- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Nov 22, 2017
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Steingold's isn't your bubbe's deli
But don't hold it against this North Center sandwich shop devoted to twists on the Jewish-American culinary canon.
- Music, Music Feature Aug 16, 2017
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CHIRP sees the transmitter at the end of the tunnel
Ten years after the Chicago Independent Radio Project recruited its first volunteers, it’s finally hitting the airwaves.
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Jan 11, 2017
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For a small steak house, Knife is big on showmanship
Fork chef Timothy Cottini’s new North Center spot has a predilection for tableside preparation—and obvious potential despite some elemental issues.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 28, 2016
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Remembering Carrie Fisher's Blues Brothers time in Chicago, and other news
Also, a billionaire actually asked Rahm to close Monroe Street in the Loop during his daughter's wedding.
- News & Politics, Transportation May 25, 2016
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Did the CTA set up the Lincoln Avenue and 31st Street bus reboots to fail?
Residents fear limited hours of operation during a pilot program don't bode well for a permanent return of the routes.
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review May 4, 2016
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The Northman is cider central for Chicago
At the city's first cider pub, the food is no match for the juice.
- Food & Drink, Restaurant Review Aug 10, 2015
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Via Lima brings Peruvian food to the neighborhoods
A rookie restaurateur spices up North Center.
- Arts & Culture, Space Aug 10, 2014
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A mushroom-shaped party pad by the designer of Playboy's headquarters
Charles Moelter's swinging-60s design is now the residence of Flipside Cafe owner William von Hartz.
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Critic's Choice Jul 1, 2014
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Entertaining Julia does DIY right
Hosted by the dependable Puterbaugh Sisters, the long-running variety show presents a grab bag of comedy in the back of a dive bar, no two-drink minimum required.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 10, 2014
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Rahm's alderman explains why Chicagoans will now have to pay more taxes to get less
Ameya Pawar, alderman of the 47th Ward, says the city's pension obligations and budget problems are forcing "really tough choices."
- Music, In Rotation Jun 2, 2014
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In Rotation: Gigan guitarist Eric Hersemann on an album so angry it's almost silly
Plus: Reckless Records buyer Dave Hofer on a love letter to death metal, the Reader's Luca Cimarusti on a fancy-pants jukebox app, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 12, 2014
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Buzz Burgers, Barrels & Beer: Eccentric burgers, BYO
A North Center eatery ventures far beyond the traditional burger.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 12, 2013
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Hello again, Johnny Casserole
The casserole delivery service branches into a cafe.
- News & Politics, What the hell is this place? Jun 13, 2013
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What the hell is this place? Inside Out Art Studio
The North Center studio is way more than just masks.
- Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Apr 18, 2013
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Two comedians out late, eating poorly
The hosts of I Shit You Not on the art of after-hours dining
- Food & Drink, Food & Drink Feature Mar 14, 2013
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A 7 AM bar crawl
We woke up early (on a Saturday!) to "investigate" the bizarre, sometimes dingy, culture of drinking with the sunrise.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 23, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Fri 11/23
What's on the Agenda for Friday, November 23, 2012
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 10, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Sat 11/10
What's on the Agenda for Saturday, November 10, 2012
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 27, 2012
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The Reader's Agenda: Fri 7/27
What's on the Agenda for Friday, July 27, 2012
- News & Politics, Media Feb 10, 2011
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Hyperlocals get hyper
A dubious quote triggers a media dustup in the 47th Ward
