Poets and philosophers talk about spring as time of renewal or rebirth. I grew up in Chicago, for me spring is the time of year when dog crap melts and you bring in the folding chairs that saved your parking space. Fall is the true season of new beginnings. As a kid, fall meant back to school shopping and that meant new clothes, new shoes, new books and new teachers. By springtime all that stuff would be messy and dirty, but I’d always wait for the next fall when everything would be shiny and new. I’m still like that.

Fall is when all the interesting stuff happens. All the great movies come out in the last three months of the year. The new television series start in fall. The theater season begins. No more looking at pale chicken-flesh legs protruding from shorts. Men have gotten past the spring paleness, early summer sunburns and peeling skin. Everyone looks taut and tanned.

Fall means that musicians stop performing in massive arenas and outdoor venues and return to concert halls and clubs. If Mother Nature had intended for us to enjoy music and theater outdoors she wouldn’t have created mosquitoes.

There is one thing I miss at the end of summer; the wonderful frozen treats from paleta carts. About the only thing that makes a hot, humid day bearable is enjoying a tamarind or watermelon frozen treat on a stick, then a dip in the water.

That reminds me, fall also brings new creations from Chicago’s chefs. The restaurant industry gets particularly inventive in the fall. Perhaps it’s the cooler weather making those hot kitchens a little more comfortable. All I know is that after a season of salads and light eating, I’m ready to chow down on some comfort food. Damn the calories, I can always hide the extra padding under an oversized sweater.

This week we take a look at some of the upcoming events and changes that await in the fields of entertainment and food service. You might want to take some notes, so open your brand new pencil case and take out a trusty old Ticonderoga number 2.

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It’s Back to School TimeSushiSamba Rio, 504 N. Wells, continues its

interactive Sushi & Sake 101 classes led by Sake Sommelier Hayes Swoop. The classes offer those participating the opportunity to sample a variety of SushiSamba’s 60+ sake offerings as they are paired with delectable bites. The evening concludes with a guided

“do-it-yourself,” lesson led by Sushi Chef Shigeru Kitano, who will demonstrate a step-by-step tutorial for making sushi at home. The classes are held on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. on September 14, October 12 & November 9. Classes, with a maximum of 20 participants, are $75 per person. For reservations call 312.595.2300 or visit sushisamba.com.

Executive Chef Luca Corazzina has announced a new schedule of interactive cooking classes at his restaurant, 312 Chicago. Corazzina limits the class

to18 guests each class held in his exhibition kitchen on the corner of LaSalle and Randolph. Priced at $45 per person, each class offers lessons on the preparation, butchering and saucing of popular Italian dishes. The classes take place from 12 to 2 pm on alternate Saturdays

and include lunch, recipe cards and a 250 ml. bottle of 312 Olive Oil, a line of Extra Virgin Olive Oil pressed in Italy especially for 312 Chicago. Upcoming classes include; Italian fish dishes on September 25, Carne Perfetta (prepare braised osso buco and pollo saltimbocca) October 9, Dress It Up (making popular Italian Salads and antipasti), on October 23, Due Risotti (prepare two different styles of risotto) on November 13 and Holiday Foods (traditional dishes that are always popular during the holidays in Italy) on December 4. Reserve a place in a class by calling 312.696.2420.

School LunchNow here’s a school lunch program that Michelle Obama would approve of. Epic, 112 W. Hubbard, has initiated a lunch series that combines a cooking demonstration and leisurely lunch to an intimate group of guests. Each Thursday class will begin with a 25-minute kitchen demonstration of prepping, cooking and plating the featured ingredient. Guests will then sit down at the communal table to enjoy an appetizer, entrée and glass of wine. As a takeaway, each guest will leave with house-made cookies and recipe cards. Held from 12- 1:30 p.m., each class costs $29 per person. Upcoming classes include September 16-octopus, October 21-short ribs and November 18-gnocchi. Classes are limited to eight guests and reservations are required. Call 312.222.4940 or go to epicrestaurantchicago.com.

