COLLiDE's Chicago City Guide 2016
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Transcript of COLLiDE's Chicago City Guide 2016
featuring local picks byAndrew Bird • Krewella • Flosstradamus • Twin Peaks
NE-HI • Autograf • Tortoise • Ryley Walker+ more
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C H I C A G O C I T Y G U I D E
W E A R E PUBLISHER Alan Miller
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFRachael Roth
ART & DESIGN Gigie Hall
INTERNSCristina Pimentel, David Shamshoian, Gabrielle Costa,
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C O N T E N T S
03 Welcome to Chicago
05 Meet Your Guides
10 See the Sights
18 Explore the Outdoors
24 Revolution Brewery: Notes from the Brewmaster
28 Where to Shop
34 Chicago Live
40 Experience the City
45 City Spirit: Hard Rock’s Summer Cocktail
48 Old Style: Sign of the Times
51 City Soundtrack: Chicago Playlist by Air Credits
56 Be a Local
61 The Stuff of Legends: Hard Rock Memorabilia
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welcome to
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Chicago is rife with both grit and charm, its winters attributing to a resilience among residents and warm summers bringing people out in droves to enjoy kayaking on the lake, farmers markets and picnics in the park. Here, blue-collar meets creative and industrial meets whimsical — qualities that can be seen in the world-renowned architecture and rich arts community. With a host of festivals and city-wide events beckoning you to return all year long, the Hard Rock Hotel downtown can act as your home away from home. Housed inside of the 500-foot art deco Carbide & Carbon skyscraper resembling a champagne bottle, the hotel is a distinct part of the historic and ever-changing Chicago skyline.
We asked some of the city’s most influential locals, from bands and actors, to artists and directors, to sound off on Chicago’s best, so you can plan where to play and what to see during your stay.
Hard Rock Hotel Chicagophoto: Max Leitner
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MEET YOUR GUIDES
Autograf
Disappears has been in the windy city’s Krautrock/shoegaze circuit since 2008. In 2014 they recorded a live cover of David Bowie’s Low to celebrate the launch of the “David Bowie Is” exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. In the past they’ve recorded with Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley (who was the band’s drummer for a stint), and have shared stages with Tortoise and The Jesus Lizard. disappearsmusic.com
Autograf consists of Chicagoans Jake Carpenter, Louis Kha and Mikul Wing. Formed in 2013, the trio is a marriage between house music and an ocular experience. All three come from visual art/design backgrounds. leaveyourautograf.com
Andrew BirdIf we’re going to talk about veterans of genre-bending, elegant, musical panache, Andrew Bird is certainly of the upper-echelon. The Chicago-born multi-instrumentalist and songwriter recently released his breakthrough album Are You Serious, which features Fiona Apple and Blake Mills. andrewbird.net
Anna CernigliaAnna Cerniglia is a Lecturer of Art Administration at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, a freelance producer, and the director/founder of Johalla Projects. johallaprojects.com
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Jon Michael HillJon Michael Hill currently plays Detective Bell on the CBS show Elementary and has been an ensemble member at the Steppenwolf Theater since 2007, where he most recently appeared in Head of Passes. Previous Steppenwolf credits include The Hot L Baltimore, The Tempest, Kafka on the Shore, Superior Donuts, and The Unmentionables.
