<![CDATA[NBC Chicago - ]]> Copyright 2013 http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/top-stories en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 07:57:38 -0500 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:57:38 -0500 NBC Owned Television Stations <![CDATA[Your #Chicagogram Photos: December 2012]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Your-Chicagogram-Photos-December-2012-181845821.html Tue, 25 Dec 2012 16:53:37 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Chicagogram-street-roachbyt.jpg
Check out your Instagram from all over the city tagged #chicagogram.

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]]> <![CDATA[Burberry's Grand Opening Bash]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/shopping/Burberrys-Grand-Opening-Bash-181888451.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:49:08 -0500 Moshpix: One of the most sought-after invites in the city was Burberry's grand opening party, held at its new Michigan Avenue location. A who's who of Chicago was in the house for the stylish event, which included a live set by British musician Carl Barat and appearances the Chicagoans who took part in the retailer's Art of The Trench campaign.]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Burberry_trench_3.jpg Moshpix: One of the most sought-after invites in the city was Burberry's grand opening party, held at its new Michigan Avenue location. A who's who of Chicago was in the house for the stylish event, which included a live set by British musician Carl Barat and appearances the Chicagoans who took part in the retailer's Art of The Trench campaign.]]>
City scenester help welcome Michigan Avenue flagship store.

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]]> <![CDATA[Grand Opening: Del Frisco’s Hits Oak Street]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Grand-Opening-Del-Friscos-Hits-Oak-Street-182037871.html Tue, 04 Dec 2012 13:01:20 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Del_Friscos-blurby.jpg
Upscale steakhouse takes over former Esquire Theatre space.

]]> <![CDATA[Popular Empanadas Food Truck Owners Expand Business]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/5411-Empanadas-Food-Truck-Expands-Business-Chicago-206749521.html Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:17 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/5411+empanadas.JPG
5411 Empanadas' food truck business has expanded to a restaurant and catering business.

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]]> <![CDATA[Couple Meets, Marries, Opens Chicago Food Truck]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Chicago-Couple-Meets-Marries-Opens-Food-Truck-206467661.html Wed, 08 May 2013 11:32:54 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/kye+food+truck+fat+shallot.JPG
Sam Barron and Sarah Weitz own The Fat Shallot, which recently got the city's OK to hit the road.

]]> <![CDATA[Presented By:]]> http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=9d1249e516271fb55169cefff76aaab3&p=4 9d1249e516271fb55169cefff76aaab3 ]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 11:32:54 -0500 <![CDATA[Stockbroker Quits Job, Opens Food Truck]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Living-Our-Dream-Couple-Quits-Jobs-Opens-Food-Truck-206274271.html Tue, 07 May 2013 11:15:08 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/daniella+salsa+truck.JPG
The Salsa Truck became Chicago's first licensed mobile food preparer.

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]]> <![CDATA[Bite Me: Baume & Brix's Steak Frites]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Bite-Me-Food-That-Looks-Good-Enough-to-Eat-62601667.html Tue, 14 May 2013 12:51:57 -0500 Baume & Brix's Steak Frites
What's in it? Flat iron steak, hand cut fries, fried egg and bacon Bernaise (a classic sauce made with egg yolks, shallots, vinegar, butter, chervil and tarragon). The chefs substitute out some of the butter weight for bacon fat. During lunch, it's served alongside a watermelon radish and arugula salad along side the dish.
Suggested pairings: 2009 Clos du Gravillas Cabernet/Syrah blend, which is rich and spicy with black currant and enough weight to hold up to the steak.
How much is it? $22
Executive Chef Thomas Bowman says: "It is kind of the everyman's meal. When you have a great steak, hand cut fries and an amazing sauce, what's not to love?"
Baume & Brix, 351 W Hubbard St,(312) 321-0351, @BaumeBrixChi]]> http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/baume-steak-frites.jpg Baume & Brix's Steak Frites
What's in it? Flat iron steak, hand cut fries, fried egg and bacon Bernaise (a classic sauce made with egg yolks, shallots, vinegar, butter, chervil and tarragon). The chefs substitute out some of the butter weight for bacon fat. During lunch, it's served alongside a watermelon radish and arugula salad along side the dish.
Suggested pairings: 2009 Clos du Gravillas Cabernet/Syrah blend, which is rich and spicy with black currant and enough weight to hold up to the steak.
How much is it? $22
Executive Chef Thomas Bowman says: "It is kind of the everyman's meal. When you have a great steak, hand cut fries and an amazing sauce, what's not to love?"
Baume & Brix, 351 W Hubbard St,(312) 321-0351,
You should eat something. Here are our favorite dishes from around Chicago.

