If there was ever a restaurant in Chicago achieving a perfect balance, it would be Band of Bohemia. Nailing the basics with their exceptionally prepared dishes and sophisticated approach to a complete dining experience, they’ve moved on to conquer higher peaks. Distinguishing itself by making food far better than most, the restaurant’s leadership has also …
American presidents are no strangers to writing books. Usually memoirs, autobiographies or policy reflections, they’re generally thoughtful and well-considered assessments of the past. Until Bill Clinton in conjunction with superstar author James Patterson released their suspense thriller The President is Missing in early June, none have entered the waters of literary imagination and invention. …
Expectations are always high when attending certain performances and Giordano Dance Chicago (GDC) easily counts in that number. Far beyond the city on the lake, the company stands at a pinnacle. Performing a type of dance that marries African and European dance traditions to rhythm, they are now exporting their renowned brand across the globe. …
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Taking a radical approach to experiencing live theater, Southern Gothic now playing at the Windy City Playhouse through July removes the barrier of distance between the action and the audience. It’s not a new idea, but immersive theater remains a groundbreaking concept and one many audiences would love to see emulated. Built around a solid …
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What is flavor? When you stop in at Sunset Pho Caffe in the far reaches of upper Western, you’ll have no doubt why it rhymes with pleasure. For those of us who go through life in an endless quest for taste sensations both satisfying and sublime, finding eye fluttering surprises make our searches imminently worthwhile …
Underbellies are seldom pleasant places. You see disturbing things there. Things that may even make you angry. Things like you’ll see and hear at Steep Theater’s take no prisoners production of Birdland; a splendid riff on a Patti Smith poem of the same name about the dark side of fame. Because Birdland so ruthlessly …