Jennifer ScherJennifer Scher, born and raised in Chicago, is Senior Vice President of Elephant Pictures, where she has worked on various film and television projects such as The Secret Life of Walter Mitty and Unfinished Business. Currently she’s a co-producer on the Amazon Prime series Patriot which films in Chicago, and is producing the coming-of-age thriller Oriole Park. elephant-pics.com
KrewellaSisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf embarked on the journey that became Krewella over nine years ago. After deciding to leave college and their side jobs to pursue music full-time, Krewella is now taking the EDM world by storm. Their EP Ammunition is out now. krewella.com
FlosstradamusTrap duo J2K and Autobot, aka Flosstradamus, got their start in the local Chicago club scene, soon selling out parties all over their hometown. In 2014 they were accompanied on tour by GTA and Curtis Williams (with Two-9), and are currently touring the states through September 2016, with one stop at the Pemberton Music Festival in Canada in July. flosstradamus.com
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Ryley WalkerRyley Walker gained attention with the 2015 release of his breakout album, Primrose Green, including praise from Robert Plant and Danny Thompson. After a ten-month recording stint, Walker returns with an international tour and the release of his sophomore album, Golden Sings That Have Been Sung (Dead Oceans), on August 19. ryleywalker.com
Robin HellmannRobin Hellmann is a Chicagoland native, casting director, and head of The Cast Station’s Chicago office. She also serves as the Director of Operations for the non-profit Women in Film Chicago. When she is not working, you can usually find her performing improv at iO Chicago, The Annoyance Theater, or with the Improvised Jane Austen company. thecaststation.com
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Lindsey LissLindsey Liss is a poet, designer, pop artist, and owner of the Double L. lindseyliss.com
NE-HINE-HI is Jason Balla, Alex Otake, Michael Wells, and James Weir. The four originally formed to score a friend’s film, and soon found themselves burgeoning through underground rock shows, local Chicago clubs, street fests, and touring the east coast. Find them bumping into fans on basement floors at venues near and far. nehimusic.com
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WhitneyWhitney was formed in 2015 by former Unknown Mortal Orchestra drummer Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek, who flew out of the ashes of the now-defunct Smith-Westerns. Their warm, countrified tunes make you feel like you’re dangling your feet on the back of a train in a bygone era. whitneytheband.com
Twin PeaksA band of childhood friends, Twin Peaks has always embraced the raw beauty of imperfection, from their debut album Sunken (2013), to their acclaimed Wild Onion (2014), and most recently with their Bowie/Bolan-esque Down in Heaven released on May 13, 2016. twinpeaksdudes.com
TortoiseComprised of Dan Bitney, John Herndon, Doug McCombs, John McEntire and Jeff Parker, Tortoise has released seven studio albums in their 26+ years as a band, touching on everything from jazz to post-punk, to electronica. Their latest LP, The Catastrophist, was released in January 2016 on Thrill Jockey. trts.com
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Fine Arts Building photo: Bryan Lamb
See the sightsFine Arts Building
Recommended by Disappears
Lincoln Park ZooRecommended by Andrew Bird, Jennifer Scher, Twin Peaks
Maggie Daley ParkRecommended by Andrew Bird, Disappears, Lindsey Liss
Millennium Park Recommended by Autograf
Grant ParkRecommended by Disappears, Krewella,
Robin Hellmann, Ryley Walker
Garfield Park Conservatory Recommended by Anna Cerniglia, Disappears, Ryley Walker,
Whitney
Chagall’s “Four Seasons” MosaicRecommended by Andrew Bird
Museum Of Contemporary Art Recommended by Anna Cerniglia, Flosstradamus
The Art Institute Recommended by Anna Cerniglia, Autograf, Flosstradamus,
Twin Peaks, Whitney
Bahá’í House of WorshipRecommended by Anna Cerniglia, Krewella
Ben Rose HouseRecommended by Jennifer Scher
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Around the world, Chicago is recognized and revered for its architecture. From the sprawling houses of Frank Lloyd Wright, to temples, to Millenium Park’s iconic Cloud Gate centerpiece, (“The Bean” to locals), the city is rich with urban design history. Host of two World’s Fairs and some of the first-ever skyscrapers, Chicago continues to evolve and make room for modernity in its cityscape.
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Maggie Daley Park
Andrew Bird’s go-to spot in Maggie Daley Park: “The lookout atop the wooden castle.”
P A R K S
Millennium Park
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The Garfield Park Conservatory
“The Garfield Park Conservatory is awesome — it’s a greenhouse in the middle of a park that serves as a great place to take a break from the Chicago winter.” — Whitney
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The Art Institute
“The Art Institute does a free afternoon every Thursday which is well worth it.” — Twin Peaks
Museum of Contemporary Art
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“Chicago plays a huge part in the music I play, from the architecture to the great musical history to the general social construct and everything in between, it all affects everything I do.” — Doug McCombs, Tortoise
Ben Rose House featured in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Merchandise Mart NBC Tower
Aqua
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Millennium Park
Art Institute of Chicago
35 East Wacker Drive
Leo Burnett 35 West Wacker
LaSalle Wacker Building333
West Wacker
Civic Opera Building
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Willis Tower
Gateway Center1 and 2
100 N. Riverside Plaza (Boeing)
Goose Island
Historic MontgomeryWard Complex
Erie Park
Chicago Tribune Freedom Center
John Hancock Building
Marina City
330 North Wabash
Trump Tower
Tribune Tower
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Merchandise Mart NBC Tower
Aqua
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Millennium Park
Art Institute of Chicago
35 East Wacker Drive
Leo Burnett 35 West Wacker
LaSalle Wacker Building333
West Wacker
Civic Opera Building
Chicago Mercantile Exchange
Willis Tower
Gateway Center1 and 2
100 N. Riverside Plaza (Boeing)
Goose Island
Historic MontgomeryWard Complex
Erie Park
Chicago Tribune Freedom Center
John Hancock Building
Marina City
330 North Wabash
Trump Tower
Tribune Tower
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A r c h i t e c t u r e b o a t T o u r
“If you have the coin, the Chicago River architectural tour is one of the coolest ways to see some of the best architecture in
the world.” — NE-HI
See these landmarks while gliding along the river.
