This neighborhood was once the heart of the city’s produce and meat markets. United Center, a.k.a. The House That Mike Built, infused energy into the area. A few food supplier warehouses still exist, mixing in with new loft conversions. And, by the way, after some patchy years, the new Bulls seem to be on the verge of giving loyal hoops fans something to be excited about again.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
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Nina Williams
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Nina Williams
Designer toys unite under the roof of this Ukrainian Village addition on Chicago Avenue. A substantial amount of toys line the shelves ranging from Shawnimals and Uglydolls to a variety of mini vinyl figurines. Rotofugi is a great browsing store and if you’re not careful you could spend hours here trying to find the perfect toy. This is a great place to purchase a unique gift for your hard to buy for friends and prices are reasonable, ranging from five dollars and up. They also have contests and special gallery exhibits where they showcase new designers. Sign up on their website to be in the know.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2006
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Keidra Chaney
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Keidra Chaney
Rotofugi
Rotofugi is an adult toy store that specializes in vinyl dolls. Get your mind out of the gutter, you pervs. I’m talking the adult “toys” geared toward people that acquire Japanese anime collectables as art, the people who owned an Uglydoll way before it was cool. You know the type. And if you are the type, Rotofugi will seem like home even though the store’s simple, understated décor are more reminiscent of a gallery space than a comic geek paradise. (The store recently opened an honest-to-goodness gallery space next door to showcase the work of underground artists and designers—next up, a show from visual artist Andrew Bell starting on January 5). With shelves crowded with plastic mini- sculpture and vinyl figurines of obscure comix characters, even if designer toys and collectables aren’t your scene, a stop by Rotofugi will definitely expand your horizons— and your definition of art.
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Thursday, November 02, 2006
Posted By:
Kathie Bergquist
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Darkroom
Attention Chicagoland. Get thee to the Darkroom this Friday for the hottest party of the month. The Darkroom, The Chicago Reader, Goose Island 312, and Chicago NFT present the 5 Year Bash and Launch of the new Chicago '07 Guide: Friday 7-10 pm at the Darkroom! This fun-filled evening will feature the musical stylings of Yin and Yang (aka Skid Marks of The Ladies and Gentlemen and Dave Suh of The Assembly) spinning the best in Old and New Wave, Glam, Garage, and Brit Pop. Come watch the Chicago NFT crew boogie down. Plus, you get a free '07 NFT Guide and one free Goose Island 312 with invite while supplies last. Download an invite to print out and take with: http://www.notfortourists.com/chicago/invite.pdf. See you there!
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Thursday, June 01, 2006
Posted By:
Keidra Chaney
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Keidra Chaney
Cleo's
Say hello to your new favorite bar (and goodbye to your pocket change) at Cleo’s, a café disguised as a dive bar; with inexpensive and shockingly delicious dinner and weekend brunch options and an unpretentious atmosphere ideal for an afterwork get together or a second date. Don’t be fooled by the modest outdoor signage and murky interior, Cleo’s is a welcoming, friendly environment for newcomers and regulars alike. It’s surprisingly busy all week, thanks to the restaurant’s weeknight food and drink specials (10-cent wings on Mondays, $5 ribs on Tuesdays, $4 Lasagna on Wednesdays, $4 pizza on Thursdays, and $2 draft specials all week!) Weeknight entertainment is usually provided by the rock-stocked jukebox and a new outdoor patio—just in time for summer.
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