The weekend casts a long shadow.
Now, what good would a water- and stain-resistant bag made from military-grade canvas be to you? It’s not like it could handle a trip to the beach. It’s not like it could withstand a spilled coffee on the way to work. It’s not like we’re laying that sarcasm on pretty thick here...
You tried to resist. But something was pulling you inexorably closer from that bar on Milwaukee right to SmallFry. It’s a new late-night burger joint with umami-dusted, triple-cooked fries, oxtail poutine and one hell of a cheeseburger. If we had to guess, it was probably the fries. It’s always the fries.
One way to spend the day on the Riverwalk: grab a seat at Tiny Lounge’s just-opened offshoot, Tiny Hatt; order a few barrel-aged drinks and a lobster roll; and while away the afternoon by the water. Another way: there may not be another way.
How to say goodbye to Apartment Number 9, which is closing after this weekend...
1) Go inside.
2) Procure Paul Smith novelty-print swim shorts, Thom Browne sweatpants or anything else in the store for
way less than normal.
3) Leave.
4) Maybe stare wistfully at the facade or something.
Strong First Date Idea #173: strolling down the 4800 block of Damen during Ampersand Wine Bar’s one-year-anniversary party, where you’ll drink a selection of French and Italian wines, enjoy smoked-brisket biscuits from Bang Bang Pie and hopefully not feel the need to ask about the other 172 ideas.
This weekend, you’re going to a Saint-Tropez-themed day party 27 stories up at Roof on theWit. There’ll be tropical house music for dancing. French champagne for toasting. A giant seafood tower for eating. And “flamingo service” for drinking out of a copper flamingo. It’s okay that that’s a thing.
