June 12, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

He loves it when you call him Big Poppa.

SIZZLE
David Burke Old-School Butcher Shop Fridays
What: Prime, dry-aged, raw steaks (rib eyes, bone-in filets, porterhouses) to go.
Why: They’re a rare find.
When: Thru Oct. 31. Fri., 4-6:30 p.m.
Where: 616 N. Rush St., at Ontario St. (312-660-6000).

SHOP
Ciao Bella Chicago Men’s Sale
What: Thirty percent off spring/summer menswear from James Perse, Swiss Army, Bugatchi, and more.
Why: He’s a ciao hound.
When: Thru Jun. 30. Mon. & Sun., noon-5 p.m.; Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 3829 N. Southport Ave., at Byron St. (773-388-2201).

EAT
Foie Gras Again
What: Cyrano’s Bistrot & Wine Bar offers a special foie gras menu to celebrate the ban lift.
Why: You give a duck.
When: Mon.-Sat., 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: 546 N. Wells St., at Grand Ave. (312-467-0546).

HANG
Bottom Lounge
What: Comfort food spot/live music venue/tiki bar finally opens its doors.
Why: Bottom’s up.
When: Wed.-Fri., 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat., 6 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: 1375 W. Lake St., at N. Ogden Ave. (312-666-6775).

HUMOR
Yo Daddy
What: Throw the pigskin around with Pops.
Why: He’ll have a ball.
When: Sun.
Where: Wherever innocent bystanders aren’t.