Classes are in Session!D.O.C. Wine Bar Chicago, 2602 N. Clark, welcomes Brian Bostwick of Spring Mountain Vineyard for a private tasting and wine dinner on Tuesday,

September 14. Five of the estate’s premium wines will be paired with five courses. The fee to attend is $60 per guest. Call 773.883.5101 or go to docwinebarchicago.com.

Potter’s Lounge’s beverage series launched this summer, and was a big hit. The interactive tasting class will take a turn in the direction of beer this fall, offering patrons a chance to learn from some of the industry’s most lauded brew-masters, Each Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. will feature a new brewery at the speakeasy-themed lounge in the Palmer House Hilton. Classes will take guests on a step-by-step tasting journey, focusing on the education of the entire brewing process unique to each represented company as they sip on unique flavor profiles. A specialty menu of bites ranging from $5-$12 will be offered to guests featuring items such as truffled

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It may not feel like it, but fall is just around the corner. That means local area eateries are making the most of what warm weather we have left and are gearing up for new menus taking advantage of the harvest. Many restaurants try to lure us back into the

habit of dining out after a summer of relaxation by offerings tastings and classes. Take advantage of these, as they are usually great bargains

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potato chips, sweet chili wings and bruschetta. The series line-up for September includes: Samuel Adams (September 16), Leinenkugel Brewing Company (September 23) and Half Acre Beer Company (September 30.) Reservations are recommended, 312.917.3404 potterschicago.com for the $20 per person class.

Geja’s Café, 340 West Armitage, invites guests to enjoy a fondue dinner paired with the best of the Hess Wine Collection on Monday, September 13 as part of Geja’s Café’s ongoing 2010 Winemaker Dinner series. The evening begins with a 6:30 reception

followed by dinner at 7:00 with a lively discussion of the evening’s wines. The four-course dinner features Geja’s house Salad, Cheese Fondue, Beef Tenderloin, Chicken & Jumbo Shrimp

Entree, and Flaming Chocolate Fondue for dessert. Each course will be paired with the appropriate all-you-can-drink wine. Cost for each dinner is $50 per person, which includes tax, and gratuity. Reservations are required, call 773.281.9101 or go to gejascafe.com.

A-V Club!After four years and 20,000 guests served, the team behind the NYC Food Film Festival comes to the windy city to present the Chicago Food Film Festival, taking place September 24-25 at the MCA Warehouse. Documentaries, features, short films and food combine for a multi-sensory, full-bodied experience. Nuggets of fried cheese curds, corn dogs, and other fair foods are served with the film “Eat Your Fill” on September 24. The film, directed by Mark Irving, features a man who eats every menu item that is fried and/or on a stick at the Wisconsin State Fair. For dessert, special ice creams are paired with “The Death & Life of Ice Cream”, directed by Orrin Zucker. Order on-line at chicagofoodfilmfestival.com.

Holiday VacationSteve’s Deli, 354 W. Hubbard, can cater a Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur meal for the high holidays. The Rosh Hashanah menu celebrates with family favorites such as gefilte fish, beef kreplach, roast turkey with challah stuffing, honey glazed salmon and apple and dried cherry noodle kugel, cheesecake (direct from NYC’s Carnegie Deli, nu?) and rugelach

are some of the dessert available. The “break-the-fast” menu for Yom Kippur offers an assortment

of traditional dishes including: cheese blintz soufflé, smoked fish, tuna, chicken and egg salads, lox and bagels. Trays are plated and ready to go. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur orders are accepted up to 48 hours in

advance. To place an order, call 312.467.6868 or go to stevesdeli.com.

In Other Digestive NewsSmoke Daddy, 1804 W. Division in Wicker Park, has a smoked meal package for football fans. Whether hosting a scream-at-the-screen house party or a tailgate bash, there are many on-the-go options. Smoke Daddy’s Pigskin Party packages (prepared in quantities of 10) include: spare or baby back ribs, a choice of two pulled meats (brisket, chicken or pork), two side dishes (smoked pit beans, cornbread, mac and cheese, potato salad, cole slaw or house-made BBQ chips.) The Pigskin price starts at $17.25 per person. Order at least 3 days in advance at 773.772.6656 or at smokedaddy.com.

