<span>The weekend</span> has accepted your friend request.
Once the liquor license arrives, this little Italian spot promises the city's most unique wine program: One-ounce increments start at just $1 per. Until then, it's still a pretty unique BYOB—you can order table delivery from the nearby liquor store.
The weeklong multi-venue mollusk fest culminates with a tented party in the middle of Hubbard Street. A shucking contest goes down at 4:30pm, and you won't want to miss the grueling Grand Slurp-Off, when the streets run red with mignonette.
You heard about the Playboy layoffs today. This is the time you need to be around your friends. A party featuring fifteen centerfolds, sexy cyber girls, bottle service and giveaways should console you.
After you endure taxi cab hurdles and Soldier Field bleacher climbs at this mega race, you'll come to the real test: you against free beer and food at the after-party. Online registration has closed, but you can still sign up at Crunch on Friday.
The multi-store blowout offers discounts at Bloomingdale's, dessert at Frankie's, chocolates at Teuscher and $20 gift cards on $100 purchases elsewhere. And because you may need a shave between stops, 10 percent off at Truefitt & Hill.
You can pair the perfect wine for your steak, the perfect sake for your unagi and the perfect champagne for your date. Now master pairing the perfect craft brew with artisanal cheese at this laid-back seminar. And if you're less than perfect, swallow the evidence.
We're not sure what we like most about this new chicken-and-waffles brunch: the Harold's fried chicken, the idea of Orange Crush waffles, the old-school soul DJ or the fact that champagne is half off. We'll let you know after a few mimosas.
