Food & Drink
Rome if You Want To
When the Stolls go to Rome, the diners will follow.
When the Stolls go to Rome, the diners will follow.
Grab the brass ring.
When Craig and Annie Stoll of Delfina do just about anything, diners will follow. Their modern Roman trattoria (white tile, walnut service tables, dark wainscoting) serves classic pastas, grilled meats, offal, and cocktails inspired by the Eternal City.
Head to the Wicker Park haunt for late-night bites and seasonal cocktails.
Deco-style underground bar/restaurant serves specialty cocktails and updated versions of Midwest classics, courtesy of Mark Steuer (HotChocolate, The Gage). Located in an old vault, the spot is a late-night must.
Add conscientiousness to your cup with organic, farm-sourced beans from CoffeeCSA.
Artisanal grilled cheese sandwiches from a Brooklyn musician.
April 28-May 1: Multimedia performance art, a design-minded shopping trip, and an intriguing look at the BP oil spill.
April 28-May 1: A supersize birthday party, jumpin’ Jackman, and big ol’ book sale.
April 28-May 1: DailyCandy throws a bash, Indian food goes pop-up, and an art sale incites a stampede.
A gift shop, coffeehouse, and cafe in one, selling handmade products created by the ladies of the Downtown Women’s Center. All profits support DWC training programs.
April 28-May 1: New shades and a cocktail steal.
April 28-May 1: Snack attacks go head to head with samurai sword fights.
If the idea of roasting a chicken really ruffles your feathers, start plucking away at one of these recipes.
April 28-May 1: Earth-friendly party supplies, sturdy bags, love in the modern world, and affordable specs.
April 28-May 1: A Dutch you won’t want to pass, a nutso marching band, and fair fare.
The much-anticipated, much-hyped, late night-centric sophomore venture from the folks behind Locanda Verde (Andrew Carmellini, Luke Ostrom, Josh Pickard) has hit. Don’t miss the smoked ricotta ravioli, fried chicken and bourbon, and dry-aged steaks. Fresh pie for dessert is great, but the sweetest score is in landing one of the hottest seats in town.
April 28-May 1: James Franco reads poetry, a dog-friendly yoga class, and a pop-up consignment shop for charity.
April 28-May 1: Garces’s ready-made picnics, a cupcake competition, and gifts for Mom.
Experience the balance of yin yoga with Paul Toliuszis as your guide. Feel the burn of this basically motionless yoga style featuring six-to-eight poses held anywhere from two-to-five minutes each. Made it through that first stretch? Great. On to surviving the other side. What’s in it for you? Yin yoga yields flexibility beyond your wildest dreams.
April 28-May 1: Tea by day, movies by night, and secret dining by late night.
April 28-May 1: A half-smoke cook-off, bike donations, Sweetgreen’s music festival, and 18¢ cocktails.
April 28-May 1: Sail the harbor, dine in a boutique, toast the royal couple, and work your core.
Owner Lisa Johnson was a Pilates pioneer, opening her first studio back in 1999. She and her fellow instructors teach with such cheer and expertise, you’ll grin through your roll-ups and leg circles. Don’t miss out on the CoreAlign, a deceptively simple-looking device that absolutely fries your gams (in a good way).
28 April-1 May: Five things to do if you weren’t invited to the wedding.
Wash down traditional dishes, including pork cheek hot pot and plum cake, with a gin fizz or other authentic cocktail at this Victorian-inspired drinking den from the Fluid Movement team.
Farmscape Urban Farmers give your veggie patch some much-needed TLC.
Maverick has finally met his match.
Chop, chat, cheers, and chow at a new underground dinner that’s a lesson and meal in one.
A dessert fit for a queen.
Get ready to bare arms — and everything else.
Don’t let the size of the salon fool you: Greg Ruggeri’s cuts and highlights are big time. While you’re in the chair, don’t miss the Aussie’s relaxing scalp exfoliation.
A light and airy Pilates studio on the LES with five top-of-the-line towers and small, affordable classes. Grab a jar of chilled cucumber and lemon water upon arrival and a eucalyptus towel after class.
If you like Marmite, you’ll consider this a classic.
It’s the closest we’ll get to attending the wedding.
The ride of your life.
Live loose in a cozy collection of everyday wear.
Because a World’s Greatest Mom mug isn’t going to cut it.
Get baked the Irish way. We’re talking soda bread and scones, people.
Here’s the beef: One Arts Plaza’s new burger joint.
The nine-burger menu includes The Dallas (roasted poblanos and pepper jack cheese) and a wild salmon club with wasabi mayo. The beefy beverage list includes twelve Texas and California wines by the glass, dozens of bottled beers, and one local microbrew on tap.
Grow farm-fresh fungi in your own home. (It’s easy, swear.)
A self-warming bottle that could make middle-of-the-night feedings sweet dreams.
Step into spring.
A new Dumbo shop for handmade furniture and a mix of reclaimed home goods.
Furniture designer Richard Velloso named his massive Dumbo space after his chocolate Lab and her favorite swimming spot in Brazil. There he makes and sells collector-quality (and collector-priced) modern dining tables, lamps, and stands from reclaimed wood and steel. Smaller items by local artisans, such as alpaca throws and jewelry, are nice for people not made of money.
A new hangout for sophisticates opens in Wynwood.
Stop and drink the flowers.
Energy medicine practitioner and yoga teacher Ashley King puts your mind, body, and spirit back in check with powerful Reiki sessions, flower essences, and holistic psychotherapy.
Now closed.
Personal shopper Louis Senofonte fills his boutique with cheery, offbeat clothing (Carolina K, Fluxus) and accessories.