Zocalo Restaurant and Tequila Bar, 358 W. Ontario, now offers a late night prix fixe for $30, and has live music to boot on Friday and Saturday evenings until midnight. Call 312.302.9977 or go to zocalochicago.com…In the spirit of “Mad Men” and the three-martini lunch, Sable Kitchen & Bar, 505 N. State, offers a flight of three gin martinis (three four oz.

pours) at a wallet-friendly $10. For reservations, call 312.755.9704…Fasta Pasta at the French Market, 131 N. Clinton, allows the customers to choose their pasta and sauce

from a variety of daily offerings. The meal is cooked to order in a recyclable container in less than two minutes. For more information, call 312.575.0306 or go to chicagofrenchmarket.com…. Deleece Grill Pub, 3313 N. Clark, has a bunch of new special deals. On Sundays it’s $20 for a three-course meal, Tuesdays and Wednesdays it’s half off all beers and half off all wine bottles on Thursdays.

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ON THE CONCERT STAGEThe fall concert season gets off to a colorful start in September with a number of exciting shows including Margaret Cho on October 16 at the Chicago Theater in her “Cho Dependent” tour, which features America’s favorite fag hag performing her new comedy songs…Alison Arngrim a.k.a. Nellie Oleson on “Little House on the Prairie”. in “Confessions of a Prairie Bitch,” Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. at Davenport’s, 1383 N. Milwaukee… Out Bloc Party front man Kele performs at 9 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Double Door, 1572 N. Milwaukee… Homolatte: Queer Words & Music, hosted by Scott Free, presents Cin Salach and Karen Mooney on Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Big Chicks/Tweet, 5024 N. Sheridan… On Sept. 22, S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Ave. in Evanston, welcomes out singer/songwriter Chris Pureka with Kelsey Wild at 8 p.m.

The brilliant Brandi Carlile performs at 8 p.m. at S.P.A.C.E. on Oct. 13, followed the next night by Edie Carey and Rose Cousins at 8 p.m…Flesh Hungry Dog presents a special Halloween Show on Oct. 15 at 9 p.m., featuring Lettercamp and others at Jackhammer, 6406 N. Clark… Another impressive pair of back.to.back shows by out musicians includes Meshell Ndegeocello on Oct. 16 at 7 & 10 p.m. and Catie Curtis on Oct. 17 at 4 p.m., both at The Old Town School of Folk Music … More tough choices occur on Oct. 22 when Bob Mould is at The Old Town School of Folk Music at 8 p.m. and the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse, presents Amy & Freddy’s 15th Anniversary Celebration concert on Oct. 22 and 23… The month closes out with The Weepies which features a same sex couple in its latest

music vid. at S.P.A.C.E. on Oct. 30 and an evening with omnisexual musician Emilie Autumn at 8 p.m. at Metro, 3730 N. Clark, on Oct. 31

November concert highlights include Cake Chicago presenting Elias Krell, Shoes For Mabel and Cat & Mouse Convention on Nov.

6 at The Red Line Tap… Diana Jones on Nov. 12 at 8 p.m. and Janis Ian with special guest Natalia Zukerman on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m., both at The Old Town School of Folk Music… On Nov. 15, the legendary Melissa Manchester

performs at 8 p.m. at S.P.A.C.E.… and, of course, Stephen Leonard continues to host Unpugged: An Acoustic Concert Series, Tuesdays at 9 p.m. at The Wild Pug, 4810 N. Broadway.

ON THE THEATRICAL STAGEThe fall season boasts some interesting new works, revivals of audience favorites and other entries that defy classification.

The much anticipated conversion of the former Drury Lane Water Tower space (175 E. Chestnut) into the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place will be inaugurated with Broadway In Chicago’s presentation of “An Evening with Sutton Foster”, running September 23 - 26. Foster, the breakout star of “Thoroughly Modern Millie”, “Shrek” and “The Drowsy Chaperone” will present a one woman show.

