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with one hour of free social dance instruction<br />
followed by two hours of moving and grooving<br />
on your own. June 17 through Aug. 29.<br />
OLD TOWN ART FAIR<br />
Lincoln Ave and Wisconsin St<br />
312-337-1938<br />
oldtowntriangle.com<br />
Wander the tree-lined streets of the historic<br />
Old Town Triangle district and admire works<br />
from more than 250 artists at this event, which<br />
features mixed-media art, photographs, prints,<br />
ceramics and jewelry. June 12-13.<br />
MATISSE: RADICAL<br />
INVENTION, 1913-1917<br />
At the Art Institute of Chicago<br />
111 S Michigan Ave • 312-443-3600<br />
artic.edu<br />
Fans of Fauvism—an art movement known<br />
for bright colors and abstraction—will want<br />
to check out this exhibit that uses modern<br />
technology to uncover the secrets behind<br />
French artist Matisse’s brushwork and pigment<br />
choices. Through June 20.<br />
GO EAT<br />
BELLY SHACK<br />
1912 N Western Ave • 773-252-1414<br />
bellyshack.com<br />
Chef/owner Bill Kim expounds upon the<br />
concept of street food in this gritty, industrial<br />
space. Don’t miss the Asian meatball sandwich<br />
with rice noodles and mint. $$<br />
INA’S<br />
1235 W Randolph St • 312-266-8227<br />
breakfastqueen.com<br />
There isn’t a better way to start the day than<br />
with vegetable hash, two poached eggs and<br />
a bottomless cup of coffee from Chicago’s<br />
reigning breakfast queen, Ina Pinkney. $$<br />
GOOSE ISLAND CLYBOURN BREWPUB<br />
1800 N Clybourn Ave • 312-915-0071<br />
gooseisland.com<br />
Chicago’s recent infl ux of top-notch<br />
gastropubs inspired a menu upgrade at this<br />
restaurant from Goose Island brewery. Stick<br />
with bar food favorites like a pepper-crusted<br />
Stilton burger, paired with an India Pale<br />
Ale. $$<br />
BRASSERIE JO<br />
59 W Hubbard St • 312-595-0800<br />
brasseriejo.com<br />
For 14 years, multi-Michelin-starred chef Jean<br />
Joho has been treating River North diners<br />
to his impeccably executed steak frites with<br />
mustard butter. $$$<br />
CIBO MATTO<br />
At theWit, a Doubletree Hotel<br />
201 N State St • 312-239-9500<br />
cibomatto.therestaurantsatthewit.com<br />
Chef Todd Stein’s unforgettable pastas, like<br />
the signature bucatini carbonara with pancetta<br />
and duck egg, are the main draws at this<br />
stylish Italian spot. $$$$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
EMPTY BOTTLE<br />
1035 N Western Ave • 773-276-3600<br />
emptybottle.com<br />
This hole-in-the-wall rock club on the fringes<br />
of Wicker Park not only books up-and-coming<br />
indie bands before they break the big-time, it<br />
also hosts roots, rockabilly and avant garde<br />
jazz acts on a regular basis.<br />
OLD TOWN SOCIAL<br />
455 W North Ave • 312-266-2277<br />
oldtownsocial.com<br />
This modern take on the neighborhood bar<br />
serves handcrafted cocktails and house-made<br />
charcuterie under the vaulted wood ceilings of<br />
a comfortable, faux-Victorian space.<br />
MARKET SPORTS BAR<br />
1113 W Randolph St • 312-929-4787<br />
marketbarchicago.com<br />
The owners call it a high-end sports bar—with<br />
18 fl at screens, guests can always catch a<br />
game here—but the real eye candy can be<br />
found in the rooftop lounge, which features<br />
360-degree views of the city.<br />
TEN CAT<br />
3931 N Ashland Ave • 773-935-5377<br />
Just outside the madness of Wrigleyville is this<br />
oasis of cool, with vintage pool tables in the<br />
front bar and a chill patio in the back. Both<br />
places are excellent for relaxing with a beer on<br />
a spring afternoon.<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
ARLINGTON PARK<br />
34 miles northwest of Chicago Midway<br />
Arlington Heights • 847-385-7500<br />
arlingtonpark.com<br />
Chicago’s northwest suburbs are home to one<br />
of the nation’s top horse racing facilities, the<br />
palatial grounds of which not only feature<br />
thundering thoroughbreds, but also live music<br />
and family-friendly activities on weekends.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
The Chicago River fl ows backwards; it was<br />
reversed in 1900 for sanitary purposes.<br />
Columbus<br />
OHIO<br />
GO SHOP<br />
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN POWELL<br />
Olentangy Street, Powell • 614- 396-3336<br />
visitpowell.com<br />
Antiques lovers often travel a few miles north<br />
of Columbus to this once-rural town for the<br />
consignment shops and small stores. Don’t<br />
miss the jewelry-making supplies at Pink<br />
Flamingo Beads.<br />
GO SEE<br />
WATERFIRE COLUMBUS<br />
Downtown riverfront near Genoa Park<br />
614-299-9221<br />
waterfi recolumbus.com<br />
See the elements collide when 37 lit braziers<br />
(containers for fi re) are anchored in the Scioto<br />
River, accompanied by live music from the<br />
Columbus Jazz Orchestra. June 25.<br />
GO EAT<br />
CAP CITY FINE DINER AND BAR<br />
1299 Olentangy River Rd, Grandview<br />
614-291-3663<br />
capcityfi nediner.com<br />
This diner, lit up in neon Play-Doh colors, is a<br />
homey spot for chicken pot pie, New York strip<br />
steak or chili dogs (best eaten with a knife and<br />
fork). Bring a friend to share dessert: The Seriously<br />
Big Chocolate Cake is just that. $$<br />
GO PARTY<br />
LEVEL DINING LOUNGE<br />
700 N High St • 614-754-7111<br />
levelcolumbus.com<br />
There is something fun to do every night at<br />
this bi-level lounge, from Service Industry<br />
Night happy hour on Monday to Sunday’s<br />
karaoke party. Order a Cuban martini (Bacardi<br />
Limon and coconut rum).<br />
GO DAY-TRIPPING<br />
WYANDOT POPCORN MUSEUM<br />
64 miles north of Columbus<br />
169 E Church St, Marion • 740-387-4255<br />
wyandotpopcornmus.com<br />
Munch on some fresh kernels after checking<br />
out artifacts like antique popcorn poppers and<br />
peanut roasters at the world’s only popcorn<br />
museum. It features such unusual historical<br />
items as an auto-pop coin vendor and the Cretors<br />
Popcorn Wagon from 1899.<br />
FUN FACT!<br />
— Betsa Marsh<br />
The fi rst Wendy’s opened in Columbus in 1969.<br />
Winner of River North’s Best Entertainment <strong>2010</strong>...<br />
The Redhead Piano Bar<br />
PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE<br />
16 W. Ontario St. 312-640-1000 <br />
JUNE <strong>2010</strong> GO MAGAZINE<br />
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