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Recommended by Autograf, Disappears, NE-HI
Chicago Botanic Gardens photo: Steve Cornelius/CC Flickr
Explore the outdoors
Chicago Botanic GardensRecommended by Krewella
Promontory Point Recommended by Anna Cerniglia, Whitney
Jay Pritzker Pavilion Recommended by Andrew Bird, Jennifer Scher,
Jon Michael Hill
The LakefrontRecommended by Andrew Bird, Ryley Walker
Twin Peaks
Kayak Lake MichiganRecommended by Tortoise
Green City MarketRecommended by Jennifer Scher, Jon Michael Hill
Bike the 606 PathRecommended by Anna Cerniglia, Disappears
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Chicago celebrates summer with fervor, indulging in the sweet relief the season offers. Despite its urban character, spread throughout the city are 20+ public parks and gardens, not to mention its lakes and rivers, so you can enjoy cheap or free activities in lush, scenic environments.
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Promontory Point
“If you feel very ambitious, a bike ride down the lakefront path to Promontory Point in Hyde Park is a really beautiful trip.” — Max Kakacek, Whitney
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“I have great memories of being on the lakefront late at night totally buzzed. That’s probably the most wondrous late night haunt, no contest.” — Ryley Walker
The Lakefront
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Best free activities: “Garfield Park Conservatory, walking the 606, movies in the park, Hollywood (or any) beach, and free Chicago pools. I spent a winter swimming in the Kosciuszko Park Field house. It was great, a group of older women would meet there to eat sandwiches in the pool while I attempted to exercise.” — Anna Cerniglia
N O T E S F R O M T H E
B R E W M A S T E RInside Revolution Brewery
with head brewer Jim Cibak
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Nestled in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood, Revolution Brewing is the largest independent craft brewery in Illinois. With 50 different beer styles produced each year, from the hoppy Double Fist to the bourbon barrel-aged milk stout Very Mad Cow, they are constantly evolving to keep up with the ever-changing palates of beer drinkers. Housed in a tin-roofed warehouse on Milwaukee Street, Revolution has expanded to include a brewers lounge, production brewery, and taproom since its initial opening in 2010.
Head brewer and Chicagoan Jim Cibak breaks down his favorite Revolution beer, and how it pairs nicely with the city’s skyline.
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How long have you lived in Chicago?I have lived in Chicago proper for the last five years and in the south suburbs most of my life. I also attended Loyola University and the Siebel Institute for brewing in Chicago.
What does it mean to you to be part of the city's craft beer scene?We are very proud to be firmly entrenched in the Chicago craft beer scene, and look forward to helping it continue to thrive in the future.
What sets Revolution apart from other local breweries?We love brewing clean, crisp and aromatic hop-forward IPAs and Pale Ales. However, we sometimes shift gears and brew some authentic European styles or huge, bourbon barrel-aged beers. The bottom line is that we love to brew all different kinds of beer based on the season and, ultimately, what we brewers really enjoy drinking.
Which of Revolution's beers are you most proud of?I'm obviously proud of all the beers we have brewed, ha, but my current favorite is our newest can, Rev Pils! It's an authentic, German-style Pilsner using all Weyermann malt, Bavarian Lager yeast, and five different hop varieties. We consistently use the best raw materials available and dedicate a considerable amount of cold storage time to yield a crystal-clear beer that is extremely crisp and drinkable.
What are some of the key ingredients in the Rev Pils?The hops in the Rev Pils are a huge component of its clean, crisp bitterness and huge herbal and spicy aroma! These Bavarian-grown hops were hand-selected by our friend Nunz over at Hop Head Farms, and the bails of whole hops were shipped directly to their facility in Hickory Corners, Michigan. Once the
whole hops were processed into pellet form, they were shipped directly to the Revolution Kedzie Production Brewery and used for brewing.
