CHSO July 2012 : Page 42
– MARK STEUER, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE BEDFORD HAIR APPARENT “ I’m looking forward to the opening of Belly Q and to Bill Kim’s take on Korean barbecue. Can you believe it—Korean barbecue and karaoke on Randolph Street? Fun!” – KRISTINE SUBIDO, CHEF/OWNER, PECKING ORDER Blown Away Chicago’s newest salon, Blowtique , has quickly become a Gold Coast hot spot— literally. Its extensive blowout-only menu includes styles like polished waves and soft updos for only $35. Even better, from shampoo to style, it takes only 35 minutes. Talk about high and dry! Open daily 9 AM -9 PM and walk-ins are welcome. 1 E. Huron St., 312.280.2400, blowtique.com –KS “ I look forward to dining at Dale Levitski’s Frog N Snail. Dale always has a fresh and exciting take on whatever he does.” – TOM FOLEY, EXECUTIVE CHEF, SOUTHPORT & IRVING 42 | | July 2012 MICHAEL JACKSON PHOTO BY OSA IMAGES, ©2011 CIRQUE-JACKSON I.P., LLC; MARK STEUER PHOTO BY JESSE LIROLA; KRISTINE SUBIDO PHOTO BY NEIL BURGER THE RADAR | NOW! CULTURE CRAZE BURNING QUESTION SWEET MOVES “Smooth Criminal” in Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour It’s our annual Restaurant Issue so we want to hear from chefs! What new restaurants are you excited to try? “ I can’t wait to have the fried bologna sandwich from Brendan Sodiko ’s Au Cheval. Before I moved from Louisville when I was 7, my grandmother would make them for me all the time. I haven’t had one in 25 years! It’s always fun to go back in time with food.” – SCOTT WALTON, EXECUTIVE CHEF, MARKETHOUSE Making HIStory is month, Cirque du Soleil comes to Chicago for two nights only, July 20-21, to perform Michael Jackson e Immortal World Tour . Written and directed by Jamie King, a leader in the world of pop music concerts, the extraordinary performance is driven by Jackson’s signature sound: Expect innovative arrangements from Musical Designer Kevin Antunes, who was given access to the master recordings, and Musical Director Greg Phillinganes, a music industry veteran who worked with Jackson on multiple projects. e show features more than 60 dancers, musicians and acrobats, 250 stunning costumes and life-size props used to enact the story. “When you think about Michael, the penny loafers and glove come to mind— they’re iconic, so we recreated them,” says Brian Blumeyer, head of props. Travel through Jackson’s life, charitable messages and the worldly success that deemed him the King of Pop. 8 PM . Tickets $50-$250. At United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., cirquedusoleil.com/ michaeljackson –Elisabeth Abrahamson “ I’m looking forward to trying Troy Graves’ food on the patio of Red Door. Also can’t wait to see what Mindy Segal changed aesthetically and on the menu at Hot Chocolate. As far as new restaurants, I’m pumped to try the food and drink at Carrie Nahabedian’s new European ne dining spot.”
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