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The Neo-Futurists are perhaps most well known for "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind", which is, despite it's name, not about infant abuse, but rather is an attempt to put 30 plays on stage in,...
The Neo-Futurists are perhaps most well known for "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind", which is, despite it's name, not about infant abuse, but rather is an attempt to put 30 plays on stage in, oh, one hour or so. This is one of those concepts that you really have to go and see to understand, and given that they don't charge very much at all ($7 + a roll of a die, or $8-$13) you really should get out and see them!
Besides TMLMTBGB they also put up a variety of other shows. You'd think they would get bored of doing TML... by now, but actually they keep reinventing the show so it's never quite the same. They also bring TML... on the road, so if you have a large group you can ask them to come in and perform for you.
Their theater, the 'neo-futurarium', is, um, weird. It's not so much a theater as a converted space which they kind of rigged up with seating.
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The Swedish Bakery produces a complete range of baked goods - from cookies and bread, to pastries, chocolates, and cakes. Their prices are extremely reasonable, and I'm actually a huge fan of their...
The Swedish Bakery produces a complete range of baked goods - from cookies and bread, to pastries, chocolates, and cakes. Their prices are extremely reasonable, and I'm actually a huge fan of their pastries. If not for the fact that I lived in the South Side, I'd probably stop by everyday, to the detriment of my weight I'm sure.
They also bake cakes to order, so if you have a birthday coming up, that's something to think about. They also have smaller cakes always ready for sale in case you just forgot someone's birthday.
Strangely enough, despite the "Swedish" part of their name, I've never tried any of their traditional Swedish products. I spend my time eating their Eclairs, Cream Puffs, Napoleons, Truffles...
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This is one of those New York restaurants that seems to have a constant clientele of regulars: how else would you explain the fact that it always seems to be crowded, even though it's well hidden on...
This is one of those New York restaurants that seems to have a constant clientele of regulars: how else would you explain the fact that it always seems to be crowded, even though it's well hidden on the second floor of an office building in midtown with only a tiny entrance and sign from the street?
Regardless, if you know about this place, and drop in, you'll probably end up liking it, assuming you have any interest in Yakitori - which are basically Japanese grilled kebabs of various types.
Totto specializes not just in Yakitori, but quite particularly in various sorts of Chicken Yakitori. Apparently, they get their chickens from some special organic farm in upstate New York, which is why they even dare to offer Chicken sashimi. Yes, that's right, they offer raw chicken. I didn't feel brave enough to try that, but rest assured, their grilled chicken is quite good.
Plan to order about 3 or more yakitori items per person. Since you will probably not get very full just on chicken sticks, plus they're quite pricey, don't forget to order a rice ball or something as well.
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I've always wondered how cuisines incorporate themselves into our culture. Why, for example, are there so many Thai restaurants in the United States? Thailand's a pretty small country, and it seems...
I've always wondered how cuisines incorporate themselves into our culture. Why, for example, are there so many Thai restaurants in the United States? Thailand's a pretty small country, and it seems that a pretty large proportion of it's restauranteurs have opened shop in the US at some point.
Anyway, Malaysian cuisine has never quite become massively popular like Thai food has. It's a shame, because it means that it's fairly hard to find Malaysian food outside of the largest cities, but on the plus side, it also means that Malaysian food has largely escaped being Americanized.
But what is Malaysian food? Malaysia's a small country in South-East Asia. It's had several waves of immigration, with the result that it's population today is comprised of three major ethnic groups - the Chinese, the Indians, and the Malays. Malaysian food, therefore, reflects elements of all three cuisines.
So what does Singapore Cafe have to do with this? Well, Singapore's a small city-state island next to Malaysia. The food's pretty similar across borders. Does that make sense yet? Well, nevermind, because the proof is in the pudding, and the food at Singapore cafe is pretty good.
There are two strategies I would suggest. You can bring a small group, order dishes and rice, and share the dishes. Or, you can order individual noodle dishes, which are pretty much complete meals by themselves. Generally dishes that already include noodles or rice are complete meals, whereas dishes that are only meats or vegetables, and don't have any staples, are meant to be shared with rice.
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I don't believe they have changed the prices at Cafe Iberico in the last 6 years. If you enjoy having great Tapas at 1990s prices, Cafe Iberico is the place for you.
Cafe Iberico started offering...
I don't believe they have changed the prices at Cafe Iberico in the last 6 years. If you enjoy having great Tapas at 1990s prices, Cafe Iberico is the place for you.
