CHICAGO SCENE | MAY 2016 by Design2Pro

CHICAGO VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1

Chicago’s TOP STEAKS

Beauty Boutiques Hit the Windy City

Chicago’s Golden Age of Beer

Designing Your Downtown Studio M AY 2 0 1 6 | C h i c a g o S c e n e . c o m

TABLE of CONTENTS CHICAGO VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1

Volume 1 Issue №1 May 2016

Chicago’s TOP STEAKS

Beauty Boutiques Hit the Windy City

Chicago’s Golden Age of Beer

Designing Your Downtown Studio M AY 2 0 1 6

ChiCagoSCene.Com

Letter from the Publisher

FASHION & BEAUTY

Beauty Boutique Boom Hits Chicago

FIRST ON THE SCENE

What's New around the city

DINING Chicago’s Top Steaks

DRINKS

Chicago’s Golden Age of Beer

NIGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

A Tourist in MyOwn Hometown: Navy Pier

DESIGN

Designing Your Downtown Studio

NEIGHBORHOOD SCENE

Letter from the Publisher

We’re back,

bigger better than ever! Founded in 1998, Chicago Scene has always been the preeminent source of information on Chicago nightlife and entertainment. Now, strengthened by new writers and a new design team, our monthly publication provides Millennial professionals the inside track on all the wonderful opportunities the city has to offer.

n addition to our regular monthly features, we are proud to introduce a focus on Chicago’s most unique and vibrant neighborhoods. We will have the inside scoop into the most current news, events, and hotspots in each area. Then we will continue to deliver content to our readers through sections that include Food & Beverage, Nightlife & Entertainment, Fashion & Beauty, Sports & Fitness, and Lifestyle. One of our most popular features has always been the inclusion of images from around town. This is one of our favorite elements as well, so the rejuvenated Chicago Scene Magazine will once again contain photos from the very best events throughout the city. We hope you like the new look and feel of the magazine! We strive to ensure Chicago Scene provides you with the most interesting and current insight into what Chicago has to offer at a hyper-local level, with a finger on the pulse of what our readers need to know. Check out our new website as well, at C hicago S cene .com . Enjoy,

Ted

FIRST ON THE

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▲ Swift & Sons

||Swift & Sons

1000 W Fulton Market (312) 733-9420 swiftandsonschicago.com

Swift & Sons is nestled in the heart of Chicago’s former meat packing district, and

embraces its history with a modernized industrial aesthetic. Executive Chef Chris Pandel conceived the menu--which includes amazing steak options like the 34 ounce dry aged porterhouse and an A5 Japanese

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Wagyu strip loin--and the drink menu at Swift & Sons runs an impressive 22-pages. The Boka Restaurant Group has made the newest addition to the Google Building an absolute must-see the next time you’re in the west loop.

▲ Latinicity

||Latinicity

on wood), and both can be complemented by expertly paired wines or innovative cocktails. If you’re unsure what to get, try the “I Don’t Give a F*@k” option! If you choose it, the staff will course out items of their choice for $150 per person. Follow up your dinner with one of Maple & Ash’s classic desserts – crème brulee, hot fudge sundaes, and chocolate chip cookies all make an appearance (and are included if you don’t give a F*@k). Maple & Ash has a small bar and seating area on the ground floor but the real show is up on the top floor, with a great bar and seating areas overlooking the Viagra triangle.

108 N. State St. (312) 795-4444 latinicity.com

A product of renowned Chef Richard Sandoval, Latinicity provides the most delicious spins on Latin street food. Complete with ten kitchens, a tapas restaurant, a coffee café, and a full bar and market, Sandoval ensures that every trip through the door is a completely different experience each time you visit. The kitchens feature everything from a build-you-own salad counter, to Latin influenced burgers, and sushi and ceviche combos. If you’re looking for more than a stop at a counter, Latinicity features a full-service tapas restaurant ideal for a small-plate happy hour, or an abundant menu full of enticing dinner options.

||Monteverde

1020 West Madison St. (312) 888-3041 monteverdechicago.com

||Maple & Ash

8 W Maple St 312-944-8888 mapleandash.com

Maple & Ash is one of the city’s newest steakhouses, and features a stylish atmosphere without sacrificing its steakhouse vibe. The seafood is refreshing, the steaks are thick and juicy (all of the steaks are grilled

Whether you are searching for classic Italian cooking or something with a twist, Monteverde is your destination. Chef Sarah Grueneberg has combined the traditions of Italy with her world travels and culinary upbringing to create a menu filled with distinct and adventurous flavors. Since her ingredients are selected using her own high standards, Gruenberg daily delivers the best of Italy and the best of the Midwest. The Pastificio is the jewel of Monteverde, with Chef Grueneberg’s

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FIRST ON THE SCENE team creating pasta of all shapes, sizes, and textures throughout the day to ensure the absolute freshest dish possible.

||GreenRiver

259 E. Erie St. (312) 337-0101 greenriverchi.com

An Irish proverb says, “A drink precedes a story,” and from that philosophy came GreenRiver. Situated on the 18th floor of 259 East Erie, GreenRiver strives for excellence in every aspect; whether it be the crisp white wall of wine selections, their elegant spin on classic American dishes, or their house blend sodas. Inspired by the daring combinations and unspoken subtleties of Chicago itself, GreenRiver has devised a cocktail menu that is arranged by key ingredient to tell the stories of the city’s IrishAmerican influence.

