Brindille Wins with Refined French Fare 27 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

On a warm night in early June, Carrie Nahabedian stood out on the sidewalk on Clark Street telling a story about a group of women who seemed to simply fall in love with the rustic elegance of her newe...

Christina Hendricks Kicks Off the Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival 27 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Christina Hendricks hosted the Magnificent Mile’s #ShopFest fashion show to kick off the annual shopping festival. Actress Christina Hendricks—Emmy-nominated for her role as Joan Harris on Mad...

Top Spots to Dine, Drink & Shop in 2013 27 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Look no further for the city’s most sizzling restaurants, bars, and boutiques. DINE > DRINK > SHOP > DINE > DRINK > SHOP >

First Woody's Wiffleball Classic a Success 27 Aug 2013 | 02:03 am

Local and national celebrities alike flocked to Wrigley Field on Saturday, August 10 for the first annual Woody’s Wiffleball Classic, to benefit former Chicago Cub Kerry Wood’s charity, the Wood Famil...

11 Picks for Labor Day Packing 26 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Lou Raizin Lights Up Chicago Theater 26 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

It’s all too easy to romanticize the world of theater—the lights, the applause, the laughter and tears—but for Broadway in Chicago President Lou Raizin, the thrill is about business. “I get excited wh...

Vu Sua: East Lakeview's Hidden Gem for French-Vietnamese 26 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Braised Asian pear with a warm sake reduction, green tea ice cream, almonds, fried bananas, and chocolate syrup. Vu Sua offers the same sort of fine-dining experience one might find in hotspots like ...

3 New Gold Coast Shops 26 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

VMR’s appointment-only showroom. Following the success of its Lincoln Park pop-up shop, Barbour is hitting the Gold Coast with a staggering 7,000 square feet devoted to British heritage, with a full ...

River North Sweet Spot: Beatrix 26 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

Beatrix’s bakery counter offers delectable treats such as honey butter cinnamon rolls and lemon sugar cookies. The latest addition to the family of local dining powerhouse group Lettuce Entertain You...

3 Enchanting Moon-Phase Watches 26 Aug 2013 | 09:00 am

The moon has been a symbol of romance and eternity for countless generations, which may be why so many watch brands are putting effort into the development of specialty watches that depict the phases ...