You know those movies you’ve been quoting over and over since the dawn of existence? The ones you’ve
watched way too many times? Well, we have a few posters from those classic comedies autographed by their stars. Stars like Will Ferrell, Mike Myers, Chevy
Chase, Cheech... and Chong.
QUALITY TIME
Many Delicious Greek Things in Wicker Park
Dox Quality Greek, a way-above-average, fast-casual new Greek spot, is now open in Wicker Park. Here’s how
to use it:
1) For lunchtime pork shoulder pitas.
2) For casual dinners over chili-bourbon drinks and beef short rib kebabs.
3) For honey-habanero chicken wings.
The wings can happen whenever.
Thursday
CHANCE OF MEATBALLS
The Focus Here Is Meatballs
Bar Roma is a rustic new Italian tavern in Andersonville. Outside, it’s terribly cold. Inside, there are
five kinds of meatballs—including pork belly meatballs and lamb meatball sliders—plus Roman-style
gnocchi and, once they get their liquor license, all kinds of Italian cocktails. In conclusion: inside >
outside.
Friday
HOMEWARD BOUND
The Last-Minute Sale That Saved the Holidays
You: My friend needs a very last-minute place to buy gifts. Us: Well, Jayson Home’s annual winter sale begins Friday, and they’re taking up to 75%
off a bunch of stylish furniture, cool antiques and vintage-y goods. You: Thanks, I’ll let me know. Us: ... You: Whoops.
LOSE YOURSELF TO DANCE
Have Yourself a Merry Daft Punk Christmas
On Friday night, you’re corralling some friends and heading over to Beauty Bar’s Daft Punk Christmas
dance party. It’s a Christmas party. With lots of Daft Punk. Where you dance. We probably don’t need to
say anything more on the topic.
Next Saturday
MIDNIGHT RUN
Two Exceptional Ways to Spend New Year’s Eve
Option 1: Fremont’s Hollywood-themed affair, complete with a red-carpet entrance and
flowing champagne tower. Also: an open bar. Option 2: The annual Voyager NYE, a futuristic party combining art installations,
projection mapping and live performances. Also: an open bar.