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- Arts & Culture, Lit Feature Dec 10, 2018
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Lit (and food) recs for the politically minded Chicagoan
The current book obsessions of Reader deputy editor Kate Schmidt and OneIllinois editor Ted Cox
- Arts & Culture, Fall Preview Sep 19, 2018
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Now's the time to visit Jackson Park while you still can
See Frederick Law Olmsted's stunning grounds before the Obama Center further encroaches.
- Blogs, Bleader May 17, 2018
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How Mordecai chef-owner Matthias Merges helped transform modern fine dining
A phone call to PolyScience in Niles resulted in the popularization of immersion circulators in restaurant kitchens.
- News & Politics, Worst of Chicago Dec 20, 2017
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Chicago’s dismal recycling rate punctures any sense of civic pride
Less than 10 percent of the city's waste is diverted from landfills, while the nationwide average is 35 percent.
- Best of Chicago, Reasons to love Chicago Jun 22, 2017
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All hail Steve Stone, the conscience of Chicago baseball
The broadcaster might have switched sides, but he’s beloved by everyone in the city.
- Blogs, Bleader May 10, 2017
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Farewell to the Reader wizard behind the curtain
A slide show of exceptional covers by departing Reader creative director Paul John Higgins
- Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Oct 13, 2016
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Parachute’s staff meal is a family affair
Chef-owners Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark play host to a truly familial family meal.
- Best of Chicago, Reasons to love Chicago Jun 23, 2016
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In praise of the cheap seats at White Sox park
The Cubs are the team to watch this year, but the upper deck at U.S. Cellular Field remains the best place to see a game.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 11, 2016
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After 40 years, Black History Month’s abolition is overdue
Stop presenting American history as if it were white history with a few black cameos.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 6, 2015
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Make a River Roast dinner for two last for weeks
Get the $39 chicken for two and keep dining off the tasty leftovers.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 19, 2015
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Continue peeking at Open House Chicago
This weekend we looked inside a former billboard factory in Ravenswood, Goose Island's barrel warehouse, and other spots during the Chicago Architecture Foundation's Open House Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 17, 2015
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Hubbard Street Dance Chicago is killing it
"An Evening of Works by William Forsythe" is the kind of performance even nonfans of dance get drawn into.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 10, 2015
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Sexism is alive and well in 21st-century sportscasting
The case of ESPN sportscaster Jessica Mendoza shows that there are still a lot of people who can't take women seriously—especially about sports.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 9, 2015
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Fashion and two-for-one tix for Steppenwolf's Marie Antoinette tonight only
Check out Steppenwolf's Marie Antoinette for half price and/or a free fashion show inspired by the play tonight.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 27, 2015
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Two mayoral candidates, two Chicagos
Chicago remains a deeply divided city. Don't we need a uniter more than we need a tough guy?
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 11, 2015
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Performer-choreographer-poet Ian Spencer Bell brings his ‘talking dances’ to the Poetry Foundation tonight
Dancer-poet Ian Spencer Bell comes to the Poetry Foundation to perform his Geography Solos, a suite of "talking dances" and a new autobiographical piece, Holler.
- Best of Chicago, Food & Drink Jun 25, 2014
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Best Run by a Chef Prior to a Gracious Departure
Jason Vincent, Nightwood
- Best of Chicago, Music & Nightlife Jun 25, 2014
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Best Three-Toed Goblin King Turned Cultural Ambassador
Eric Owens
- Best of Chicago, Arts & Culture Jun 25, 2014
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Best Use of Daft Punk
Steppenwolf's Russian Transport
- Arts & Culture, Summer Guide May 14, 2014
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There's nothing glamorous about the Quad Cities, but that doesn't mean there's nothing good to do there
Hiking trails, bluegrass jams, baseball, and ice cream—and a midwestern destination through and through.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 4, 2014
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Is Rahm the new Clinton? Depends what "is" is.
Defending his pension plan, Mayor Emanuel borrows from the Daley—or is it the Clinton?—playbook.
- Food & Drink, Cocktail Challenge Apr 3, 2014
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Cocktail Challenge: Dandelion
Sean Patrick Riley of the Burlington crafts a G&T that's (supposedly) good for you.
- Food & Drink, Cocktail Challenge Mar 20, 2014
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Cocktail Challenge: Pig's blood
Nandini Khaund of Craft Cocktail fills a chalice with the taste of "iron death" and chocolate.
- Food & Drink, Cocktail Challenge Mar 6, 2014
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Cocktail Challenge: Catnip
Kristin Wolfel of the Charleston crafts a cocktail for her Friday-night drinking buddy.
- Food & Drink, Cocktail Challenge Feb 21, 2014
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Cocktail Challenge: Pizza grease
Henry Prendergast of Analogue gets down to basics with a pizza-and-Bud michelada.