BRIDGEPORT — The inspiration for the Duck Inn, the new 1960s-style tavern serving gourmet food, isn’t necessarily steeped somewhere in the memory of revered chef and neighborhood native Kevin Hickey. Sure, the name resurrects Hickey’s great grandmother’s short-lived, Depression-era lunch counter at 35th and Ashland. And of course he remembers …
The venues of ROCKIT RANCH PRODUCTIONS have long been known as hot spots for celebrities. Robin Thicke, Katy Perry, Kanye West, Nelly, and Miley Cyrus have all busted a move at the Underground Chicago {theundergroundchicago.com}. And Kate Upton has graced the nightclub with her presence, as has Lebron James. Over …
A Red Orchid Theatre’s critically-acclaimed productions attract diverse audiences from across the country every year. This year, the theatre celebrates 22 successful years of exceptional, ensemble-based theater in Chicago with its annual gala on Nov. 8. Co-hosts for the event are Academy Award Nominee Michael Shannon, who co-founded A Red …
The Food Network invaded the tony suburb of Highland Park this past Saturday to deliver the first ever Food Network in Concert. The event, held at the idyllic venue Ravinia, was a success, packing in more than 10,000 attendees who enjoyed a day of food, drinking, demonstrations, panels, music and camping …
It seems like just yesterday we were reporting on yet-to-open restaurants we were excited about. Actually, it was June and there were 20 of them. Some have opened, while others have toyed with our patience. Following a previous blog post earlier this month detailing some newly opened spots, here’s another roundup checking in …
The best and brightest restaurant companies are not just creating one great concept; they’re creating many. See Restaurant Hospitality’s picks for powerful multi-concept companies that not only play it cool, they kick ass. Rockit Ranch Productions Headquarters: Chicago Units: 6 Key Personnel: Billy Dec, c.e.o./founder Arturo Gomez, president/partner Brad Young, …