▲ Monteverde

||Oyster Bah

1962 N. Halsted (773) 248-3000 oysterbah.com

▲ GreenRiver

▲ Oyster Bah

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Resting within Lincoln Park lies Oyster Bah, a restaurant so New England it has an accent. Priding itself on its oysters, they use the highest quality oysters from the U.S. and Canada. If mollusks aren’t for you, they serve fish from all over the world in their classic dishes and some unique seafood adventures. Whatever you decide, Oyster Bah has paired everything with a selection of wines that seem to be made for their dishes. Within this New England restaurant resides an intimate basement bar, appropriately named The Crab Cellar, which holds an exclusive eight tables and ten bar stools. •

CH EAT SH E ET WHAT’S HOT AND NEW ON THE SCENE

||RESTAURANTS Gold Coast & Old Town Carmines Chicago Q Fig & Olive Gibsons Hugo’s Frog Bar Jellyfish Le Colonial Maple and Ash Nico Osteria Tavern on Rush Three Arts Club

River North Bavette’s Bohemian House Bottle Fork Chicago Cut Steakhouse Gene & Georgetti’s GT Fish & oyster Joe’s Seafood & Prime Steaks

Mastro’s RPM Steak Sienna Tavern STK Sunda Tanta

North/ Lincoln Park Appellation Baker Miller Balena Band of Bohemia Boka Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Half Shell Home Slice Knife & Tine North Pond Oyster Bah Sai Cafe Summer House The Sixth

North West/ Logan Square 90 Miles Cuban Cafe Longman & Eagle Band of Bohemia Honey Butter Fried Chicken Lula Cafe Osteria Langhe Owen & Engine Revolution Brewing Yusho Far North Band of Bohemia Cantina 1910 DMK Burger Bar Hutch Ixcateco Grill Mia Francesca Fish Bar Dry Hop Crisp

West Loop/Fulton Market Au Cheval Bar Siena Girl & the Goat Green Street Smoked Meats Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken Momotaro Parlor Soho House The Aviary The Publican

Buck town/ Whicker Park Big Star Dos Urban Cantina Fat Rice La Sirena Clandestina Monteverde Presidio

Pub Royale Queen Mary Sink|Swim Taxim Trenchermen

Loop/South Loop/ Near South A10 Acadia Cai Dusek’s Board & Beer Elevn City Diner Latinicity Maria’s Packaged Goods & Community Bar MingHin Cuisine Packed Pleasant House Bakery Punch House The Duck Inn The Promontory The Scout

||NIGHTLIFE Gold Coast / Streeterville Howells & Hood Luxbar Maple & Ash Nico Osteria Pump Room Purple Pig Tavern on Rush

Old Town Benchmark Camper J. Parker Old Town Pour House Old Town Social Pomp & Circumstance The VIG Woodies

River North Bottled Blonde Bub City Henry’s Hubbard Inn Moe’s Cantina Old Crow Godfrey Hotel I/O Rooftop Studio Paris The Barrelhouse Flat Three Dots and a Dash Underground

North DryHop Brewers Duffy’s Hopleaf Moe’s Cantina Old Crow Smokehouse The Sixth

Deuces Casey Moran’s Murphy’s

South Loop/Near South Del Torro Maria’s Packaged Goods Punch House Reggie’s Tack Room The Scout Lagunitas Brewery Motor Row Brewing Wabash Tap Weather mark Tavern

Logan Square / North West Billy Sunday Chicago Distilling Company

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Emporium Logan Bar & Grill Lost Lake Owen + Alchemy Q-Tine Revolution Brewing The Heavy Feather The Radler Slippery Slope

West Loop/Near West Bar Sienna Billy Sunday G&O Haymarket Pub & Brewery Lone Wolf Maude’s Parlor Sportsman’s Club The Betty West End

Bucktown / Whicker Park Bangers & Lace Big Star Danny’s Tavern Double Door Emporium Arcade Bar Estelle’s Links Taproom Pub Royale Queen Mary Rainbo Club The Violet hour

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Chicago’s TOP STEAKS

By Laine McDonnell

or more than a century, Chicago was home to the Union Stockyards, which meant that from the Civil War to the 1920s, more meat was processed in our city than anywhere else in the world. With this history, it stands to reason that we would continue to hold on to our reigning title as home to the best steak restaurants in the world.

Steakhouses used to be defined by dark wooden paneling and the smell of cigar smoke. But these days, you’ll find a whole new breed of steakhouse in Chicago; sleek and sexy new steak spots have been popping up to entice diners to eat a little heartier. Below are a few of the classic ones that have stood the test. We’ve sorted them into our favorite traditional places and new hotspots, wrapping up with two striking European additions.

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▲ Gene and Georgetti’s

||Gibsons

||Gene and Georgetti’s

||Kinzie Chophouse

The glitziest of the old school Chicago steakhouses, Gibsons holds court as the king of the Viagra Triangle. The bar is busy seven nights a week slinging classic martinis, while live piano music plays. The dining room evokes a bygone era still flush with tourists and locals alike. Their surf and turf, while substantial, is perfectly executed. Gibsons proves their reputation as one of Chicago’s best.