What kind of food should we pair with the Rev Pils?The Rev Pils is an extremely food-friendly beer! I would say my favorite pairings for it would be either pizza, burgers or Mexican food. Quite honestly, it goes great with any food, or even by itself!
Who are some of your favorite Chicago bands?My favorite band from Chicago is, without question, Wilco.
What's your favorite scenic lookout in Chicago?I really like the rooftop views from both the Rev brewpub and the Kedzie brewery. Nothing like unobstructed views of the Chicago skyline and a nice, cold beer.
What's a common misconception about the city?People think that Chicago is called the Windy City because it is so windy here! Also, people have no idea that Lake Michigan is much bigger than the lakes they are used to seeing.
Does Chicago weather inspire the beers you brew?Since the weather in Chicago ranges from 95 and humid to 40 below with windchill factor, we love to brew and drink beers based on the changing seasons. Nothing like a crisp Fist City Pale Ale or Rev Pils when it is hot and muggy, and then a nice snifter of Institutionalized Bourbon Barrel-Aged Barleywine when it gets frigid in the winter.
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photos courtesy of Revolution Brewing
Reckless Records photo: Bryan Lamb
where to shop
Logan Hardware RecordsRecommended by Tortoise
Dusty Groove Records Recommended by Ryley Walker, Tortoise
Reckless Records Recommended by Jennifer Scher, Jon Michael Hill,
Lindsey Liss, Robin Hellmann, Tortoise
Gramaphone Records Recommended by Flosstradamus, Lindsey Liss
Village Discount OutletRecommended by Disappears, NE-HI, Twin Peaks,
Whitney
Knee Deep Vintage Recommended by Anna Cerniglia
Sector 2337 GalleryRecommended by Andrew Bird
Belmont Army SurplusRecommended by NE-HI, Twin Peaks
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From books to records to clothes, we’ve rounded up the best of the best in Chicago shopping according to the city’s locals. Scour shops for vintage finds, or go to local favorite Village Discount for all your thrifting needs. Here, record stores meet art galleries meet vintage shops meet barbershops.
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“Chicago is the crossroads of all the different sounds from all different regions of the states. And just like Floss, Chicago draws influence from every place and every sound.” — Flosstradamus
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Lindsey Liss’ record shop tip: “Gramaphone for house and Reckless Records for retro.”
Reckless Records
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Village Discount Outlet
“The Village Discount Outlets in the city are always pretty stacked with good stuff. It’s hard to miss out on those. If you’re looking for something a little more legit there’s the Belmont Army Surplus on Belmont and Clark. They have everything from skate shit to army gear to their own thrift area as well. Say ‘hi’ to our homie Aina on the third floor; she’s the best.” — Twin Peaks
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“The south side of the city is where the real finds are; that’s where a lot of the boutique buyers start. The Village Thrift is always a good one to check out. General shopping for clothes / records / books is good in Wicker Park or Ukrainian Village. Lots of great, local stuff.” — Disappears
Knee Deep Vintage
The Second Cityphoto: Johnny Knight
Chicago live
The Second CityRecommended by Disappears, NE-HI, Twin Peaks,
Whitney
MetroRecommended by Krewella
Thalia HallRecommended by Anna Cerniglia, Jennifer Scher,
Tortoise, Twin Peaks, Whitney
Lincoln Hall Recommended by Autograf, Flosstradamus,
Lindsey Liss, Twin Peaks
The Empty BottleRecommended by Anna Cerniglia, Disappears, NE-HI, Robin Hellmann, Twin Peaks, Whitney
Schubas TavernRecommended by Twin Peaks
The Neo-Futurists Theater Recommended by Disappears
The HideoutRecommended by Andrew Bird, NE-HI, Tortoise
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Chicago is known for its comedy scene, and there’s no shortage of venues here. Staples include the iO Theater, as well as the Public House, which hosts the audience-participatory drinking game, Bye Bye Liver. If comedy isn’t your thing, music venues abound in downtown, including, but not limited to, Lincoln Hall (the former 3-Penny Cinema) and its neo-Gothic sister venue, Schubas.
Thalia Hall
“Love catching smaller shows at the recently redone Thalia Hall in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood. The food at their restaurant Dusek’s is incredible, and they have a downstairs cocktail bar for drinks post-show as well.” — Jennifer Scher
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“[To] perform: Aragon Ballroom. [To] see a show: Lincoln Hall.” — Flosstradamus
Schubas Tavern
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Andrew Bird’s comedy pick: “The Mr. and Mrs. Wednesday Night show, monthly at The Hideout.”