Other upcoming Broadway in Chicago shows include: “Rock of Ages” September 21-October 3 (featuring the music of Journey, Styx, Pat Benatar and other ‘80’s bands.) American Idol’s Constantine Maroulis stars at the Bank of America Theatre; “The Lion King”, September 29-November at the Cadillac Palace Theatre; “Wicked” December 1-January 23 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre and “White Christmas” in a limited run, December 15-January 2 at the Bank of America Theatre. After the holidays, the spring season of BiC

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“A Chorus Line” leaps, turns and taps its way to center stage at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire on Sunday, September 12 through October 31… The Annoyance Theatre, 4830 N. Broadway, hosts “Mark and Homer Like This,” Sept. 9–Oct. 14. Mark Hanner and Homer Marrs met and

fell in like on the gay chat site Bear411.com. It was humor at first “woof” and decided to eke out a comedy revue to see what happens when two musically inclined red-bearded homos try to entertain each other in front of an audience.… Goodman Theatre celebrates its 10th season in Chicago’s North Loop Theatre District with “Candide”, Voltaire’s effervescent, adventure brought to life with nearly 30 songs in Leonard Bernstein’s glorious score. Candide runs September 17 – October 24… “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” makes its regional premiere at Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, IN, September 9-October 10… Edward Albee’s “At Home At The Zoo” October 1-31, opens Victory Gardens’ season at the Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln.

A Reasonable Facsimile Theatre Company extends its popular series; “Classic TV Re-Runs”, seen every third Tuesday of the month in Mary’s Attic Hamburger Mary’s, 5400 N Clark . The Sept. 21 show is “Women Gone WILD!” (“The Golden Girls”, “Designing Women”, “Weeds and “The 5-Minute Absolutely Fabulous”. On Oct. 19 it’s “Halloween Happy Hour” (“Buffy The Vampire Slayer”, “The Addams Family”, “Scrubs” and “The 5-Minute Cosby Show.” Followed by “Touched By TV” (“Highway To Heaven”, “That 70’s Show”, “The Twilight Zone” and “The 5-Minute “The Flying Nun” on November 16 and “Christmas Craptacular!” (“Twas The Night Before Christmas,” “The He-Man & She-Ra Christmas Special”, “The

takes off with “Les Misérables” (February 2 – 27) at the Cadillac Palace, “Working” (February 15 – May 8) at the Broadway

Playhouse, “Hair” (March 8 – 20), at the Oriental Theatre, “The Merchant of Venice” (March 15 – 2 with F. Murray Abraham then Carrie Fisher’s “Wishful Drinking” (April 5 – 17) and “Next to Normal” (April 26 – May 8) all at the Bank of America Theatre. Then a couple of off-season shows;

“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles” (February 8 – 1) and “Spring Awakening” (May 3 – 8), followed by a summer mainstay, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” (June 28 – July 10) all at the Oriental Theatre.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has kicked off its 2010-2011 season with “Detroit” featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf (“Roseanne”, “Big Bang Theory”), running through November 7. The remaining season includes Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” featuring ensemble members Tracy Letts and Amy Morton with Carrie Coon and Madison Dirks, “Sex with Strangers” and Lanford Wilson’s “The Hot L Baltimore” and “Middlesex.”… Steppenwolf’s 2nd annual “Behind the Curtain” fundraiser will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 7 pm at the

Chicago Cultural Center. The event allows those attending to get a close-up look at costumes from Steppenwolf’s most popular productions – and even try them on! A silent auction will feature rare Steppenwolf memorabilia and other one-of-a-kind items. Tickets start

at $150 per person and are currently available.

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Star Wars Christmas Special” and “The 5-Minute Christmas Comes To Pacland” on December 16. Shows begin at 7:30 pm and tickets are $10.00.

ON THE BIG SCREENFall in Chicago equals film festival season and three of the biggest festivals include movies of interest to the GLBT community.]

The kick-off event of this season has got to be the September 24 Music Box, 3733 N. Southport, screening of the camp classic “Valley of the Dolls.” The highlight of this screening is special appearance by one of the film’s leading ladies, Patty Duke. A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits the Queer Film Society.

