This adaptation of The Illiad is performed by young girls of Red Orchid’s youth ensemble. The girls play the male roles, while the female roles are played by dolls, handed back and forth like prizes. Leia mais.
Although scenes set in "Championship Vinyl" weren't actually shot in a record store, you can still buy new and used vinyl at Reckless Records, located nearby at 1532 N Milwaukee. Leia mais.
Thought you’d want to know: Davanti Enoteca has been nominated for Best New Italian in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Leia mais.
The quiche selection, featuring a wild mushroom pie and the vegan desserts are a draw and the smooth shots of espresso and midcentury-modern design that make this the sexiest coffee shop on the block. Leia mais.
Remember the olden days when comedy clubs with a two-drink minimum policy ruled? That era is long gone, but this venerable laugh factory has managed to hang on. Leia mais.
Stop in to The Fig Tree to find the perfect gift for any occasion. Offering candles, baby items, jewelry, lotions, cards, and more, The Fig Tree is sure to have just what you need!
Tribeca is passionate about color - you’ll have to look hard to find anything black in the store! If you’re a woman who loves fun yet sophisticated clothing, Tribeca is the place for you.
The menu has hits and misses, but crispy pork belly, corn fritters and housemade tofu are must-haves. Order liberally from the sake, beer and especially the cocktail list. Leia mais.
This do-it-yourself yogurt bar delivers choice: 14 flavors of fro-yo, 40-plus toppings (malted milk balls, cereals, mochi cubes, fresh fruit), all culminating in a weigh-in. Leia mais.
Zanies hosts stand-up comedy headliners such as Jay Leno, Richard Lewis and Emo Phillips.
This place is all about the shakes—specifically, the off-menu shake-of-the-month, which rotates among addictive flavors like double espresso and hot fudge (and less exciting ones like caramel-pumpkin) Leia mais.
This northwest corner storefront was dressed as Championship Vinyl for the movie "High Fidelity" (2000). This was Rob Gordon’s (John Cusack's) Wicker Park record store. Leia mais.
All sweets are miniature. This is cute (bite-size cookies, adorable!) but also may be causing some technical challenges: The chocolate-chunk cookies were dry, the pound cake overly spongy. Leia mais.
Thought you'd want to know: Dark Matter has been nominated for Best Local Coffee Roaster in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Leia mais.
Make sure to arrive by curtain time, or you might become part of the show! Latecomers may find themselves in a spotlight and the subject of a funny song.
Try the cioppino from our 100 Best list: Among the reasons people flock to the place is this classic San Francisco dish: a spicy broth sporting a rotating cast of fish, sweet shrimp & tender mussels.
The Monday brunch revealed that every menu item contains sausage. Crispy chicken and waffles? It’s chicken sausage. A light, tender veggie frittata topped with fennel fronds? Vegetarian sausage. Leia mais.
Try seasonal creations like candied Buddha hand citrus with cheesecake custard and lemon sherbet or go for the chocolate peanut-butter terrine with banana meringue, bacon and curried peanut brittle. Leia mais.
Top Starfruit’s frozen kefir with anything from Brazilian gogi berries to Milk & Honey granola at this location of the probiotic yogurt chain. Leia mais.
Close inspection of the crispy falafel, featuring an almost neon-green, fluffy interior that wafts cumin and coriander perfume, reveals this Lakeview spot has serious balls Leia mais.
This 100 percent vegetarian South Indian spot puts carnivores to shame with its famous dosai—a gigantic cumin-, potato-, and onion-filled rice and lentil crêpe that comes in a dozen varieties. Leia mais.
An independent neighborhood bookstore, Unabridged Bookstore is known for its specialization in gay and lesbian titles, but carries something for the book lover in anyone
As the company's only brick-and-mortar store, find items like wall decals, clocks and vases for less than $20.
"Baristas are superfriendly, direct-trade beans are roasted in small batches weekly and offered in a variety of brew methods (such as pour-over and French press) that turn out lovely cups of coffee." Leia mais.
"Sidle up to the 'bar' for a taste of Dark Matter coffee, which is roasted in eight-pound batches above the café in unusual flavor profiles that have caught the attention of area restaurants." Leia mais.
Around since 1875, this apothecary's original location is stacked floor-to-ceiling with every medicine, scent and homeopathic brand you can think of. It's one of Lincoln Square's many hip boutiques. Leia mais.
The lamb is delish and their skillet cornbread will make your heart stop. -Dave Martin, Top Chef