 ]]> <![CDATA[Tribute Held For Late Photographer Steve Starr]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Tribute-Held-For-Late-Photographer-Steve-Starr-183462901.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:33:32 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Starr-Tribute_9.jpg
Friends help fulfill vision of event Starr was working on when he died.

Photo Credit: Victor Skrebneski

]]> <![CDATA[Wayne's Weekend: Kitchen Gadget Gifts]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Kitchen-Gadgets-That-Make-Perfect-Gifts-For-Foodies-183282481.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:25:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Wayne+Gadgets.JPG
Foodies actually like getting kitchen gadgets for the holidays and this collection offers something for just about everyone

]]> <![CDATA["Book of Mormon" Takes on Chicago]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Book-of-Mormon-Takes-on-Chicago-183086871.html Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:18:41 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Book-of-Mormon-chicago.jpg
Musical production on stage until June 2 at Bank of America Theatre.

]]> <![CDATA[Baconfest 2013 Tickets On Sale Monday]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Baconfest-2013-Tickets-On-Sale-Monday-182822241.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:48:43 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Baconfest_2012_30.jpg
VIP tickets available for popular April event.

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]]> <![CDATA[Wayne's Weekend: Holiday Mincemeat Pies]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Mincemeat-Pies-Add-Flavor-To-The-Holidays-182350631.html Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:08:24 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWMeatlessMincemeat.jpg
Make a meatless mincemeat pie for the holiday loaded with apple, citrus, brown sugar and sauce on the side.

Photo Credit: Wayne Johnson

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Wednesday auction includes kitchen gadgets, appliances, artwork.

]]> <![CDATA[Jamar Rogers: Life After "The Voice"]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/Jamar-Rogers_-Life-After-The-Voice/182281471 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:35:47 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/JamarRogers.jpg
Jamar Rogers has been quite busy since he was voted off the hit NBC show. He's writing a book, writing for Insider.com and recently appeared on a Christmas special. LeeAnn Trotter reports on...

]]> <![CDATA[Judge Orders Pitchfork to Turn Over Chief Keef Video]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/chief-keef-pchfork-gun-range-video-182248311.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:49:42 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/chief_keef.jpg
The company that runs the popular Pitchfork Music Festival has until the middle of next week to turn over the complete footage recorded of teen rapper Chief Keef holding a rifle.

]]> <![CDATA[White House Holiday Decorations ]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/White-House-Holiday-Decorations--181560551.html Thu, 13 Dec 2012 09:22:33 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/Michelle-Obama-Christmas.jpg
With the holiday season just around the corner, Christmas trees and piles of present decorate the White House. Take a look at some of its best decorations.

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]]> <![CDATA[Your #Chicagogram Photos: November 2012]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Your-Chicagogram-Photos-November-2012-177268931.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 10:43:16 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/11instathumb2012.jpg
Check out your Instagram from all over the city tagged #chicagogram.

]]> <![CDATA[Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge Style Guide]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/fashion/Style-logue-Kate-Middleton-125083194.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:52:04 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Kate+and+Will.jpg
Even before she wore a spectacular Alexander McQueen gown at her wedding to Prince William, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge has had a distinctly chic sense of style, and her following has grown.

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]]> <![CDATA[VH1 Bumps Off "Mob Wives Chicago"]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/VH1-Bumps-Off-Mob-Wives-Chicago-181534691.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 09:55:51 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Mob_wives_chicago_2.jpg
Chicago-based reality series canceled.

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]]> <![CDATA[City Releases Summer Festival Dates]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/City-Releases-Summer-Festival-Dates-181392831.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:27:28 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/180*120/Taste-couple-2012.jpg
Taste of Chicago returns to mid-July slot.

]]> <![CDATA[H&M, Z Gallerie, Ulta Moving To South Loop]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/shopping/Struggling-South-Loop-Development-Snags-First-Retailers--181374871.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:57:49 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Shops-roosevelt-collection.jpg
The Shops at Roosevelt Collection signs Ulta, Fleet Street Sports.

]]> <![CDATA[Mike Tyson Headed to Chicago Stage]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Mike-Tyson-Headed-to-Chicago-Stage-181200351.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:02:27 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/mike-tyson-spike-lee.jpg
Former heavyweight boxing champion bringing on-man show to Cadillac Palace Theatre.

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After two weeks of prep, the most famous Christmas tree in the world is aglow and on display in New York's Rockefeller plaza.

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]]> <![CDATA[Own Your Own Restaurant For NYE]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Own-Your-Own-Restaurant-For-NYE-181034391.html Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:31:56 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Fish-bar-interior.jpg
Fish Bar offers eBay auction to buy restaurant for a night.