The 46th Chicago International Film Festival runs from Oct. 7-21 at AMC River East 21 Theater, 322 E. Illinois and includes a screening of “Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives” by out gay filmmaker and SAIC grad Apichatpong Weerasethakul… The 2010 Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, Oct. 21-31, features the gay.themed movie “Eyes Wide Open.”

REELING 2010 The 29th Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival takes place from Nov. 4-13, with film screenings at various theaters. Among the titles being

shown are the award-winning lesbian military drama “A Marine Story”; Flight of the Cardinal,” from out director Robert Gaston “Open Cam”

and “Two Minutes Later”.; “Handsome Harry” features an all-star cast including Steve Buscemi and Aidan Quinn; the semi-autobiographical French fiIm “I Killed My Mother”; the San Francisco-set “The Stranger in Us” and the doc “Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger.” Coming a long way since “The Facts of Life”, Mindy Cohn stars in “Violet Tendencies,” the latest from Casper Andreas. Also screening; the romantic French drama “The

String”; “The Topp Twins,” a doc about the lesbian sister act; “Bloomington,” another lesbian drama; the doc “Gen Silent”; the South America.set “The Fish Child”; and Aussie doc “Holding Hands,” among many more.

Other theatrical films of GLBT interest for fall 2010 include “Howl,” with James Franco as gay Beat poet Allen Ginsberg… the NYC ballet drama “Black Swan,”

with Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis in early December… Rom.com “Life As We Know It” from gay director Greg Berlanti of “Broken Hearts Club” and “Brothers and Sisters”.

Berlanti… “Burlesque” is a diva-fest with Cher, Christina Aguilera, Christina Applegate, Alan Cumming and Stanley Tucci… “Nowhere Boy,” a dramatization of John Lennon’s youth…and the Australian musical “Bran Nue Dae.”

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Crisp2940 N. Broadway773.697.7610 | 773.697.7611crsisponline.com

THE FUNKE CHICKEN Prepared with our select spices, marinade and our secret batter, the chicken is fried to golden perfection.They aren’t kidding this is the best friend chicken, ever! You can get your choice of a whole bird for $13.95, half for $8.95; wings are about $1.50 each. That’s the basics. Then you can choose the sauce you want. If you like things sweet and tangy, go for the Seoul Sassy (subtly sweet with ginger, soy and garlic.) For a smoky taste try the BBQ or Korean BBQ. Heat things up with Bud’s Buffalo sauce, which comes in mild spicy or suicide (they aren’t kidding that last one will make smoke come out of your ears.)

BABY BUDDHA, ORIGINAL BAD BOY BUDDHA and BIG BOY BUDDHAOur “mini” adaptation of a traditional Korean favorite, Bi Bim Bop, with an American twist. Your choice of three different freshly marinated and/or sautéed chilled vegetables on a bed of rice and topped off with a fried egg. Served with Buddha bowl sauce.This is a great choice for a healthy lunch, although it goes great with a hangover as well. Basically the only difference between these is the portion size and added variety of vegetables. The $6.95 is a good basic blend of spinach bean sprouts, grated carrots and zucchini. The $8.5 is more for the average appetite and the $10.95 will fill just about anyone. Add an extra buck and they’ll throw in some tofu or meat.

SUPERFLY FRITESPrepared in the tradition of pomme frites, these fries are as the name suggests, so superfly, because they are perfectly fried. OMG! Probably the best fries in Chicago, if not the world. Skip the small ($2.25), cause you’ll want a whole mess of these. The large ($3.50) is a good start, but you may go back for even more.

O-RINGSOwen’s favorite — like Owen, they are more than a handful. These onion rings are lightly battered and a sweet compliment to any of our sandwiches or our fried chicken.As much as I’ve loved everything else at Crisp, these, not so much.

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Ann Sather 929 W. Belmont | 773.348.2378; 3416 N Southport | 773.404.4475; 5207 N Clark | 773.271.6627; 3411 N Broadway | 773.305.0024 These bustling hot spots, serving traditional Swedish pancake house fare, are open only for breakfast and lunch and are best known for hearty daytime offerings and their homemade cinnamon rolls.

