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05/10/12
The weekend kisses your boo-boos now.
PERK ALERT
The Ferrari of Electric Bikes, 25% Off
Welcome to the future: where you’ll glide to the beach in a sleek, gasless electronic bike
called the Jetson. Where your iPhone doubles as a remote-controlled camera, taking your conference calls to the next level. Where your mom
wakes up to a diamond watch flown in from Paris. The future is now.
- 411:
- Jetson E-Bike; Motrr; Mauboussin
MAC DADDY
A New Place for Mac-and-Cheese Pizza
The mac-and-cheese pizza drought in Wrigleyville is over. Meet Big G’s, a new by-the-slice joint opened by
vets of the recently shuttered Ian’s. Steak and fries, chicken burritos and shrimp fajita pies are also
available—just to keep things from becoming mundane.
- 411:
- Opens May 10, 5pm, Big G’s, 3716 N Clark St (between Waveland and Grace), 773-281-2444
HOTTER THAN EVER
Welcome Back, Hot Chocolate
It’s been a busy week for Mindy Segal. First, she wins the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef.
Tonight, her restaurant reopens with a tweaked name, a rustic makeover and a menu featuring deviled duck
eggs, crab cakes, butterscotch cream pie and $1 cookies. So that should keep you busy for a while.
- 411:
- Opens May 10, 5pm, Mindy’s Hot Chocolate Craft Food & Drink, 1747 N Damen Ave (at Willow), 773-489-1747, see the menu and the slideshow
JUST POP IN
Crashing the Lichtenstein Gala
The Roy Lichtenstein hoopla at the Art Institute’s Modern Wing is ramping up. By our calculation, it
should apex right around the time canapés, a vodka bar, a DJ and performance artists all take position at
Terzo Piano. So... about the time you hit this gala after-party.
- 411:
- May 11, 9:30pm-1am, $100, Terzo Piano, 159 E Monroe St, 312-553-2000, tickets here
BOWLING
Just a Big Fishbowl of Booze
Let’s talk traditional anniversary gifts. First year: paper. Second year: cotton. Third year: leather. The
all-important fourth year: tiki. Which explains why Uncle Fatty’s anniversary weekend will feature $10
fishbowl cocktails and why you won’t remember it next year.
- 411:
- May 11-12, Uncle Fatty’s Rum Resort, 2833 N Sheffield Ave (at Wolfram), 773-477-3661
ALL THAT MATERS
Where to Bring Mom for Free Vodka
Your mother likes to shop, which is so... typical. But she also likes to shop for vodka, which explains...
so much. So spend Mother’s Day with her at this curated bazaar stuffed with booze from Koval, chicken from
the forthcoming spot Pecking Order and handmade bikes from Heritage—perfect for Mom’s next Critical
Mass.
- 411:
- May 13, 10am-4pm, $8 ($10 at door), Dose Market at the River East Art Center, 435 E Illinois St, tickets here
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