Cupcakes From a Bonified Cutie!

I cannot wait to see this tall drink of water behind the counter at Sprinkles.

The 6'9" Chicago Bulls Forward Carlos Boozer (#5) will be taking customers' orders 4:30-6pm Nov. 3 at the Gold Coast cupcakery. He'll also sign autographs and take photos with guests along with Benny The Bull.

This Has Got To Be . . .

. . . the yummiest tat ever.

This guy really loves his Chicago-style hot dogs! It was created by the Tattoo Factory in Uptown and it is making me hungry.

'We Are Just Getting Warmed Up . . .'

Matt Maroni holding down the Gaztro-Wagon. (Photo: Michael Boyd)


That's the response from Matt Maroni, the guy behind Gaztro-Wagon, on Gawker's declaration that food trucks are over.

"Chicago will set a new standard," Maroni added, referring to the likes of high-quality munchie mobiles recently springing up such as more's new cupcake truck and chef Philip Foss's Meatyballs Mobile.

This Time It's For Real!

(Photo: Doug Fogelson/DRFP)


Avec reopens Oct. 29, and here's what to expect, according to the email that just dropped in my inbox:

This Is What Needs To Happen

Angels & Kings is located in River North.


You wouldn't believe the complaints I get from minorities about the discrimination they face when going out to Chicago's downtown nightclubs.

It is not uncommon, most say, from what happened to the Chicago Bears players who were denied entry to Angels & Kings on Monday.

One African-American clubgoer, who also happens to be a nightlife promoter, said: "I have personally seen and experienced firsthand how venues like Y Bar, Crescendo and FUNK openly discriminate against blacks. If those guys didn't play in the NFL, nobody would have ever known about this incident and the promoters would still be there. Here's a test...how many of these venues do you think allow 'black' promoters to produce events at their venues?"

Which leads to another question that has been burning in my mind for quite awhile. Where are the upscale minority-owned nightlife venues in the downtown area?!

Blocked! Bears Players Turned Away At A&K

Bears star Brian Urlacher and a number of his teammates were denied entrance to Angels & Kings Monday.


The long-running industry night event at River North's Angels & Kings has ended following a ridiculous incident Monday night.

A large group of high-profile Chicago Bears players—including stars Brian Urlacher and Lance Briggs—were denied entrance, according to Stella Foster of the Sun-Times:

Let The Kids Have Their Candy

On Halloween weekend, you'll have your choice of some of the coolest events in a long time.

The party we're most excited about is the first-ever Chosen Few Sexy Halloween, from the same team behind the hottest summer house music picnic.

If you appreciate deep, underground dance music and a mature sexy crowd, this is your spot. Deejays Wayne Williams, Andre Hatchett, Jesse Saunders, Alan King, Terry Hunter and Craig Loftus spin. There's a "sexy" costume contest for female guests. 9pm-4am Oct. 29 at Loft 74 (7445 S. South Chicago Ave.).

More tricks and treats to get into this weekend:

Get Your Taste Buds Ready . . .

. . . for tonight's free beer tasting at Red & White.

Typically, the boutique wine and beer shop features vino tastings, but this time they've brought aboard the beer experts from Big Star to share some of their wealth of knowledge.