So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the weekend.
Your Perks: 1) A drone that fits in the palm of your hand. Which is a bad thing in no way. 2) Tom Ford sunglasses that’ll shield your eyes from other sunglasses that aren’t Tom Ford. And the sun, of course. 3) Underwear that’s way better than regular underwear. Thanks to science.
Spinning J’s owner found a vintage soda fountain bar on Craigslist. Turns out, it was built in Sangor Drug, a place her grandmother frequented as a child. Now the bar’s installed in their new Humboldt Park shop, along with made-from-scratch sodas and a rotating selection of pies. “Aww” is right.
Sir Paul McCartney is performing at Lollapalooza on Friday night. But Slick Rick is performing at the Hard Rock afterward, where you’ll be privy to gratis food pairings from Parson’s and a four-hour open bar. Good thing you’re not being forced to choose between the two.
The Most Chicago Things Ever: A Definitive Ranking. 1) This good old-fashioned hot dog cook-off taking place at Schubas on Sunday afternoon, featuring plenty of tasting portions, $3 Lagunitas on tap and Hot Doug himself as the judge of honor. 2) Bill Murray riding a billy goat?
“Never have I ever... ordered a fried-egg-and-bacon-stuffed paratha, samosas and a cold chai tea fortified
with rum and coconut cream for brunch...”
If you didn’t take a drink, well, Pub Royale has all that stuff now. Also, this game was way more fun
forever ago.
Here’s something: Brendan Sodikoff’s renovated 1930s-era Humboldt Park cocktail lounge is hosting a rare evening of burlesque and cabaret on Tuesday night. So grab a date. Slide into a booth. Request a spiked shaved ice or scotch and do whatever comes naturally. Presumably that just means watching the show.
