beers while the
dent of Cream in Ibiza by purchasing tickets at
sounds of local musicians fill the air. Hours are
Wantickets.com/vision. }}
and Depeche Mode are well known in the
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tember 26 at 8:30 am in Grant Park as a pre-
UNCORKED
lude to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Seventy-five percent of the net proceeds from
the fundraiser stays in the Chicago metropolitan area in the form of grants for education, screening and treatment. Twentyfive percent of the net proceeds support the
Komen’s Award and Research Grant Program.
Founded in 1982, Komen Organization contin-
Wednesday, September 23
UNCORKED 2009
SCOOZI
410 W. HURON, 312.943.5900
ues to be a global leader in the fight against
breast cancer through its scientific and community outreach programs around the world.
For more information visit KomenChicago.org.
Featuring a live and silent auction of fine
wines and an all-inclusive wine tasting from
vineyards around the world, the fifth annual
Uncorked will take place on Wednesday, September 23 from 6 pm to 9 pm, hosted by
The Chicago Lighthouse Young Philanthropists Board. Tickets are $125 each or 10 for
$1,000 and include wine throughout the evening as well as a dinner buffet. Proceeds will
benefit The Chicago Lighthouse and the Illi-
KOMEN CHICAGO RACE FOR THE CURE
nois Association for Parents of Children with
Visual Impairments. For more information visit
Chicagolighthouse.org.
Saturday, September 26
2009 KOMEN CHICAGO RACE
FOR THE CURE
GRANT PARK
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Saturday, September 26
GREEN TIE BALL XVIII
CHICAGO ILLUMINATING COMPANY
19 E. 21ST, 312.326.9500
Breakout the Prius and head to Chicago
Gateway Greens signature annual fundraiser,
the Green Tie Ball XVIII, at the Chicago Illu-
The Chicago branch of Susan G. Komen will
minating Company from 8:30 pm to mid-
hold its 10K/5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Sep-
night. Co-chaired by Ginger Zee and Rob
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ni’s masterpiece Tosca. Chicago’s cultured
can enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and
sweets before the performance and during intermissions. The Opera Ball immediately follows the performance at Hilton Chica-
GREEN TIE BALL
go’s Grand Ballroom with a cocktail reception,
Grand March presentation of the evening’s
Elgas of NBC5, the black-tie gala attracts
artists, seated dinner and dancing to the Stu
thousands of Chicago’s prominent profes-
Hirsh Orchestra. Tickets to the Opening Night
sionals. Tickets are $150. VIP tickets are $225
Gala are $75 to $600. Tickets to the Opera
and include a “green carpet” cocktail recep-
Ball are $475. To purchase tickets and for more
tion and gala preview starting at 6:30 pm, pri-
information, visit Lyricopera.org.
vate bars, a live auction, lavish dessert buffet
and access to the VIP lounge all evening. Proceeds benefit the Chicago Gateway Green,
which is dedicated to greening and beautifying Chicago’s expressways and communities.
Saturday, September 26
THE CRADLE BALL
THE FAIRMONT HOTEL
200 N. COLUMBUS, 866.840.8402
To purchase tickets or for more information,
The Cradle Foundation and The Cradle Ben-
visit Gatewaygreen.org.
efit Council will hold its 15th Annual Cradle
Ball from 6 pm to 11 pm. The evening includes
cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dining, dancing,
Saturday, September 26
OPENING NIGHT GALA
live and silent auctions, a raffle and more. Pro-
CIVIC OPERA HOUSE
20 N. WACKER, 312.419.0033 &
OPERA BALL
HILTON CHICAGO
720 S. MICHIGAN, 312.922.4400
ceeds from the evening will benefit the Cradle’s mission to benefit children by providing education, guidance and lifelong support
on parenting choices. Their commitment is to
The Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Opening Night
Gala celebrates its 55th season in style and
decadence. The evening kicks off at the Civic
Opera House with a performance of Pucci
serve as a partner in creating and sustaining
nurturing families. Reception is at 6 pm while
dinner is at 7 pm. Tickets are $300 per person.
For more information visit Cradle.org.
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fourth annual Wine, Women & Shoes benefit, hosted by the Midwest Regional Office of
the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. A raffle and silent
auction features trips, local getaways, one-ofa-kind artwork, spa packages and fine jewPAWS CHICAGO’S
9TH ANNUAL RUN FOR THEIR LIVES
elry. Tickets are $85 for general admission or
$125 for supporter level, which includes a special gift and listing in the program. Proceeds
Sunday, September 27
PAWS CHICAGO’S 9TH ANNUAL
RUN FOR THEIR LIVES
MONTROSE HARBOR
A crowd of more than 5,000 runners, walk-
from this year’s event will benefit UNICEF’s
Accelerated Child Survival. To purchase tickets visit Brownpapertickets.com/event/69164.
