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Stephen Gossett

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Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died
Entertainment
Jul 8, 2016

Disco Demolition and Its Long, Loud Aftershock

“It was a hot, steamy night, kinda like today.”

Mezcaleria Las Flores
Drink
Jun 22, 2016

What the Mezcal Boom Means for Chicago

Whichever spirit happens to find itself at the vanguard of Chicago’s craft-spirits culture at a given moment, a few commonalities tends to recur: a David-vs-Goliath-like rivalry between artisanal independence and corporate industrialism, deep anxiety about suddenly spiked demand outpacing supply, and steep learning curves when it comes to flavor profiles and regional variations (as fun to scale as they are challenging).

Harvest Room brunch
Eat
May 6, 2016

It's Time You Discover Chicago's Best Hidden-Gem Restaurants

It's no secret that many of Chicago’s best, most beloved restaurants opt for humility over flash.

Wesley Willis
Entertainment
Apr 22, 2016

He Wupped Batman's Ass: The Complex Simplicity of Chicago Legend Wesley Willis

“Are you ready to fucking rock?!” The hoary, KISS-worthy bit of clichéd crowd work is delivered with no traceable irony.

Empty Bottle venue at Chicago
Lifestyle
Mar 29, 2016

50 Must-Visit Music Landmarks in Chicago

Chicago’s vital role in modern musical history is well-documented through books, documentaries, oral histories, tour guides, and Internet screaming matches on just about every genre the city has shaped.

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