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	Paris Opera Ballet's Chicago visit The Paris Opera Ballet's US tour beginning in Chicago was a groundbreaking decision between Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and the Paris Opera. The company touched down in our fair city... more
	Over $40K raised at DIFFA's Chefs Table On June 28, DIFFA board members, friends of the Board, design glitterati and food lovers gathered on the fabulous penthouse level of the Reid Murdoch/Whirlpool building for some mingling, good eating... more
	Eat Well, Do Good at DIFFA Chef's Table For the last couple of years, one of the most highly anticipated foodie events of the summer has been DIFFA's Chef's Table event, in collaboration with Jenn-Air and Chicago Social (CS) magazine,... more
	A Michelin-starred restaurant celebrates five years The month of July for Sepia marks a rather monumentous occasion: it is the five-year anniversary of Chef Andrew Zimmerman's Michelin-starred hotspot. It may not seem like a long time to a culinary... more
	The Paris Opera Ballet dances into town One of the great things about Chicago is the abundance of cultural activity. We are home to a world class museum (Art Institute), orchestra ensemble (Chicago Symphony Orchestra), training orchestras... more
	Roy Lichtenstein comes to town with a WHAAM! Pop art enthusiasts, this one's for you.You've been waiting a long thirteen years* for another Roy Lichtenstein exhibit to explode in our town, and now, the time has come. The Art Institute of... more
	Kentucky Derby and whiskey brunch revisited Last week I reported on the imminent Kentucky Derby whiskey brunch that was to take place on Derby day. That time has come and gone, but the tastes, textures and smells of that brunch are still... more
	And they're off...to BRUNCH! Well, ladies (and gents), it’s that time of year again—Kentucky Derby time; it’s time to don that big, fabulous hat that you’ve been saving all year. Though some of you won’t be able to take the... more
	An old A-ville fave gets a new makeover For all you enophiles out there, this should be especially thirst quenching. The erstwhile In Fine Spirits space in Andersonville has revamped and reconcepted, and is now Premise, a cozy, upscale... more
	Pork and Brunch One of the culinary trends of the last few years around the country has been an ode to all things porcine, and the newest addition to Chicago’s scene is Porkchop. You can find barbecue, some of the... more