You have binders and binders full of weekend.
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The Italians have a way with things. Wine. Women. Cashmere knit sweaters. Regarding that last one, Emporio Armani, the slickest urban-centric line from the Milan-based fashion house, has opened its doors in the Gold Coast. It’s fully stocked with everything from denim to sweatshirts. But sorry, no vino.
Baume & Brix, the slick new River North dinner spot, opens its laid-back, downstairs lounge tonight. It’s just a humble place to watch the game amid mod fireplaces, duck-fat-and-cheddar popcorn, jars filled with crab dip and Manhattans made tableside. We hope you weren’t expecting beer buckets.
Your knife skills are legendary. Pumpkins tremble in your presence. So this carving contest provides you with pumpkins, utensils, $4 Newcastle pints and—if you carve the best one—Bulls tickets. Now is the time for that Derrick-Rose-o’-Lantern you’re always talking about.
You’re looking to consume the most sugar possible this weekend. We understand. It’s your pre-Halloween warm-up. So a cocktail party with a blues band and a dessert competition between pastry chefs from Balena, Lula Café, NoMI, Vie and others sounds perfect. Though you should probably jog home.
This event’s all about shaving. There will be talk of creams, foams, badger-hair brushes and straight razors forged in the fires of Mordor. Oh, there will also be beer and food. Plus it starts at 6pm. Perfect timing as far as your 5 o’clock shadow is concerned.