This place is so old school it looks like a movie set. Gene and Georgetti’s remains Chicago’s quintessential traditional steakhouse. The potatoes with red sauce are almost as famous as the steaks themselves, and the patrons have been coming for generations for good reason.

Poised to celebrate their 25th anniversary in 2016, Kinzie Chophouse attracts those looking for a quality steak and well-executed sides. This spot appeals to the most traditional steakhouse connoisseurs. These days the traditional steakhouses are sharing the spotlight with the stylish newcomers that are not to be

1028 N Rush St. (312) 266-8999 gibsonssteakhouse.com

500 N. Franklin St. (312) 527-3718 geneandgeorgetti.com

||The Original Morton’s

1015 N. State St. (312) 266-4820 mortons.com/statestreet

Another throwback still doing things right, Morton’s doesn’t try to impress with flourish or gimmicks; rather, a solid steak served well with everything you’d expect from a top tier steakhouse. It still has that men’s club affinity, but is top notch in terms of execution.

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400 N. Wells St. (312) 822-0191 kinziechophouse.com

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▲ Chicago Cut Steakhouse

missed. At these trendy spots, not only is there a focus on the cut of beef, but also on everything from the décor to the cocktail program aimed to attract a more diverse spectrum of clientele.

||RPM Steak

66 W. Kinzie St. (312) 284-4990 rpmrestaurants.com

Still a go-to spot for Chicago scenesters, River North’s RPM Steak backs up all the swank and glitz with some serious steaks; good for impressing your boss or a hot date. The bar is packed every night of the week with those looking to splurge on a well-executed cut of beef.

||STK

9 W Kinzie St. (312) 340-5636

togrp.com/restaurant/stk-chicago

It’s rare that a New York restaurant group invades Chicago — rarer still that they’re trying to sell a “female friendly” steakhouse to a saturated market. But with its undulating ceilings and semi-circular booths and menus that break down your steaks by size, STK certainly offers more than just a massive tomahawk steak on a plate. The bar can be quite a scene as well.

||Maple & Ash

8 W. Maple St. (312) 944-8888 mapleandash.com

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Newest on the scene, this sultry Gold Coast spot has a lot to compete with. Maple & Ash is the new “see and be seen” spot for those who are in the know. Perched above the Viagra Triangle, this restaurant is becoming one of Gold Coast’s trendiest dining establishments.

||Chicago Cut

300 N LaSalle St. (312) 329-1800 chicagocutsteakhouse.com

Another new, but classic style steakhouses, Chicago Cut overlooks the Chicago river with great patio seating in the summer. Despite the flashiness of wine lists on Ipads and impressive bottles, it really

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▲ Boeufhaus

focuses on making one of the most perfect steaks in the city. And this has not gone unnoticed, as Chicago Cut has become a favorite of President Obama, Jay Cutler, Patrick Kane, and even Oprah. If you’re looking for a European steakhouse experience that doesn’t require a passport, consider the two restaurants below, who draw heavily from French and German flavor profiles.

||Boeufhaus

1012 N. Western Ave (773) 661-2116 boeufhaus.com

This low-lit stunner on Western Ave screams date night. A strong cocktail program, exposed brick bistro atmosphere and candles, and a menu heavy on the steaks with German and French influences. Boeufhaus stands up to any of the traditional Chicago steakhouses.

▲ STK Chicago

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||Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf

218 W. Kinzie St. (312) 624-8154 bavetteschicago.com

This is Brendan Sodikoff’s first foray into steakhouses, and it’s been a welcome change. Bavette’s is so stylish and excels at so many dishes, it’s hard to remember that in its heart it functions as a French steakhouse. Sodikoff has deviated from the typical smoking room aesthetic, choosing to turn his space into a romantic take on the Jazz Age. Come in early to sit at the bar and enjoy some expertly crafted cocktails beneath the chandeliers, or sample fresh oysters from the raw bar before you sit down to enjoy a perfectly done steak. •

ASHION & BEAUTY

Beauty Boutique

Boom Hits Chicago

What can beauty lovers get out of the booming television market in Chicago? Top of the line beauty stores and products. Seriously, it’s true. With an establishment as an industry hub for production, a growing celebrity presence in the city is creating the perfect home for high-end professional beauty boutiques and stores.

by Jen Brown

hese boutiques are great for a number of reasons. First, it always feels good to support a local business rather than a large chain store. Second, these specialty shops are focused on providing access to professional makeup and skincare lines that makeup artists love and trust. Aside from the exposure to these trusted products, most of these shops are owned and operated by beauty experts. What does that mean for you? That professionals are there to do more than sell you any product, they are there to help you purchase the perfect product.

||Che Sguardo: 161 W. Illinois St. Chicago

You can start with Che Sguardo, a high-end makeup studio and spa in River North. It’s run and owned by Kathy Schmalen-Abenne who has been in the beauty world for most of her life—in front of and behind the camera. Che Sguardo has been a huge resource for makeup artists in the city for over 30 years. The shop is a favorite

of the artists behind locally filmed TV shows Empire and Chicago Fire. Kathy is constantly updating her stock with new professional product lines that makeup artists love! She also carries some very high-end skincare lines from all over the world. It can be intimidating to step in and see products you’ve never seen or heard of before, but Kathy is extremely knowledgeable about everything she carries. Still not sure on what to purchase? Just schedule an appointment. Che Sguardo has a wide range of services from makeup applications to her top-notch facials.

