Damon Locks’s Black Monument Ensemble drop a live video to buoy a locked-down city, self-described “bohemian electronics” act Sip releases its first studio album, and more.
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Middle Brow Beer Company debuts with the Life Pursuit
Chicago’s Middle Brow Beer Company launches with the release of the dark spiced saison that won its first home-brewing contest more than a year ago.
Make the drive to Chicagoland’s only Lao restaurant
Spicy Thai Lao is in a blink-and-you-miss-it south-suburban strip mall. But you don’t want to miss it.
Key Ingredient: Andrew Brochu goes classic with milk jam
Aviary chef Andrew Brochu’s experimentation leads him back to the barnyard with milk jam.
Key Ingredient: Anna Shovers of the Publican turns chicory root Vietnamese
The Publican’s pastry chef makes a coffee substitute into ice cream inspired by iced coffee.
Bean pie, my brother?
The Nation of Islam’s iconic dessert is still around, if you know where to look.
Three Dots and a Dash: Morse code for bliss
Paul McGee’s tiki bar is an island paradise amid the River North flotsam.
Key Ingredient: Black cumin
Homestead’s Chris Teixeira survives a “death challenge” to arrive at a cheese course featuring black cumin.
Best of the worst: Flavored whiskeys
Two new(ish) whiskeys with liqueur added are all you could expect from a flavored whiskey.
Cocktail Challenge: Lentils
Balena bartender Natalia Cardenas makes a horchata-inspired cocktail with white lentils.
End of an era: Stone 12.12.12 Vertical Epic
Stone wraps up its series of yearly one-off beers with a dry, spicy Belgian-style dark ale
Stylish Events
Local designers vie for a cash prize and a washer/dryer, a popular shopping site goes bricks-and-mortar for the weekend, and much more.
Sales This Weekend
Local designers team up in Pilsen, Roscoe Village retailers band together to help local schools, and more through Sunday.
Fashion events today and this weekend
Sophisticated wooden jewelry, bridal accessories, a big vintage sale, freebies, and more at shopping events this weekend.