The Bayless and Dolinsky Podcast; Vertigo's New Ski Lodge; More:
EVERYWHERE—Two local food and broadcast stars are joining forces for a new podcast. Named "The Feed," Rick Bayless and Steve Dolinsky will dish weekly with a video cooking segment along with others on spirits, a food quiz and a segment named "Final Bite." The first episode, launching tomorrow, features Lula Cafe's Jason Hammel and Crisp. [EaterWire]
RIVER NORTH—Although they usually feature an...
Where to Party on New Year's Eve:
Let loose this New Year's Eve and party it up at one of the many events taking place around town. Eat, drink and dance the night away at these Chicago hotspots before making those impossible-to-keep New Years resolutions. From throwback parties to live musical performances, there's something to do for everyone. So make your plans now because it sure beats being stuck at home when 2014 rolls...
We doubt any Chicago speakeasy ever looked like this - but authenticity be damned, this place is cool. Untitled, an underground 1920s-themed pleasure palace, clocks in at 18,000 square feet. It boasts four different dining rooms, three bars, a live jazz band, antiques galore and a whiskey "library" stocked with the largest collection of American whiskey in town. As befits its name, the door is an anonymous, unlabeled slab next to a CVS. Open it and find a grand staircase ready to deliver you into the belly of the beast, where veal tartare, fried squash blossoms and tender short ribs and...
'Tis the Season: Your Guide to Black Wednesday Parties:
Looking to kick off your holiday season in a big way? Black Wednesday, the second biggest bar night of the year, is nearly here. These spots are throwing the big bashes to get you ready for the Thanksgiving/Hanukkah madness so you can party like a rock star before it's time for turkey.