||Muse Beauty Bar: 3255 N. Broadway (Inside the Restoration Salon)

A newer beauty location to check out is Muse Beauty Bar Chicago. Located in Lakeview in the back of the Restoration Salon, you can make an appointment with a talented team of artists. Not only can you stop in and get a certified makeup artist to help sculpt your brows or create a special makeup look for you, but you can also purchase professional-grade products right in the store; Muse carries makeup kit essentials for skin, eyes, and lips. Make an appointment with an artist to get matched up with the right professional products So the next time you’re looking for a new eye cream or foundation, take the time to stop by one of these local gems for products you may not be able to find anywhere else in the city. In addition to creating a trusting relationship with a local shop owner, some of the perks of professional products include reliability, longevity, and of course beautiful results. •

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DOWNTOWN STUDIO By Amanda Kahn

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ore and more of my clients are trading in their one- and two-bedroom walk-ups for apartments in luxury high rises. The convenience of living close to work, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife, combined with state of the art amenities and finishes, can sometimes come with a hefty price tag. Studios have become more and more popular as clients can have it all: a fabulous apartment at an affordable price in a great location. Of course there is a catch — these affordable apartments can be as small as 360 square feet. So the question becomes, how do you maximize such a small space? Brook Furniture’s Erin Mungovan and West Elm’s Nicole Mendoza are often challenged with this same question. They offered helpful tips and tricks on how to smartly and stylishly design any studio apartment.

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In order to keep the apartment clutter-free, use aesthetically pleasing furniture with multiple functions. Erin favors a chic TV stand that has a fold out desk/work space. She will also use a dresser to double as the TV stand. Another trick of Erin’s is to ditch your coffee table for an ottoman with storage. You now have a furniture piece on which you can rest your feet, store clothing and blankets, use as a cocktail table, or move around for extra seating. Nicole prefers modern weave baskets as a great choice for additional storage. Many of my clients are also concerned with the idea of their bed being the focal point in the room. There are fantastic ways to create separation within the room, so that your guests don’t walk in and immediately see (and sit) where you sleep. Erin uses sliding barn doors to divide the room, as they create separation and take up minimal space, whether open or closed.

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Nicole’s tip is to choose furniture pieces that will allow light to travel through them, such as an open shelving unit or light bookcase. You want to steer away from any pieces that are too tall or bulky and will close the space off. According to Nicole, one thing you should take advantage of in any small space is your walls. You can mount shelving on the wall for extra storage without taking up closet or floor space. Paint the shelving the same color as the wall so it feels more cohesive and less clunky. Painting an accent wall will also help create definition in the space. Choose a light color to keep the room bright and airy. We are living in an age where a fantastic apartment doesn’t have to break the bank on square footage alone. If you buy smart and arrange smarter, you can accommodate everything that modern urban life requires, and still have cash left to spend on yourself! •

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IGHTLIFE & ENTERTAINMENT

“A Tourist In My Own Hometown:

Navy Pier”

by Michele Kerulis

I have lived in Chicago for nearly 15 years – longer than anywhere else I have lived. I cheer for the Cubs, the Bears, the Bulls, and the Blackhawks. I have even started to add an unnecessary “s” to “Jewel” and “Soldier” (when in reference to the Bears’ home field). In short, I consider myself a Chicagoan.

ecently, though, I had family visiting from Ohio. My sister-in-law, who had never been to our fair city mentioned that all of her friends told her that she must go to Navy Pier.

“Why do people go there?” she asked. It dawned on me then; although I live in Chicago, I don’t necessarily know Chicago. At least I don’t necessarily know those parts of Chicago that the rest of the world seems keen to visit – the tourist attractions.

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So, I became a tourist in my own hometown and I started in the place where most tourists want to go: the ultimate tourist playground, Navy Pier.

||A Brief History of Navy Pier

Despite its name, Navy Pier was not originally built by the U.S. Navy. When it opened in 1916, it was originally known simply as “Municipal Pier” and was intended to be used for both recreational and shipping purposes. It was renamed “Navy Pier” in 1927 to honor naval personnel who served in World War I. Over the years, a variety of groups have called Navy Pier home: Army recruits, radio stations, government agencies, and innumerable conventions and trade shows. The University of Illinois was even located at the Pier before moving to its current campus on the southwest side of Chicago. Throughout its history, Navy Pier has maintained one of its original purposes: recreation. Today, Navy Pier is the #1 leisure destination in the Midwest. It is also undergoing a year-long redevelopment to bring the Pier into the 21st century and cement its status as a world-class attraction.

||My Visit

I recently visited Navy Pier on a Sunday in December. Granted, this time of year is not the ideal time to visit the Pier, given that many of its more popular attractions, such as the lakeside boardwalk, the cruise ships, the iconic Ferris Wheel (which is actually being replaced by an even larger version), are more warm weather-friendly activities. Nonetheless, Navy Pier still has plenty to do on a rainy December evening. Navy Pier’s primary attraction in the colder months is the entirely indoor Winter Wonderfest. Largely catering to families with children, the Wonderfest features cookie decorating, ice skating, some mild thrill rides, and even Santa. Walking through Navy Pier, one thing is very clear: This place is clearly designed for tourists. There’s shopping, dining and attractions, but rarely are any of the offerings at the Pier superior to what a Chicagoan could find in his or her own neighborhood. The shopping is largely geared to souvenirs and other items that can be emblazoned with the words “Chicago” or “Navy Pier.” Admittedly, there are a few interesting kiosks selling jewelry and other crafty items. There’s also a Build-ABear Workshop (which, much to this writer’s delight, was prominently displaying several Star Wars-themed items, including a build-your-own Chewbacca!).

