Chicago

5201 S Harper Ave, at E 52nd; Hyde Park; 773.241.5200

A subtler version of Jerry Kleiner's Carnivale (mammoth lighting fixtures, kaleidoscopic interior), 52's serving up Southern-tinged American bistro fare that includes a 16oz bone-in ribeye, glazed salmon w/crayfish ragu, and onion rings battered in Fat Tire, a combo you'll come to know as "spare tire".

Available at Pivot Boutique: 1101 West Fulton Market, at N Aberdeen; West Loop; 312.243.4754

This Italian leather bi-fold retreats under a protective cover to provide extra security for your cash/cards; if you're eco-conscious, it's also formaldehyde and heavy-metal free (so don't expect Bruce Dickinson to shriek when you've "Run out of Bills").

Registration 1:30pm Sat at Augie's: 1721 W Wrightwood Ave, at W Altgeld; Lincoln Park; 773.296.0018

Celebrate the Masters the way John Daly intended: 3-person teams quaff pitchers at 9 different bars, each representing a hole. Downing a pitcher in 5 mins or less = eagle; 5-10 mins = birdie; 10-15 mins = par; longer than 15 mins = Jim Nantz.

Available at Spare Parts: 2947 N Broadway, between W Wellington and W Oakdale; Lakeview; 773.525.4242

Set in Sterling silver, these cuff link faces are made from actual Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park wooden seats, with paint chips and blemishes left intact for raw authenticity, and the suggestion of countless sweating asses.

This fastidiously updated, Chicago-only hip-hop blog blows the lid off the underground (Kidz In The Hall/Shala/TeeJay) while tipping its hat to the establishment (Kanye/Common/Lupe) -- because nothing garners "street cred" like sitting around all day reading a blog.