For more information on UNICEF visit
Unicefusa.org.
ers and pooches are expected to attend PAWS
Chicago’s 9th Annual Run for Their Lives at
Montrose Harbor, east of the Montrose Harbor Drive and Simonds Drive intersection.
PAWS Chicago works to end the unnecessary
killing of homeless pets through free spaying
or neutering for pets of Chicago residents on
public assistance; adoptions through the Midwest’s only state-of-the-art, cageless Adoption
& Humane Center; and community education
programs. Advance registration is $35 or $40
on the day of the event. For more information
WINE, WOMEN & SHOES
visit Pawschicago.org
Show Your Support! Rockit Ranch’s Billy Dec
Tuesday, October 1
WINE, WOMEN & SHOES
RIVER EAST ART CENTER
435 E. ILLINOIS, 312.321.1001
will be unveiling the 50-plus celebrity interviews voicing support for Chicago’s bid for
the 2016 Olympics. Dec’s been unveiling one
a day and will continue up until they announce
Hundreds of fashionistas and wine lovers will
the winning city on Oct. 2nd in Copenhagen.
converge at the River East Arts Center for the
Visit Achicagothing.com. scene
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CELEBRATIONS
OF ELEGANCE
…IN PAPER
DEBI LILLY
DAUPHINE PRESS STATIONERY
As a boutique owner, I am constantly scour-
They are unique in that they only work with
ing the world to find gorgeous, romantic and
the centuries old craft and art of letterpress
unique artisans to help me stock the store
design and print. Like so many wedding and
shelves of my Lakeview studio. Because A Per-
special occassion companies, the owner, Trish,
fect Event specializes in memorable occasions,
started her company after designing her own
my favorite designers are those who also cre-
wedding invitations. “I wanted to be a part
ate perfect memories for our clients and cel-
of bringing letterpress printing back into the
ebrations. When it comes to invitations, for
American vernacular. It’s too wonderful to just
any and all types of social event or life’s mile-
be used once in a lifetime,” she said. Today,
stones, Dauphine Press is my favorite.
using 50-year-old Heidelberg Windmill letterpresses, Dauphine Press creates distinctive
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Dauphine brings the whimsy and color of
invitations by combining images from the past
sunny California to us right here in Chicago.
and present with beautiful type and marrying
them with rich papers. “We create first impres-
DAUPHINE PRESS STATIONERY
sions by way of a truly personalized statement,” says Trish. Just as no two occasions are
exactly alike, the same should be true of the
invitation.”
Letterpress is a centuries-old relief printing
process. The basic theory remains unchanged
over the past five centuries, though modern
technology now allows printers to combine
digital layout with traditional printing. Designs
you should plan on mailing your invitations
are created on a computer, and then in turn
eight weeks in advance of your party date.
made into printing plates through a photo-
These save-the-date styles are typically coor-
graphic process. All type and images are
dinated with invitations, programs, menus,
raised up on the plate and form the printed
thank you notes, florals and more..
image area, while the recessed areas surrounding the design do not print. The ink from
From elegant dinner parties for your clos-
the printing press is applied to these raised
est friends to holiday cards for hundreds of
areas of the plate, which is then pressed into
friends and family, we can marry graphic
the paper. Letterpress printing imparts an
design, modern technology and vintage print-
unmistakable impression in the paper, giving a
ing techniques. Along with Dauphine, we are
timeless, vivid, three-dimensional appearance.
committed to preserving the rich legacy of the
printing trade through the resurrection of arti-
Modern lives are full of events and details
san techniques and heritage craftsmanship
which are added to calendars months and
that might otherwise be lost in time. scene
even years in advance. Save-the-dates for
any type of occasion, wedding or birthday
Debi Lilly is president of A Perfect Event, a Chicago-based
party alike, are sent both as a courtesy to your
national event-planning firm. Debi serves as an industry
guests and as insurance that after all your
expert for InStyle Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings,
careful planning, you will be surrounded by
InStyle Weddings, Chicago Social and Chicago
those who matter the most on this special day.
If you choose not to send save-the-date
announcements for your party or wedding,
Magazine, among others. She has a faithful and wellknown following, including Oprah Winfrey, among many
other high profile clientele. For more information, visit
Aperfectevent.com.