The Hideout
Wicker Park Festphoto: courtesy of Wicker Park Fest
Experience the city
Wicker Park Fest Recommended by Twin Peaks
Millennium Park Film & Concert SeriesRecommended by Flosstradamus, Jennifer Scher,
Lindsey Liss, NE-HI, Twin Peaks
Pitchfork Festival Recommended by Anna Cerniglia, Lindsey Liss,
Twin Peaks
Riot FestRecommended by Twin Peaks
Ribfest Recommended by Flosstradamus, Twin Peaks
The Taste of Chicago Recommended by Jon Michael Hill, Krewella
Pride Recommended by Disappears, Robin Hellmann
Critical Mass Recommended by Flosstradamus, NE-HI
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Millennium Park Concert & Film Series
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Annual festivals like Lollapalooza welcome crowds of indie music lovers, while the Taste of Chicago lets you try out the best of the culinary scene. From an improv festival, to Pride, to the biking event Critical Mass, the city hosts countless events year-round celebrating all aspects of culture.
“The Millennium Park Concert Series on Monday and Thursday nights. Great selection of local and international acts ranging from jazz to afrobeat.” — NE-HI
Riot Fest
Pitchfork Festival
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“The Taste of Chicago has a special place in my heart as an event. Grew up going to The Taste. Amazing food from all over and free music — free GOOD music.” — Jon Michael Hill
Critical Mass
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“On the last Friday of the month, there is a city-wide bike ride called Critical Mass. Great way to see all the different neighborhoods of Chicago. Wear your helmet!”
— NE-HI
CITY SPIRITAutumn Griffith, Director of Food and Beverage at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago shows us how to make her signature summer cocktail, the Garden Party.
Garden Party Ingredients:1 ½ oz Deep Eddy Vodka or Deep Eddy Vodka Lemon1 oz red bell pepper water¾ oz sweet corn simple syrup¾ oz fresh lemon juice2 dashes of celery bitters2 oz Topo Chico
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How long have you been crafting cocktails, and how did you get started?I have been playing around with cocktails for about 10 years or so. I actually got my start the first time I was working for the Hard Rock Hotel Chicago when I was the bar manager. I took Hard Rock’s motto, “Save the Planet,” as a guide to steer the cocktails and beverage program to use more local and sustainable beer, wine, spirits and ingredients. I was able to use fresh fruits and herbs from the farmers market, and around that same time there was a new wave of cool, local distilleries and breweries opening in Chicago and the midwest. What’s your inspiration for this drink? Where do you typically draw inspiration from?I’m a big fan of using more savory ingredients in cocktails, especially veggies. I have a crush on the Broken Shaker here in Chicago that does a super solid job of creating cocktails that use unconventional, savory ingredients such as bordelaise and alfalfa sprouts. I broke out my Flavor Bible to research yummy flavor combos that work in a cocktail. How is it made? The elements that go into making the cocktail are super simple. For the red bell pepper water we blend up raw, red bell peppers with a little water and salt, and then strain it in a fine mesh sieve. The sweet corn simple syrup has a few more steps but is also easy breezy. You take
shucked ears of corn and simmer them in a pot of water for about 30 minutes or so to let the corn flavor infuse into the pot. Strain out the corn bits leaving just the water. To make a simple syrup, we use the same proportion of sugar and water and add a vanilla bean. Stir until all is dissolved, and there ya go. I combine all of the ingredients of the cocktail in a shaker without ice and give it a stir to dissolve the syrup. I pour that over a glass with ice, and top off with the Topo Chico.
What makes this a good summer cocktail?Red bell peppers and sweet corn are two of my favorite summer veggies. It is slightly sweet, slightly savory, and the effervescence of the Topo Chico makes it super refreshing.
What’s your signature drink?I’m a big fan of drinking Negroni cocktails, but my most favorite drink right now is the Wondermint Malt at Best Intentions (3281 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647). It is addictive!
What’s your favorite part about living in Chicago?The mix of old school and modern…you see it in the architecture and especially in the dining and bar scene — great old-school dive bars and progressive craft cocktail bars. We have it all!
