The Best for Less

In a recession, the old adage "Time is money" gets flipped on its head in favor of the other, more useful mantra: "Why pay more?" Why, indeed? Read our comprehensive guide for getting top-notch...

Portrait of a Lady

Between the world wars, a beautiful, artistic woman named Bobsy Goodspeed stood at the heart of Chicago's social and cultural scenes. Now, prompted by a salacious if glancing remark in a recent...

Geoffrey Johnson

Where to Buy Now

The silver lining behind the residential real-estate collapse is the opportunity for housing bargains. Here are 14 up-and-coming Chicago neighborhoods and suburbs where prices are relatively low...

Dennis Rodkin

On The Waterfront

One connection led to another, and then the Chicago architect James Nagle began collaborating with a Michigan couple to design a serene house for a prime lakeside site

Christine Newman

October 2008 Table of Contents

Contributors

Rebecca Little, Lizzie Garrett, John Huebl, Dennis Rodkin, Craig Keller, Catey Sullivan, Geoffrey Johnson

Graham Meyer

Feedback

In October letters: axes, leaflets, monuments, inheritance, green pigs, and Obama's future adoption

The Annotated On the Road

Columbia College puts Jack Kerouac's manuscript on display in celebration of its 50th anniversary.

Jennifer Wehunt

The Five

Chicago Artists Month is coming to a neighborhood near you.

Ann Wiens

Double Down

Politicians seeking new revenue without raising taxes are fond of the old adage that the gambling industry is recession-proof. Wanna bet?

Graham Meyer

Rock of Ages

Boomers meet creaky rockers at a summer fantasy camp

Jeff Ruby

If He Wins...?

From Olympic dreams to entrepreneurs' schemes—how Chicago might benefit if a certain senator from Illinois becomes president

Robert Reed

Logan's Run

A second location in up-and-coming Logan Square is a natural move for Northside Bar & Grill

Sarah Preston

You Tube

So you want to be a reality TV star? Recent survivors give tips

Cara Jepsen

The Blip - October 2008

Bright spots on October's cultural radar

Shopper: Maria Pinto

Maria Pinto, designer to socialites and celebrities alike, opens West Loop boutique.

Rebecca Little

Sales Check: October

A roundup of this month's sales, store openings, and shopping news

In The Key of C

We surveyed the fall's classical vocal offerings and picked out the three that hit the highest notes

Nora O'Donnell

Cat Woman

The most anticipated fall production takes its cues from the quirky 1975 film Grey Gardens

Craig Keller

You Should Know... Madeleine Grynsztejn

The museum-hopping head of the MCA preps for an art world crosstown challenge

Ruth Lopez

The Soprano

After a fall turn at Lyric, Nicole Cabell is headed for the Met—and the movies

Nora O'Donnell

Scene-Stealers:
In Their Own Words

Nine actors chat about their inspiration, most memorable roles, and current work on the Chicago stage

Crash Course

The region's costliest homes took a beating, with declines in prices and the number of sales

Dennis Rodkin

Naming Rights

Development's New York moniker belies its Oak Park aesthetic

Dennis Rodkin

For Art's Sake

New South Side project hopes to lure artists with price breaks.

Dennis Rodkin

Dining Out: Repaving Avenues

A luxury hotel dining room loses Graham Elliot Bowles but hits the jackpot; meanwhile, a lesson in bistronomics is good but not great

Dennis Ray Wheaton

Pour

Lavradores de Feitoria Vinho Tinto Douro

Dennis Ray Wheaton

Monkey See, Money Eat

The Bristol brings monkey bread and more to Bucktown.

Becca Milfield

Big Country

City slickers head down to the farm for an intimate culinary encounter

Kim Conte

Big Opening: Salmon

Jimmy Sneed heads up SugarToad at Naperville's new Hotel Arista

Jeff Ruby

Front Burner: Andrés Lara

October 2008: Brioche Bostock with Chocolate Berry Jam