The redevelopment looks promising, though, with portions of it already begun, including the recent opening of DMK Burger Bar / Fish Bar, Goddess and the Baker, and Porkchop outposts.

|Why | Locals Should Check It Out

On a sunny summer afternoon, there are few things more enjoyable – and inexpensive – than strolling down the Pier and taking in some breathtaking lake and skyline views.

For families, the Pier also boasts a world-class children’s museum. In the winter there’s the Navy Pier IMAX theater, one of the few “official” IMAX locations in the city. Seeing a movie made for IMAX on a giant IMAX screen is truly an experience that everyone should try at least once. With Star Wars and Avengers films scheduled to be released by the handful in coming years, there should be no shortage of Jedi and mutant fanboys heading to the Pier for a fully immersive experience.

Navy Pier is also home to a number of interesting events throughout the year, including the upcoming Ideal Home Show in January and an intriguing Mardi Gras bar crawl in February. Finally, although most locals will have little use for the tourist shops, their personalized, Chicagothemed trinkets of which there are plenty could make unique place holders or favors for your next dinner party. Most of all, though, each Chicagoan should take a trip to the Pier at least once every few years, if only to re-familiarize yourself with the lake front’s star tourist attraction. If you have not been in awhile, you will definitely want to check it out as it continues its redevelopment. •

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Chicago Scene New Year’s Eve Party at The Drake Hotel

More than 3000 attendees celebrated the New Year in style at the historic Drake Hotel, voted ‘Best Chicago New Year’s Eve Party’ by ABC’s Good Morning America. The evening featured the hottest local DJs spinning through the New Year, an incredible balloon drop and a midnight champagne toast. Entertainment included: Lollapalooza 2015 & Red Bull Thre3style U.S. Champion DJ Trentino, DJ Wizz Kid, DJ Charles Protege, DJ Justin Dahl, and DJ Orion Roswell.

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DRAKE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

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DRAKE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY

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Kandy Kane Ball, held at Joe's Bar Chicago on Dec. 13, 2015, had over 800 holiday revelers showed up with toys in hand to donate to Chicago Children’s Charities. The event is one of the city’s largest private toy drives, the fundraiser included live entertainment by Sorry For Partying and The DJ Firm. 31

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RINKS Chicago’s Golden Age of Beer The craft beer scene is on fire in Chicago, and now is the time to try some new breweries.

By Matt Kirouac

ong gone are the days when the local beer conversation started and ended with Goose Island, which helped pave the way for a never-ending barrage of up-and-coming breweries, both small and large. Nowadays, venerable classics like Goose Island share shelf space and draft lines with new MVPs Half Acre and Revolution, as well as smaller scale innovators like Forbidden Root and DryHop. Chicago’s long, passionate affair with beer dates back practically to the city’s inception in the mid- 1800’s. Establishing a brewery in 1833 was top priority for city-founders, and thus was

born a brewery courtesy of J. & W. Crawford. One devastating fire and a Prohibition later, Chicago emerged in the 1900’s thirstier than ever for craft beer, no longer content to subsist off imports from our beer-guzzling neighbors in Milwaukee. While a myriad of tiny brewing operations dotted the city, Goose Island made a splash in 1988 with its first brewpub near its namesake island. Today, the godfather of local beer still stands strong, and although the company has been sold to Anheuser-Busch, it still commands a legion of fans throughout Chicago and far beyond. Beers like 312, Honkers Ale, Green

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Line, Sofie, and Goose IPA are as renowned in Chicago as Cubs players, and customers clamor for limited-release Bourbon County Stouts every year with the type of fervor typically reserved for Black Friday shoppers at Target. Over the years, new breweries have established themselves as serious, enduring players in the Chicago beer scene. Half Acre, Revolution, Metropolitan, and 5 Rabbit Cerveceria (Chicago’s first Latin brewery) have all emerged with great success, each one churning out coveted staples like Half Acre’s Daisy Cutter Pale Ale, Revolution’s wonderfully floral Rosa, Metropolitan’s Krankshaft Kölsch, and 5 Rabbit’s colorful Paleta series, featuring fruity beers made with guava and watermelon. Additionally, Chicago is now home to California-based Lagunitas, which opened the largest brewery in the Midwest in Douglas Park. Then there’s indie brewpubs like DryHop Brewers. This triple-threat restaurant, bar and brewery is responsible for some of Chicago’s most quirkily named beers like Shark Meets Hipster wheat IPA, Kitty Empire Schwarzbier, and a nitro pub ale called Strangeways, Here We Come. Flash-forward to 2016, a time when Chicago’s appetite for craft beer has reached such a fever pitch that elite chefs like Rick Bayless have gotten involved with brewing. “Culinary”-inspired brewing beckons the onset of a new national trend at places like Moody Tongue, Band of Bohemia, and Forbidden Root. Along with this new crop of

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Chicago classics, these fresh new brands are taking craft beer in bold new directions. Bayless--who foodies will recognize as the chef and owner of Frontera Grill, XOCO, and Tompolobampo-- is now set to debut his first major local project in years; a nano-brewery in the West Loop called Cruz Blanca. The restaurant and micro-brewery will be making its own beers, including

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their soon-to-be signature beer, La Guardia Pale Ale, made with hominy and epazote. Then there’s Moody Tongue, a Pilsenbased brewery presided over by chef-turned-brewer Jared Rouben. The Goose Island alum has made a name for himself with inventive, bracing brews like churro porters and ales infused with locally sourced ingredients including pawpaws, peppers, and nectarines.