Chicago Diner 3411 N. Halsted | 773.935.6696 This world famous vegetarian restaurant offers vegan and organic offerings using the protein-based meat substitute seitan. Organic beers, wine, and spirits are also available.

Crew 4804 N. Broadway | 773.784.2739 More than just a sports bar, the menu includes a variety of hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and comfort food.

Deluxe Diner 6349 N Clark | 773.743.8244 Perched kitty-corner from Jackhammer and Touché, the diner’s “open 24 hours on the weekend” status is perfect after a night of dancing and partying. Featured menu items include breakfast skillets that are served anytime.

Golden Nugget Family Restaurants 2720 N. Clark | 773.929.0724, 2406 W.Diversey | 773.252.8903, 1765 W. Lawrence | 773.769.6700. Established 40+ years, these places are a great place for after bar dining as they are all open 24-7, and all have free parking. The large menu is sure to please. Everything is housemade, known for fluffy buttermilk pancakes, but dinners are hearty as well.

441 N Halsted | 773.348.9696 This Boystown eatery Halsted’s Bar & Grill 3441 N Halsted | 773.348.9696 This Boystown eatery serves up a wide array of tasty appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, and popular comfort food items at very reasonable prices in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Beers on tap are aplenty and the weekend brunch draws an attractive crowd.

Hamburger Mary’s 5400 N Clark | 773.784.6969 This fun and popular Andersonville restaurant features a wide array of burgers and sandwiches along with an interesting selection of tasty appetizers.

Horizon Café 3805 N. Broadway | 773.883.1565 This long-time popular Lakeview family restaurant serves up big portions of creative homestyle dishes as well as healthy fare (broth-based soups and whole wheat tortilla wraps) and at affordable prices. Breakfast, including multigrain pancakes and egg white

omelets, served all day long. Delivery available.

IHOP 3760 N Halsted | 773.296.0048 More than a pancake house, this 24-hour Boystown institution serves up affordably priced appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees that are sure to satisfy varying after-bar wants and needs.

Joey’s Brick House 1258 W. Belmont | 773.296.1300 “Thelonious Brunch” with live jazz on Sundays features menu items such as a Cajun Scramble with andouille sausage, Crab Cakes Benedict, and the Hobo Skillet. Brunch includes 15 varieties Long Island Ice Teas.

Kit Kat Lounge 3700 N. Halsted | 773.525.1111 Providing the best of diva entertainment along with a full dinner menu, they offer ½-price cocktails and Buy 1 Get 1 Free Entree on Wednesdays..

M. Henry 5707 N. Clark | 773.561.1600 This popular Andersonville outpost serves breakfast and lunch daily and features creative fare such as dulce banana rumba French toast, and pancakes with warm blackberries and vanilla mascarpone cream. Additionally there are many vegetarian dishes and traditional menu items like three-cheese omelets.

Minibar Café 3341 N. Halsted This attractive and sophisticated space serves gourmet bruschettas, cheeses, paninis, and entrees as well as an impressive selection of wines by the glass from around the world. The Sunday brunch is tasty and impressive.

Nookies Tree 3334 N. Halsted | 773.248.9888 A regular haunt for the locals of Boystown and popular with hangover recoverers, this upscale diner serves made-to-order omelets, pancakes, waffles and crepes and other brunch fare all day. And it’s open 24 hours on weekends.

Melrose Restaurant 3233 N Broadway | 773.327.2060 This Lakeview institution has been catering to the after-bar crowds for decades, serving breakfast anytime along with typical diner fare. Open 24 hours,

Queens Tavern & Bistro 750 W. Cornelia | 773.248.8333 Occupying the old Cornelia’s space, this charming new eatery is warm and inviting and features a value menu filled with both bar food and entrée items as well as daily specials.

Stella’s Diner 3042 N. Broadway | 773.472,9040 Fine diner dining features fresh salads, a large selection

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of wraps, sandwiches, hearty entrees, pastas, and homemade deserts.

