Somewhere, a shark is watching Weekend Week.
Your Perks: 1) Some of the hardest-to-find Rolexes in the world. 2) Artisanal beef jerky, just in time for tailgate season. 3) Perfect-fitting raw denim jeans with a revolutionary home try-on service. Now that’s convenience.
Ameritalia, a small new Italian joint in the South Loop, has what you expect—spaghetti, meatballs and a pervading sense that Italy is nice. It also has what you may not expect—parmesan-crusted burgers, deep-fried Ohio delicacy Jo Jo fries and a pervading sense that Ohio is probably okay, too.
Turns out: pretty good week to partake in the wearing of smashing garments.
—Apartment Number 9 is taking up to 60% off things like Rag & Bone jackets and Jack Spade crew
sweaters.
—And Chicago-based shirtsmiths Stock Mfg. Co. are knocking up to 70% off of their stash.
Told you.
Little-known secret to longevity: corned-beef egg rolls and waffle-battered fried chicken. Probably explains why Division Ale House is celebrating their fifth year in existence with $5 plates of such things, along with gratis appetizers and beer specials. Did we say longevity? We most likely meant something else.
Air & Water Show is a special time. You deserve a special place. Maybe a beachside position offering an open bar and your own cabana tucked slightly away from the main tourist throngs but just close enough to feel the F-22s rattle your teeth. Yep, Caffè Oliva works.
On Sunday, you’ll head to the Chop Shop’s patio for a little charity thing. The chef from Trenchermen will be there making sausages. You’re going to eat those sausages. You’re going to declare, “More sausages, please. Additionally, I’d like some beer.” It will become so. Then you’ll... leave.