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Another chef-cum-brewer, Michael Carroll, is manning the tanks at Ravenswood’s newest and most exciting restaurant and microbrewery called Band of Bohemia. Here, the cast of characters reads like an Avengers-level talent team, with food and beverage pros from Alinea, The Aviary, and The Brixton, among others. Carroll, formerly a brewer for Half Acre, helped conceptualize what they’ve dubbed a “culinary brewhouse,” where the on-site beers are specifically designed to pair with and accentuate the food. And they

do so by making beers with ingredients that sound more like salad-fixings than suds. Examples include a grilled apple and tarragon beer, an orange-chicory-rye option, and a rich, dessert-friendly maitake mushroom beer infused with basmati rice. Billing itself as Chicago’s first botanical brewery, West Town’s Forbidden Root uses spices, herbs, and botanicals in all of their unique brews. Their boozy root beer is made with wintergreen and sandalwood, their Sublime Ginger is scented with lemon myrtle and honeybush, and

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their Wildflower IPA is brewed with elderflower, marigold, and sweet osmanthus. With Chicago’s food scene at the forefront of the world stage, it’s only logical that the local beverage landscape would follow suit. Brewers are taking risks like never before, experimenting with beers to appease an audience thirsty for innovation. Customers are approaching beer lists with the same curiosity and appreciation as they would a fine dining tasting menu. There’s truly never been a better time to be a beer lover in this great beer town. •

GREETINGS from the of CHICAGO As most urban dwelling Chicagoans know, there is no singular “Chicago.” Instead, Chicago is a rich and diverse fusion of ethnicities and cultures found in the dozens of neighborhoods that, when blended, make up the greatest city on the planet (we may be a little partial…). We exercise on-demand, cultural exploration as we virtually traverse the globe, one five minute uber ride at a time; from Chinatown, to Little Italy, the Ukrainian Village, and Greektown. Join us each month as we share street-by-street insights on the people, places and happenings of each of the key neighborhoods that make up Chicago’s unique and diverse character.

River North Neighborhood Update WHAT'S NEW: ||3 Greens Market 354 W Hubbard St (312) 888-9195

It's a marketplace of sorts that will serve some of Sodikoff's greatest hits, including the burgers from Small Cheval, pastrami and other sandwiches from Dillman's, pastries from Bavette's, and coffee from C.C. Ferns. The 5,000-square-foot spot is split into two rooms—one a casual restaurant anchored by an 18-foot hot-and-cold salad bar, the other a coffee shop with couches, board games, and communal tables. It carries the distinct Sodikoff motif: a mix of 1960s and 1970s design evoking vintage living and rec rooms. Unlike his other restaurants, 3 Greens Market will be a weekday-only affair, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. It will also have a bar serving wine, beer, and small-batch and bottled cocktails.

||Bottled Blonde 504 N Wells St. (312) 982-7640

Bottled Blonde has upped the al-fresco ante by carving out 10,000 sq ft of lounge space and 2,500+ sq ft of lushly landscaped patio dining right

in the heart of stylish, urban River North. The menu is both rustic and relaxed, while the artwork showcases pin-up girls and nods to the classic East Coast brewery. Grab a seat at one of our picnic-style tables and tuck in to a gourmet stone oven pizza with a local craft beer in hand. Taking modern nods from both the classic Italian kitchen and German bier garden, in the evening the bar is a great place to watch a game on the TVs that cover the walls. But as the night goes on, Bottled Blonde morphs into a nightclub. Even all the waitresses change from sports bar casual clothes to some very tight fitting black leather outfits.

||SPiN Chicago 344 N State St. (773) 635-9999

Actress Susan Sarandon has just opened SPiN ping pong club in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. The venue features 18 tables, two bars, and several dining and lounges areas. The club will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. every day, and until 3 a.m. on Saturdays. SPiN has clubs in New York, Los Angeles, and Toronto. Chef Ariel Bagadiong has put together some great food items, like sliders and flatbread pizzas, that can be eaten tableside while taking quick breaks during a challenging game.