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GOLD COAST, STREETERVILLE
dining
BIG BOWL CAFE
Fresh Asian
6 E. Cedar
312.640.8888 $
HUGO’S FROG BAR
Fish and Frog Legs
1024 N. Rush
312.640.0999
+
BISTRO 110
Y $$$
French Cuisine
110 E. Pearson
312.266.3110
cY $$ 
IL MULINO NEW YORK
CAPE COD ROOM
KING CAFE
Fine Italian
1150 N. Dearborn
312.440.8888 Y$$$
Seafood
140 E. Walton
312.440.8414 $$$
Gourmet Sandwiches
900 N. Michigan
312.280.6122 c$
CARMINES
LE COLONIAL
Italian Cuisine
1043 N. Rush
312.988.7676
French Vietnamese
937 N. Rush
312.255.0088
Y4 $$
cY $$$
+
COCO PAZZO CAFE  
LUX BAR
Traditional Tuscan
636 N. St. Clair
312.664.2777 $
Contemp. American
18 E. Bellevue
312.642.3400
+4
THE DRAWING ROOM
Y $$
Contemporary
American
937 N. Rush
312.255.0022
MERLO ON MAPLE
+4 $-$$
$$
FORNETTO MEI
WHISKEY
Pan-Italian
107 E. Delaware
312.573.6300 $$
Italian
16 W. Maple
312.335.8200
Bar & Grill
1015 N. Rush
312.475.0300
+
GIBSONS
Amer. Steakhouse
1028 N. Rush
312.266.8999
+
+
Y$$
Y4 $
NOMI
French Cuisine
800 N. Michigan
312.239.4030
cY $$$
OAK STREET
BEACHSTRO
Contemporary
American
1001 N. Lake Shore
312.915.4100 $
PANE CALDO
Italian Bistro
72 E. Walton
312.649.0055 Y$$
PJ CLARKE’S
American Traditional
1204 N. State
312.664.1650
+
c4 $
TABLE FIFTY-TWO
Romantic
52 W. Elm,
312.573.4000 $$
TAVERN ON RUSH
American
Steakhouse
1031 N. Rush
312.664.9600
+
Y $$
TRADER VICS
Tiki Shack
1030 N. State
312.642.6500 $$$
MORTON’S
American
Steakhouse
1050 N. State
312.266.4820 $$$
HOT BAR SCENE Y OUTDOOR SEATING c BRUNCH
4
LATE NIGHT FOOD
RIVER NORTH, LOOP, SOUTH LOOP
dining
BIN 36
American Wine Bar
339 N. Dearborn
312.755.9463 +4 $$
BRASSERIE JO
BRAZZAZ
South American
539 N. Dearborn
312.595.9000 $$$
$$
CHINA GRILL
Global/Asian
230 N. Michigan
312.334.6700 + $$$
FLATWATER
Global Fusion
321 N. Clark
312.644.0283
Y4c $$
GENE & GEORGETTI
Steakhouse
500 N. Franklin
312.527.3718 $$
HARRY CARAY’S
RESTAURANT
Italian Steakhouse
33 W. Kinzie
312.828.0966 $$#
+
Y4 $$
KEEFER’S
Steaks and Seafood
20 W. Kinzie
312.467.9525
+
Y4 $$$
LE LAN
French-Vietnamese
749 N. Clark
312.280.9100 $$
CARNIVALE
+
Japanese &
European
600 W. Chicago
312.822.9600
+
French Bistro
59 W. Hubbard
312.595.0800 $$
Authentic Latino
Cuisine
702 W. Fulton
312.850.5005 +
JAPONAIS
MELTING POT
Fondue
609 N. Dearborn
312.573.0011 $$
MK
QUARTINO
Casual Italian
626 N. State
312.698.5000 +
$$
ROY’S
Hawaiian fusion
720 N. State
312.787.7599 $$
ROCKIT BAR & GRILL
Contemporary
American
22 W. Hubbard
312.645.6000
+
c $$
SMITH & WOLLENSKY
American
Steakhouse
318 N. State
312.670.9900
+
Y4 $$
American/Fine
Dining
868 N. Franklin
312.482.9179 $$
SUNDA
NAHA
SUSHISAMBA RIO
International Fusion
500 N. Clark
312.321.6242 $$
NACIONAL 27
Nuevo Latino
325 W. Huron
312.664.2727 +Y$$
POPS FOR
CHAMPAGNE
Innovative Bar Food
601 N. State
312.266.7677 $
Asian
110 W. Illinois
312.644.0500 $$
Latin Sushi Fusion
504 N. Wells
312.595.2300
Y+4 $$
