Made in Chicago: Go BuggyOne thing we never thought we'd own is inedible food. But Go Buggy's Gyoza Dinner set (pictured) has changed our mind. The hand-sewn details and bright colors make us want to both squeeze those mushrooms and then promptly devour them. Go Buggy, a.k.a. Machiko Munakata, 33, is originally from Tokyo,... continue reading on Chicagoist
The Magician's LawYou've been a struggling magician for years now. Money is short, and it is past time for you to go get a "real job" like a normal person. What do you do? If you're Chicagoan Rick Lax, you do the only sensible thing and follow your father, grandfather, and several... continue reading on Chicagoist
Salman Rushdie TonightIf you're hankering for a little bit of controversy and a lot of culture tonight, Sir Salman Rushdie will be reading from his new novel, The Enchantress of Florence. Enchantress is a sort of Arabian Nights, set when a European traveler captures the court of Emperor Akbar, lord of the... continue reading on Chicagoist
Made in Chicago: laurageorgeSome weeks it feels like the world is out to get us, and this was one of those weeks. Luckily, our spirits were lifted as soon as we saw these adorable prints from laurageorge, who believes that we should all feel good more often. And her illustrations definitely achieve that... continue reading on Chicagoist
Made in Chicago: Recycled RingsFor our part, we've never found diamonds that interesting. Sure, they're sparkly, but they also spark war and social injustice. Give us a brilliant blue sapphire or glittering ruby for our precious jewels. We love the jewelry on Recycled Rings because it joins our love of re-imagining traditional rings and... continue reading on Chicagoist
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