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They have a great cocktail menu put together by notable mixologist consultant Benjamin Newby, and plenty of local craft beer to choose from. Really into ping pong? You can buy a SPiN membership and get tables at half price!

||Imperial Lamian's 6 W Hubbart St. (312) 595-9440

The second you walk into the restaurant you have a feeling it's different then most Chinese restaurants. It screams authentic, its open kitchen lets you see how Chinese food is prepared, and it’s unlike anything in Chicago. The chefs are pulling, f lipping, stretching noodles all over the place; it's quite the show. The dim sum is the best you’ll find anywhere in the city, including Chinatown, and plenty of traditional wok-prepared Chinese dishes. The interior design of the restaurant is very refined and appealing--try to get a table by the kitchen so you can enjoy the chefs at work! ,The company has 24 restaurants in the far east but this is their first venture in the US and we think it looks like it will be a huge success. •

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Calendar of Events ||Saturday, April 16 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;PHOENIXâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: 7:30 p.m. Screening of the new German noir Holocaust thriller set in postWWII Berlin. At Falmouth Jewish Congregation. Call 508-540-0602.

||Monday, April 18 ORT AMERICA AUTHOR BRUNCH: 11 a.m. Featuring Jewish writer Tova Mirvis. At Papa Razzi in Wellesley. Call 781-444-5954. BUS TOUR OF JEWISH BOSTON EXPLORES SYNAGOGUE COMMUNITIES: Noon-6 p.m. Explore the relationship between synagogue communities and their sites. www.synagoguecouncil.org.

SISTERHOOD ANNUAL FALL RUMMAGE SALE: 2-5 p.m. Clothes, household items on sale. Also held Oct. 19, 6-8 p.m. At Temple Beth Shalom in Needham. Email robertaseilerslp@gmail. com. BICYCLE TOUR: WHY THE JEWS LEFT BOSTON: 3:15 p.m. Learn about block busting, redlining and the role of racism on this tour of Dorchester, Roxbury, and Mattapan. Email liz@circleboston.org to RSVP. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;THE BOSTON GIRLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;: 4 p.m. Anita Diamant, author of â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Red Tent,â&#x20AC;? will discuss her new novel. At Congregation Beth El in Sudbury. Call 978-443-9622. EVE AND LILITH: TORAH AND LEGEND: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Keith Tornheim will read poems from his recent book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spoiled Fruit: Adam and Eve in Eden and

||Sunday, April 17 BOOK AND AUTHOR LUNCHEON: 10 a.m. Presented by Brandeis National Committee. With authors Talia Carner, Alyson Richman, and Larry Tye. Lunch held at The Lantana in Randolph. Call 781-963-7455. TAKING CARE OF OURSELVES: 6:30 p.m. A workshop for parents of children with disabilities. At the JCC of the North Shore in Marblehead. Call 978-712-8807. GODMOTHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DINNER: RSVP deadline for this Sharon Stoughton Hadassahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual event, scheduled for Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. With two nurses from Hadassah Medical Organization. At the Red Mill Village Clubhouse in Norton. RSVP to Lisa Abramson at 4 Flint Lane in North Easton.

||Tuesday, April 19 TRAIN YOUR BRAIN SEMINAR: 11 a.m. For Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patients and caregivers to learn strategies to maximize cognitive fitness. At the JCC in Newton. RSVP to wellness@jccgb.org. TAPESTRY: A TRIBUTE TO CAROLE KING: 12:15 p.m. Luncheon followed by concert. Presented by Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Chaim Group. At Temple Emanuel in Newton Center. Call 617-959-4928.

||Wednesday, April 20 SCOTS JEWS: IDENTITY, BELONGING AND THE FUTURE: 6 p.m. Opening reception for photo exhibition on contemporary Scottish Jewish life by Judah Passow. At Hebrew College in Newton. On display through January. RSVP at www.hebrewcollege.edu/upcoming-events.

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HIKING IN THE LYNN WOODS: 1 p.m. Presented by Yachad, a group for youth with disabilities and JCC. Meet at Great Woods Road entrance. RSVP by calling 978-712-8807.

Beyond.â&#x20AC;? Presented by Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Havurah. AtÂ Lutheran Church of the Newtons in Newton. Call 617-564-0188.

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5665 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago IL 60659

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This Cajun-style restaurant is the best place in all of Chicagoland to savor the great tastes of Louisiana. Editor's Top Pick 5 Years Running!

Maggiano's Little Italy: 516 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.644.7700

Farmhouse: 228 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE MAP 312.280.4960

Sunda: 110 W. Illinois Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.644.0500

Morton's Steakhouse: 65 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 312.201.0410

Moe's Cantina: 155 W. Kinzie Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.504.8699

Rockit Bar & Grill: 22 West Hubbard Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.645.6000

Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago/ River North: 60 West Illinois Street Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.836.1700 Farmhouse: 228 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE MAP 312.280.4960 Morton's Steakhouse: 65 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 312.201.0410 Rockit Bar & Grill: 22 West Hubbard Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.645.6000 Maggiano's Little Italy: 516 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.644.7700 Sunda: 110 W. Illinois Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.644.0500

Swerve Salon 1419 N. Wells 312-255-0255 SwerveSalon.com

Swerve Salon is Chicago’s Redken Elite hair salon. We are a progressive urban salon combined with an old-fashion beauty parlor, wrapped up and rested in a cozy loft.