]]> <![CDATA[Black Friday: Good for Buzz, Not for Predicting Sales]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/shopping/Despite-Hype-Black-Friday-Isnt-a-Good-Gauge-of-Holiday-Spending-180226481.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:39:00 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/93446410_10.jpg
Retailers invest a lot of hope in Black Friday because it can be used to build momentum for the six-week holiday shopping season, their most profitable time of year. But Black Friday isn’t the economic bellwethe...

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]]> <![CDATA[Black Friday Guide: How to Get the Best Deals]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/shopping/Black-Friday--180167171.html Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:47:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/black+friday+target.jpg
Black Friday — it's the mother of all shopping days. A day when millions of people wielding billions of dollars scratch and claw for the biggest bargains. So what's the best plan of attack?

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]]> <![CDATA[How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/video/#!/the-scene/events/How-to-Avoid-Holiday-Weight-Gain/179939731 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:51:00 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/weight-gain-holidays.jpg
A few simple diet and exercise tips can help you avoid packing on the pounds. Collette Wieland reports.

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Chicago-based show victim of low ratings.

]]> <![CDATA[Chicago Lights Its Christmas Tree]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Chicago-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony-180143821.html Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:52:39 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/chicago-2012-tree.jpg
Mayor Rahm Emanuel lit Chicago's 64-foot spruce at 5 p.m.

]]> <![CDATA[Oprah Tweets Her Love for Microsoft -- Via iPad]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/shopping/Oprah-Tweets-Her-Love-for-Microsoft----Via-iPad-180157301.html Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:57:31 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/oprah15.jpg
Winfrey brings back "favorite things" segment for the holidays.

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]]> <![CDATA[McCormick Tribune Ice Rink Open Through Mid-March]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/McCormick-Tribune-Ice-Rink-Opens-Friday-179680431.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:51:08 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/skates_generic.jpg
Use of the rink is free, but skate rentals will cost you $10.

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]]> <![CDATA[Wayne's Weekend: Italian Meatloaf For Turkey Day]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/An-Italian-Meatloaf-For-Turkey-Day-179455481.html Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:28:10 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWTurkeyMeatloaf.jpg
As an alternative to a whole turkey, prepare an italian flavored turkey meatloaf

]]> <![CDATA[Mickey, Minnie Light Up Mag Mile]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Chicago-21st-Annual-Magnificent-Mile-Lights-Festival-179675301.html Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:36:57 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Mag+Mile+Lights+Fest+2.jpg
More than a million people traveled to Chicago on Saturday to see the 21st annual BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.

]]> <![CDATA[Graham Elliot, L2O Gain Michelin Stars]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Graham-Elliot-L2O-Gain-Michelin-Stars-179315261.html Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:27:14 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Graham_Elliot_new.jpg
Highly anticipated culinary guide released on Wednesday.

]]> <![CDATA[Food Truck Proponents Sue City]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-well/Food-Truck-Proponents-Plan-Lawsuit-Against-City-179304541.html Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:20:23 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/schnitzel-king---couple.jpg
Group seeks to loosen restrictions against food truck operators.

]]> <![CDATA[Chicago Photographer Steve Starr Dead at 65]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Chicago-Photographer-Steve-Starr-Dead-at-65-179043331.html Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:59:24 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/steve_starr_blurby-2.jpg
Well-known photographer collapses outside Drake Hotel.

]]> <![CDATA[Revolution Brewing, Shedd Team Up for New Beer]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/food-drink/Revolution-Brewing-Shedd-Team-Up-for-New-Brew-179106561.html Tue, 13 Nov 2012 11:12:00 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Shedd-aquarium-hops.jpg
Harvest ale created using hops from Shedd's garden.

Photo Credit: ©Shedd Aquarium/Brenna Hernandez

]]> <![CDATA[DuPage Judge Orders Jenna Jameson to Pay Up]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/DuPage-Judge-Orders-Jenna-Jameson-to-Pay-Up-179158601.html Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:58:17 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/jenna-jameson1.jpg
Porn actress owes west suburban $92,000 for skipping theatre appearances.

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App helps consumers find cabs from their phones.

]]> <![CDATA[First Look: Burberry's Chicago Flagship Store]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/shopping/First-Look-Burberrys-Chicago-Flagship-Store-177899281.html Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:54:08 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Burberry_Chicago_blurb_2.jpg
Company second-largest U.S. store opens on Michigan Avenue.

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]]> <![CDATA[Conde Nast Ranks Chicago Top 3 City]]> http://www.nbcchicago.com/the-scene/events/Conde-Nast-Ranks-Chicago-Top-3-City-177657871.html Wed, 07 Nov 2012 11:55:55 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Chicago_1jediwarrior.jpg
Reader survey lauds city's food scene.

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