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On the Cusp

There are two sides to every story — even happy stories.

Take, for example, summertime. Of course you’re excited it’s coming: It means baseball, sidewalk cafes, the beach. On the other hand, it also means losing your s.o. to the ...

The V Word

At first you pshawed Pilates — and look at your abs now. You stood firm against low-rise jeans — but we could swear we spied some bleavage peeking out of that waistband.

So, before you bash vegan baked goods, we ...

Safety Dance

Your closet is more khaki than sequins. Your investment portfolio is all low-risk. And when it comes to getting digits or giving them, you prefer to make the call.

Some people might label you — Dare we say it? — ...

The Weekend Guide

Your stars are aligned: Rare opportunities abound, so seize ’em.

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Low-Dough Franco
What: Four-star chef Roland Liccioni rolls out $35 prix fixe lunches.
Why: Loup de mer and lemon tart for less? Mon dieu!
When: Tues.-Fri. ...

The Italian Job

As a kid, your early culinary heroes were of the open, boil, and serve variety. You know: Uncle Ben, Chef Boyardee, Betty Crocker.

But these days, they’ve been replaced by more inaccessible celebrity types. (Read: Puck, Trotter, and co.)

But ...

Bitten by the Bug

Most people will agree: Insects are totally gross.

Strange, then, that they should be responsible for such loveliness as flowers, honey, and silk.

The connection may become a bit more intuitive once you see Ally Mooney’s dragonfly necklaces. You ...

For Butter or for Worse

Time for a pop quiz, old-school SNL style: If Linda Richman took Barbra Streisand for dinner in Chicago, where would they go?

Talk amongst yourselves.

No silly, not The Bagel. The correct answer (ding! ding! ding!) is Butter, a sleek ...

The Weekend Guide

Those 1040’s are finally done. Time to focus on having fun.

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Yoga for Cheapskates
What: $2 yoga classes at Millennium Park.
Why: Stretch out after a taxing day.
When: Thurs. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Daley ...