They can shut down the government, but they can never shut down the weekend.
It’s raining Perks: 1) Up to 30% off the most intelligently designed umbrellas on the planet. 2) Tiny, FBI-approved earphones from earHero. 3) 30% off sunglasses (or glasses) designed by you—with a case engraved with your name. Just because.
Here comes the fall. And you know what can’t be far behind: cold toes. So the timing is right for a Gold Coast shop featuring an iconic, 150-year-old, tough-as-nails brand of boots. But they also have things like loafers, in case your toes just want to look nice.
More somber news out of Wrigleyville: Twist, that cool little tapas joint, closed. But the owner has opened a new place in Rogers Park. It’s got artsy walls and a bar with plenty of sangria, jalapeño gnocchi and bacon-wrapped dates. Everything but a World Series championship, basically.
Nick Offerman. The man. The myth. The mustache. He’ll be at the Music Box tomorrow to read from his new book of humorous essays, Paddle Your Own Canoe. You’ll get a book, plus hear his insights on everything from grilling to wooing women. They’re surprisingly similar.
You know a legend when you see one. In this case, it’s the one with a flaming chicken on a sword. Yes, Pump Room will be celebrating its 75th anniversary on Friday, and they’re busting out original dishes like a flaming chicken. On a sword. Be careful with that one.
Vera is usually your go-to for wine and dinner. But Saturday, it’s all about brunch, beer and Brooklyn. You’ll get a Bloody Mary with a Brooklyn Lager beer-back, a bunch of food (including oysters with sriracha mignonette) and a Brooklyn Brewery beer. Showing up with Jay Z: optional.