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The Hideout
S I G N O F T H E T I M E S
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These vintage Old Style beer signs are a token of Chicago’s classic drinking dens
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We all know what it’s like to scour Yelp reviews looking for the locals-approved bars, but what happened to accidentally stumbling across a hidden gem? Wandering Chicago at night offers an alternative: look up and you may notice a classic Old Style beer sign, its illuminated, shield-shaped logo a beacon of hope among the city’s upper-crust establishments. First introduced to the city in 1935, Old Style has been part of Chicago’s social fabric for decades. In the 1950s the beer company sponsored the Chicago Cubs, and it’s since been hailed as the beer of the locals. These signs have been a celebrated part of Chicago neighborhoods since the 1970s, so when you see them outside these spots, you can be sure that you’re walking into a classic, local dive.
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City SoundtrackAir Credits Curate A Chicago Playlist
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“Chicago plays a huge part when it comes to being able to have
tangible inspiration”
Air Credits is a collaboration between key members of the Chicago hip-hop scene: thought-provoking rapper ShowYouSuck and indie rock/hip-hop mashup duo The Hood Internet (producers Aaron Brink and Steve Reidell). Recording their latest material in Humboldt Park, the project is inspired by the city itself: “Chicago plays a huge part when it comes to being able to have tangible inspiration. Whatever culture you want to pull from, there’s somewhere you can go and actually be in the culture, as opposed to just looking it up online,” says ShowYouSuck.
“Chicago is a wide city, no big surprise that it comes with such a wide range of music. They should call it the City Of Wide Shoulders. Our shared interest in so many different waves of music is part of what led to Hood Internet linking up with ShowYouSuck,” The Hood Internet tells us.
We asked the three for a playlist that is emblematic of Chicago, both sonically and lyrically. When not making music, you can find them watching movies in the park, or catching a music festival in the summer.
Twista Tortoise Tight PhantomzSerengeti The Lawrence ArmsKanye West DJ RashadKryder Andrew Bird
Playlist“Adrenaline Rush”
“Swung From The Gutters” “Sickening”“Dennehy”
“Porno and Snuff Films”“Drive Slow feat. Paul Wall & GLC”
“She A Go”“Percolator feat. Cajmere”
“Fake Palindromes”
Bonus track ShowYouSuck says of all his tracks, “Mild Sauce (Remix) feat.
Chella” feels the most Chicago
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Logan Square Neighborhoodphoto: Bryan Lamb
BE a Local
Logan SquareRecommended by Autograf, Robin Hellmann,
Twin Peaks, Whitney
Pilsen Recommended by Ryley Walker
Wicker ParkRecommended by Jennifer Scher, Krewella,
Robin Hellmann
Lakewood Balmoral Historic DistrictRecommended by Tortoise
Humboldt ParkRecommended by Flosstradamus, NE-HI
Rogers Park Recommended by Disappears, Twin Peaks
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Logan Square
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“A fun show at a storefront theatre? Lakeview. A cool art gallery or bistro? West Loop. Quiet place with good drinks and food? Logan Square. Or, walk down a couple blocks on Milwaukee in Logan Square and you’ll find some really great bars.” — Robin Hellmann
Chicago is made up of more than 200 neighborhoods, giving visitors countless options for dining, shopping, sightseeing and hanging out. See where in the city the locals choose to spend their days.
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“Bucktown/Wicker Park has the best dive bars, restaurants, boutiques to shop at, music venues, and people watching. It’s a one-stop shop.” — Jennifer Scher
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Lakewood Balmoral Historic District
“All the neighborhoods are changing so fast. Oakley and 24th is my favorite street.” — Anna Cerniglia
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THE STUFF OF LEGENDS
Rolling Stones
On floor 3 is the black velvet suit from Granny Takes a Trip tailors, which was owned and
worn by Keith Richards.
B.B. King
On floor 7 is the black Gibson Lucille Model used by B.B. in
1992 during the opening night of his “B.B. King on Beale
Street” in Memphis, Tennessee.
Elton John
On floor 14 is the lavish medieval style coat worn
by Elton John to Elvis Presley’s birthday party in
1971.
Tina Turner
On floor 18 is the black fringed stage outfit worn and
autographed by Turner.
Prince
On floor 16 is the long sleeved silk shirt worn by Prince
during his 1998 “Lovesexy Tour.” Also displayed is one of Prince’s custom “Cloud”
guitars.
Led Zeppelin
On floor 23 is the sculpture “The Object,” featured on
the cover of the band’s 1976 LP Presence. This is number
803/1,000 sculptures made to promote the album.
Hard Rock Hotel Chicago Memorabilia by Floor