Moe's Cantina: 155 W. Kinzie Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.504.8699 Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago/River North: 60 West Illinois Street Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.836.1700

||Health & Beauty East Bank Chiropractic: 414 N. Orleans St. Suite 207 Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.832.9700 HEALTH & BEAUTY, ALL UNDER ONE ROOF!: 310 West Superior Street Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE MAP 312.260.9000 MedSpring Urgent Care: 219 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60654 312.878.1945 UNDER ONE ROOF!: 310 West Superior Street Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE MAP 312.260.9000 MedSpring Urgent Care: 219 W Chicago Ave Chicago, IL 60654 312.878.1945 River North Gym: 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza Suite 951 Chicago, IL 60654 312.239.8282 Universal Wellness Source: 70 East Lake Street Suite 620 Chicago, IL 60601 773.569.1170 River North Gym: 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza Suite 951 Chicago, IL 60654 312.239.8282

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Universal Wellness Source: 70 East Lake Street Suite 620 Chicago, IL 60601 773.569.1170 Ann & Robert H. Lurie: Children's Hospital 225 E. Chicago Ave. Box 80 Chicago, IL 60611 312.227.4000

||Home Furnishings bulthaup: 313 West Superior St., Suite 109 Chicago, Illinois 60654 312 787 9982 Lightology: 215 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 944-1000

||Real Estate & Building Services Friedman Properties, Ltd.: 350 N. Clark Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.644.1100 Urban Innovations: Urban Innovations, a pioneer in the revitalization of River North since 1978, is a fully-integrated real estate investment company. 445 N. Wells Street Suite 200 Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.222.0777 Merchandise Mart Properties: 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza Suite 470 Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.527.7650 Kingsbury Plaza - The Habitat Company: 520 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.527.5600 AMLI River North: AMLI's luxury Chicago apartments boast exceptional amenities that include a high-impact fitness center; yoga and Pilates studio; resident lounge and clubroom; 71 W. Hubbard St. Chicago , IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.281.0296

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ofts, lofts, and more lofts characterize the classic River North living space. The development boom that began in the 70s brought luxury high and mid-rise life to the neighborhood, and there was no looking back. Luxury condos round out the neighborhood, with a few single-family homes. Prices begin around the $140,000 range, extending to $11.2 million for a 6600 square foot penthouse. Once known as Smokey Hollow, River North was originally heavily industrial. That ended with the end of World War II, with the factories becoming warehouses

and storage facilities. That ended in the 1970s, when the need for warehousing in that part of the city ended. In 1974 development began on the newly-named River North, with the area being marketed to art galleries. With the galleries came those who frequent them, and River North began to transform. Today, River North is known as home to the Tribune Tower, Trump Tower, and some of the most expensive and luxurious residential buildings in the city. In addition to the galleries, River North features numerous bars, clubs, restaurants, and a vibrant urban life.

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RE/MAX Premier Properties 1207 Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60610 P. 312.485.9868 mike.kravitz@reside360.com www.reside360.com

Mike Kravitz is a professional real estate agent who specializes in luxury residential and investment properties. He has 20 years of experience in Chicago real estate, with special expertise in the Gold Coast, Streeterville, River North and Old Town neighborhoods.

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Logan Square Neighborhood Update WHAT'S NEW: ||3 Greens Market 354 W Hubbard St (312) 888-9195

||Bottled Blonde 504 N Wells St. (312) 982-7640

Bottled Blonde has upped the al-fresco ante by carving out 10,000 sq ft of lounge space and 2,500+ sq ft of lushly landscaped patio dining right

||SPiN Chicago 344 N State St. (773) 635-9999

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||Imperial Lamian's 6 W Hubbart St. (312) 595-9440

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See Chicago Real Estate 1255 N State 312-810-6693

Symmetry 230 W Huron 312-643-0929

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For more than 25 years, Ted Guarnero has been a leader in Chicago's residential real estate market, developing a loyal following of Loft homebuyers and sellers, developers, and community leaders.

HIKING IN THE LYNN WOODS: 1 p.m. Presented by Yachad, a group for youth with disabilities and JCC. Meet at Great Woods Road entrance. RSVP by calling 978-712-8807.

Beyond.â&#x20AC;? Presented by Shir Hadash Reconstructionist Havurah. AtÂ Lutheran Church of the Newtons in Newton. Call 617-564-0188.

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BUSINESS LISTINGS ||Dining, Lodging & Nightlife

5665 N. Lincoln Ave Chicago IL 60659

773.784.6848

THEANGRYCRABCHICAGO . COM

This Cajun-style restaurant is the best place in all of Chicagoland to savor the great tastes of Louisiana. Editor's Top Pick 5 Years Running!

Maggiano's Little Italy: 516 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.644.7700

Farmhouse: 228 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE MAP 312.280.4960

Sunda: 110 W. Illinois Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.644.0500

Morton's Steakhouse: 65 E. Wacker Dr. Chicago, IL 60601 312.201.0410

Moe's Cantina: 155 W. Kinzie Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.504.8699

Rockit Bar & Grill: 22 West Hubbard Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.645.6000

Swerve Salon 1419 N. Wells 312-255-0255 SwerveSalon.com

Swerve Salon is Chicago’s Redken Elite hair salon. We are a progressive urban salon combined with an old-fashion beauty parlor, wrapped up and rested in a cozy loft.

Moe's Cantina: 155 W. Kinzie Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.504.8699 Fairfield Inn and Suites Chicago/River North: 60 West Illinois Street Chicago, IL 60654 WEBSITE 312.836.1700

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Universal Wellness Source: 70 East Lake Street Suite 620 Chicago, IL 60601 773.569.1170 Ann & Robert H. Lurie: Children's Hospital 225 E. Chicago Ave. Box 80 Chicago, IL 60611 312.227.4000

||Home Furnishings bulthaup: 313 West Superior St., Suite 109 Chicago, Illinois 60654 312 787 9982 Lightology: 215 W. Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 944-1000

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