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Husband/wife designers Larry and Nancy Buechley have a history of bending rules. From their studio in a remote area of  New Mexico, the duo have been twisting conventional logic for decades. The results of the artists turned self-taught furniture makers are dramatic twisting, turning masterpieces with impossible flowing lines. “We use our artist minds to create movement as the pieces twist and turn through 3-Continue reading “Husband-Wife Design Team Bend the Rules”

Hungry Monkey Baking Company featured on ABC-7’s Hungry Hound. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqYP4XK_5TE

Chicago’s go-to men’s custom clothier Nicholas Joseph takes style to lofty new heights, as they ready to open a pop-up location 24-stories above the bustling streets of Chicago’s Loop. Beginning within days, the  River North-based Nicholas Joseph (300 West Grand) sets-up its signature collection of custom-tailored suits, shirts and accessories designed for today’s urban male, within the clubby-contemporary confines ofContinue reading “Clothier Nicholas Joseph to Open Penthouse Pop-Up”

Not sure what to do with that impulsively-purchased kimono hanging in the back of your closet? It might be time to release your inner Geisha. As part of  an on-going series of special theme nights, Lure Izakaya Pub chef/owner Kee Chan and his envelope-pushing staff  are   hosting “GEISHA NIGHT” at the popular Japanese gastropub. All kimono-clad (or GeishaContinue reading “Get Your Geisha On”

The 6th  Annual Fine Furnishings & Fine Crafts Show, the largest of its kind in the Midwest, roars into The Garage of the Harley-Davidson Museum, Milwaukee, beginning Friday September 30 through Sunday, October 2. This renowned 3-day show features handcrafted furniture, furnishings, fine art and crafts for sale, order or commission from over 75 top exhibitorsContinue reading “6th Annual Fine Furnishings Show”

Hungry Monkey Baking Company Chief Baking Officer Cindy Kienzle shares secrets of her sweet success with NBC-5 Chicago.

The explosive popularity of small plates dining heats-up even further  as chef Kee Chan, a 20-year veteran of Chicago’s restaurant scene (Suntory, Heat, Mulan, Mirai Sushi) introduces more new menu items to his recently opened, Tokyo-inspired Lure Izakaya Pub. Tucked in a quiet corner of Chicago’s bustling Chinatown Square, Chan delivers big-time on his missionContinue reading “Lure Izakaya Launches New Menu”