Centerstage - Chicago's Original City Guide

Story Title	Collection	Who & When
Open Season As the farmers markets kick into gear, Sharon heads out for local produce and community-centric revelry.	Lifestyle Green Thumb	Sharon Hoyer 5/16/08

Gotta Get to Garfield Park! Gnat bites, palm trees and desert delights add up to one thrilling adventure on the West Side.	Travel + Tourism Untrapping Tourism	Benjamin Andrew Moore 5/15/08

Must-See Art Exhibits Find out what Black is and what it ain't during a racially charged show at the Renaissance Society.	Arts + Words Picky Art Picks	Justin Sondak 5/15/08

TGIT... If You're on Madison Bargain beer, affordable appetizers and ample seating make the west part of Madison a great end-of-the-week street.	Lifestyle Cheap Thrills	Erin Brereton 5/12/08

Talkin' Taquerias We haven't been to every taqueria in the city, but we've downed enough tacos to find a few favorites.	Food Dining Guides	K. Tighe 5/12/08

Friday After Work Dana finds a Friday-night deal that makes the real world seem not so cruel after all.	Bars + Clubs Bar Tab Tales	Dana Kavan 5/12/08

Road Map to Green Fest Our guide to the eco-event of the year includes handy tips and can't-miss highlights.	Travel + Tourism Chicago Guides	Sharon Hoyer 5/12/08

Mark Klemen The owner of Funky Buddha set out to open the only organic and sustainably built club in the country.	Who's Who Food and Drink	Maya Henderson 5/12/08

Perplexing Pals: A Friend with Benefits and Your Horny Ex What to do when you're falling for a friend and how to get your ex to stop hitting on your posse.	Dating Dating Advice	Anna Pulley 5/12/08

Ciders and Lambics and Meads (Oh My!) These alternatives to beer pack sumptuous fruit flavor that will get you thinking about summer.	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	K. Tighe 5/12/08

Best Beats A legend turns 25...do you remember when it all started?	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	Maya Henderson 5/11/08

New Restaurants Our handy guide to fresh spots for feasting is required reading.	Food Dining Guides	Centerstage Staff 5/11/08

Rooftop Revelry We've rounded up the city's rooftop decks, where you can imbibe up high.	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	Centerstage Staff 5/7/08

South Beach-style Sipping Chaise Lounge's open-air space, refreshing drinks and delicate plates channel a Miami vibe.	Bars + Clubs Bar Tab Tales	Dana Kavan 5/6/08

Cashing in at Avec Zinny finally makes good on a promise and is rewarded with an exceptionally tasty meal.	Food Best When Drunk	Zinny Fandel 5/6/08

Take the Cake When you need to show Mom some love, you can't go wrong with an impressive cake from one of Chicago's best bakeries.	Food Dining Guides	K. Tighe 5/5/08

Drinkable Desserts Skip the cake and head straight for these sugar-shackled dessert drinks.	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	Stacy Warden 5/5/08

Clean Clothes Without Percs Sharon takes her duds to the Greener Cleaner for brighter, carcinogen-free whites.	Lifestyle Green Thumb	Sharon Hoyer 5/2/08

So You Wanna Play in the Sand? Get a full-body workout while reminiscing about days spent in the sandbox at Equinox's Sandblast class.	Fitness So You Wanna...	Danielle Braff 5/1/08

Brand-New Bars We've got the latest on all the new watering holes.	Bars + Clubs Nightlife Guides	Centerstage Staff 5/1/08

Jose Garces The Mercat a la Planxa chef started his burgeoning restaurant empire in Philly, but his heart lies in Chicago.	Who's Who Food and Drink	Michael Nagrant 4/29/08

A Safe Bet Fifty/50's clever beer-based cocktails and superior bar eats add up to a night well spent.	Bars + Clubs Bar Tab Tales	Dana Kavan 4/29/08

The View from Floor 103 Strap on your fanny-pack and take on the Sears Tower like a tourist.	Travel + Tourism Untrapping Tourism	Stacy Warden 4/29/08

Guide to Internet Dating: The First Email How to up your chances of getting a response when first reaching out to a potential love interest.	Dating Dating Advice	Anna Pulley 4/29/08

Sunday Sippin' Bargain beer and a decent quesadilla make ending the weekend all the easier.	Lifestyle Cheap Thrills	Erin Brereton 4/28/08

Heavy-Metal Hangouts Chicago's hard-rock scene is one of the nation's strongest. Here's where to go to get in on the headbanging action.	Music Music Guides	Keidra Chaney 4/28/08

Russian Circles The melodic instrumental trio grows into a more focused sound on its sophomore album.	Who's Who Music	Scott Morrow 4/24/08

Cafe Meets Cabernet...with a Slice of Gateau Zinny says ooh, la, la to an unexpected wine deal.	Food Best When Drunk	Zinny Fandel 4/23/08

Ye Olde Chicago Comic Artists Feature These comic creators make up a rather robust local scene.	Arts + Words Literature Guides	Benjamin Andrew Moore 4/23/08

Hailing Hopleaf It's not exactly news, but the popular pub continues to impress with its exceptional beer list and rave-worthy eats.	Bars + Clubs Bar Tab Tales	Dana Kavan 4/22/08