ZOCALO
Mexican
358 W. Ontario
312.302.9977 $$
TOPOLOBAMPO
Mexican
445 N. Clark,
312.661.1434 $$
HOT BAR SCENE Y OUTDOOR SEATING c BRUNCH
4
LATE NIGHT FOOD
GOLD COAST, STREETERVILLE, RIVER NORTH
nightlife
THE BLUE AGAVE
LEVEL
RINO
BULL & BEAR
LUCKY STRIKE LANES
ROCKIT BAR & GRILL
CRIMSON LOUNGE
LUX BAR
SOUND-BAR
18 E. Bellevue
312.642.3400 l
226 W. Ontario
312.787.4480 4  
MANOR
STONE LOTUS
642 N. Clark
312.475.1390 
873 N. Orleans
312.440.9680 
MARTINI PARK
10PIN BOWLING
LOUNGE
1050 N. State
312.335.8900 Y
431 N. Wells
312.527.5973
333 N. Dearborn
312.923.2453
ELM STREET LIQUORS
12 W. Elm
312.337.3200
ENCLAVE
220 W. Chicago
312.654.0234 
FLATWATER
1045 N. Rush
312.397.1045 Y4 
322 E. Illinois
312.245.8331 l A
151 W. Erie
312.640.0577 Yl
321 N. Clark
312.644.0283 Yl
MARTINI RANCH
HUNT CLUB
Y4 l
Yl4 A
NV PENTHOUSE
LOUNGE
1100 N. State
312.988.7887
JBAR
610 N. Rush
312.660.7200
311 W. Chicago
312.335.9500
116 W. Hubbard
312.329.9960 
THE JOYNT CHICAGO
POPS FOR
CHAMPAGNE
LE PASSAGE
THE REDHEAD
PIANO BAR
650 N. Dearborn
312.573.2233 
937 N. Rush
312.255.0022
l 4
THE LEG ROOM
7 W. Division
312.337.2583 4  
601 N. State
312.266.7677
343 W. Erie
312.587.3433 4 
22 W. Hubbard
312.645.6000 Yl
330 N. State
312.644.0300 l
THE UNDERGROUND
56 W. Illinois
312.644.7600 l4
VISION
632 N. Dearborn
312.266.1944 4  
WHISKEY BAR &
GRILL
1015 N. Rush
312.475.0300 
Y BAR
224 W. Ontario
312.274.1880
16 W. Ontario
312.640.1000 4 
RELIGION
720 N. Wells
312.787.2375 4
Y OUTDOOR SEATING l FOOD DANCING ASPORTS BAR 4 OPEN TIL 4 AM
LINCOLN PARK, LAKEVIEW, WRIGLEYVILLE, OLD TOWN
nightlife
BAR CELONA
3474 N. Clark
773.244.8000 l
CASEY MORAN’S
3660 N. Clark
773.755.4444 lA Y  
THE CENTRAL
3466 N. Clark
773.880.2222 lA
COOBAH
3423 N. Southport
773.528.2220
CROBAR
1543 N. Kingsbury
312.266.1900 4 
FAITH & WHISKEY
1365 N. Fullerton
773.248.9119
GOOSE ISLAND
3535 N. Clark
773.832.9040 l
GRAND CENTRAL
950 W. Wrightwood
773.832.4000 lY
HARRY CARAY’S
TAVERN
3551 N. Sheffield
773.327.7800 lA
3524 N. Clark
773.549.6000
lA 
JOHN BARLEYCORN
658 W. Belden
773.348.8899
lY 
KINCADE’S
950 W. Armitage
773.348.0010 l
LANDMARK
940 W. Weed
312.337.3486
Y
WATERHOUSE
3407 N. Paulina
773.871.1200 lY
WITT’S
2913 N. Lincoln
773.528.7032 Yl
ZELLA
1983 N. Clybourn
773.549.2910 lY 
ZENTRA
923 W. Weed
312.787.0400 Y 
1633 N. Halsted
312.587.1600 l
live music
MAD RIVER
CUBBY BEAR
2909 N. Sheffield
773.935.7500 lA
1059 W. Addison
773.327.1662 A l 
MAXBAR
GREEN MILL
MOE’S CANTINA
METRO
MURPHY’S
BLEACHERS
SCHUBA’S TAVERN
2247 N. Lincoln
773.549.5884
3518 N. Clark
773.248.0002 l
3655 N. Sheffield
773.281.5356 Yl
STANLEY’S
1970 N. Lincoln
312.642.0007 Yl
JOE’S
A l4
JOHN BARLEYCORN
4802 N. Broadway
773.878.5552 4 
3730 N. Clark
773.549.0203 4 
3159 N. Southport
773.525.2508 
UNCLE FATTY’S
2833 N. Sheffield
773.477.3661
SLUGGERS
3540 N. Clark
773.248.0055
Al
 
Y OUTDOOR SEATING l FOOD DANCING A SPORTS BAR 4 OPEN TIL 4 AM