A blog by Bonnie McGrath. Got feedback? E-mail [email protected].


Tribute to the now late Tribute

after all the troubles, there's one last trouble

12/05/2011

It didn't last long but it sure made a lasting impression: Tribute has closed it's doors after just five months. Read More...

The Christmas Tree Collection

it's the latest attraction at the Roosevelt Collection

12/04/2011

They tore down the walls at the Roosevelt Collection and in their place we have--for the time being, at least--a very homey Christmas tree lot Read More...

Panozzo's gets some doting attention on the Food Network

even though it's not a diner, drive-in or dive

11/29/2011

It's not a diner, drive-in or dive but Panozzo's made it onto the famous show anyway, showcasing a couple of good-looking sandwiches Read More...

Giving thanks

for a brand new tree

11/27/2011

It seems like forever that someone involved in a multi-car accident knocked down the tree in front of my house... But just before Thanksgiving a new one got planted Read More...

Quick thanks giving

Tapas Valencia takes the turkey

11/24/2011

As I cook, cook, cook for my own friends and family, my neighbor down the street is cooking it up for a whole restaurant full of those in need Read More...

South Looper lands on the Lyric stage

Miriam Scott appears in Boris Godunov

11/22/2011

It isn't every day that we South Loopers get to see one of our own gracing the stage at the Lyric. But for three performances coming up, you can! Read More...

Something is really going on back there

checking out a South Wabash alley

11/19/2011

If you love real estate development, check out the alley on the west side of Wabash, just south of 13th. Something is developing... Read More...

Combat Art

Looking for art inspired by combat? Look in the South Loop. For now.

11/14/2011

There may not be that much time left to view combat-inspired art in the South Loop--so do it now. Before it's too late. Read More...

East West building North South

at 9th and Wabash

11/10/2011

East-West University is expanding from two buildings to three--and the third is destined to be the charm Read More...

The new Siskel Theater in the neighborhood

or maybe the old Fine Arts or the defunct Piper's Alley

11/09/2011

I think we have ourselves a new art house in the neighborhood for the Sundance Set Read More...