Cafe Iberico started offering Tapas in Chicago years before the recent Tapas craze that overtook Chicago. The emphasis at Iberico is pretty much on more traditional Tapas, so you probably won't find any of the fusiony asian-spanish-nuevo latino kinds of stuff here. Classics like Tortilla Espanola, Patatas of all types, various fried and grilled meats and seafoods - all are quite expertly done.
Cafe Iberico gets very crowded, and very loud, in the evening on weekends and some weekdays. It's a very popular post-work destination and in fact, it's not that pleasant when it gets overly crowded, unless you and your friends plan on getting drunk enough to ignore it. IF you want to focus on the food, try coming at lunchtime when it's quieter.
Plan on ordering about 1.5-2 tapas per person. Any more and you'll probably be overstuffed.
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The name says Peking Duck house, but at Sang Kee's, all the roast meats - from Duck, Chicken, and especially Pork - are pretty good. This is very much a low frills, chinatown operation, which means...
The name says Peking Duck house, but at Sang Kee's, all the roast meats - from Duck, Chicken, and especially Pork - are pretty good. This is very much a low frills, chinatown operation, which means reasonably indifferent service, no concept of dish timing, but pretty low prices.
It's pretty easy for non-Chinese to order and eat here, because all the menu items are quite self explanatory and there isn't any seperate 'chinese' menu like some places have.
They also offer takeout, and they sell their roast meats for take-home by the pound.
I advise coming here with a small group, as that allows you to order several different dishes and share them with rice.
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If I opened a hair salon, I can think of many names I might feel like calling it. I might call it Walter's Wondrous World of... Hair. Regardless, I would include *some* reference to 'hair' in...
If I opened a hair salon, I can think of many names I might feel like calling it. I might call it Walter's Wondrous World of... Hair. Regardless, I would include *some* reference to 'hair' in there.
Saturn Club is a hair salon. It took me a couple of months to figure this one out - my friends would tell me they were going there, and I would always be thinking "hmm, I didn't know they were into strange clubs".
Since it's right next to the Penn campus, most patrons are students. They regularly advertise and offer discounts to students and pretty much anyone who lives in the area, so it can be a good deal. Regarding the actual quality of their cuts, I've seen a couple of my friends before and after, and I think an entirely respectable job was done.
(I realize that for some people, 'entirely respectable' is not what they want their hair to become. still.)
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Philly residents are familiar with the Ritz, a mini chain in the Philly region which specializes in art house and related types of movies. They do show conventional hits as well, but their...
Philly residents are familiar with the Ritz, a mini chain in the Philly region which specializes in art house and related types of movies. They do show conventional hits as well, but their speciality, I suppose, would be movies that make you think - instead of being merely entertained.
Bottom line really is - if you want to watch the latest blockbusters, go to a multiplex in the suburbs, but if you favor a something a little more... cerebral... (or if you're just feeling pretentious, I guess) then check out the Ritz!
Recently Watched: - Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room. (a cautionary tale of what you shouldn't do when trying to screw over your shareholders)
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Belmont Army Surplus has been happily catering to the needs of punks, hipsters, and even regular ol' folks who just want a cheap deal on vaguely military looking clothing for decades.
A friend...
Belmont Army Surplus has been happily catering to the needs of punks, hipsters, and even regular ol' folks who just want a cheap deal on vaguely military looking clothing for decades.
A friend bought a surplus greatcoat here before - I have no idea which war or era it was designed for, but it seemed to keep him reasonably warm even in Chicago winters, which is always good.
Worth a stop by if you're in the Belmont shopping stretch. As an aside, Belmont, Clark, and Halsted seem to have the largest concentration of independent retailers in Chicago. Good to visit especially since the rest of the city has been overtaken by big box shops.
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Located at the corner of the shopping street/mall in Salem, Pamplemousse is full of assorted items for your bed, bath, kitchen - it's all very eclectic, but everything is well chosen and of high...
Located at the corner of the shopping street/mall in Salem, Pamplemousse is full of assorted items for your bed, bath, kitchen - it's all very eclectic, but everything is well chosen and of high quality.
Pamplemousse takes it's interior decor and presentation straight from the Urban Outfitters / Anthropologie handbook - that is, merchandise is seamlessly integrated with the furniture, all of which looks like it was rescued from the castoff pile and thrown back into service. As a result, nothing really matches, and yet, everything manages to come together to produce an shopping experience with a coherent message.
I think the message is something like "spend money here, yes it's a bit more expensive but it's all really cute and you'll absolutely love it". But I could be wrong, I'm a guy and hence I was somewhat immune. My female friends really liked this place, though.
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