Tweet 5020 N. Sheridan | 773.728.5576 This Uptown favorite uses organic ingredients when possible to create brunch items such as buckwheat pancakes, Danish beignets, Belgian waffles, and an impressive assortment of breakfast burritos and egg Benedict dishes.

Wilde Bar & Restaurant 3130 N Broadway | 773.244.0404 This cozy upscale Irish pub offers a laid back and warm atmosphere and a wide ranging menu that is sure to please. Expect updated versions of pub favorites like chicken pot pie, meatloaf dinner, fish & chips, burgers and salads.

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Jitlada Thai House 3715 N Halsted | 773.388.9988 This quaint family-owned eatery features Asian favorites such as pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, crab ragoon, pot stickers, tempura and nine spice curry items. Delivery available.

Pingpong 3322 N. Broadway | 773.281.7575 This popular Lakeview restaurant features high-quality Pan-Asian cuisine in a hip and modern atmosphere as well as top-notch people-watching both those in the restaurant as well as any number of hotties walking by outside. Delivery available.

Young’s Chinese Restaurant 3949 N Ashland | 773.248.7998 While Chinese takeout is sometimes a bad and poorly tasting stereotype, this well-regarded outpost has earned a stellar reputation for great tasting food and delivery so quick you’ll swear there must be a wok in the car.

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Anna Maria Pasteria 4400 N Clark | 773.506.2662 Owned by sisters who hail from the Basilicata region of southern Italy, this neighborhood gem creates homemade modern and traditional Italian dishes that are authentic, delicious, and best of all: inexpensive.Angelina Ristorante 3561 N Broadway | 773.935.5933 Hosting the coolest and hippest Sunday brunch crowd in Lakeview, the menu includes Eggs Benedict, Fritattas, Croque Monsiuer and Mufalatta sandwiches, almond-crusted stuffed French Toast, and the free flow of Champagne Mimosas. Brunch here is loud, raucous and FUN! Great for dinner, as well.

Panino’s Pizzeria 3702 N Broadway 773.472.6200 Panino’s has established itself as a Boystown favorite with its varied menu selections, including gyros and burgers, pasta entrees, and of course pizza. Delivery available.

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Andies 1467 W Montrose | 773.348.0654; 5253 N Clark | 773.784.8616 Specializing in Mediterranean and vegetarian cuisine, specialties of the house include steak kabobs, gyros, and poultry dishes such as Greek Chicken and Lebanese Style Chicken Kefta Kabob. And as befits the cuisine, desserts include a very tasty baklava.

Istanbul 3613 N Broadway | 773.525.0500 Specializing in Turkish and Mediterranean cuisines, this recent addition to the lakeview dining scene has been attracting patrons with a varied menu, generous portions, and affordable prices.

Sayat Nova 157 E. Ohio | 312.644.9159. Classic Mediterranean-American fare served in comfortable surroundings Every Thursday night things get extra gay for the “Boystown in Downtown” party.

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Cesar’s 2924 N. Broadway | 773.296.9097; 3166 N Clark | 773.248.2835 This family-owned operation offers an enticing menu full of delicious Mexican recipes, popular house specialties, irresistible desserts, and their signature “Killer Margaritas.”

Fiesta Mexicana 2423 N. Lincoln | 773.348.4144 and 4806 N. Broadway | 773.769.4244. Not your typical late-night taco joints, these neighborhood favorites serve up traditional Mexican dishes and seafood specialties. Open until 2am (3am on Saturdays)

Mayan Palace 2703 N. Halsted Known to be one of the very best Mexican restaurants in the city, the focus is on using fresh, high-quality ingredients for its “south of the border” cuisine. Portions are generous and the cool Margaritas dubbed “The World’s Best!”

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MONDAYBig Chicks – Buck Burger Club Krave - Musical Mondays & $5 you call it top shelfCrew – “Pub Stumpers” trivia half-price pizza & flat bread pizzasHalsted’s - $14 Miller bucketsHideaway - $3 “U Call It”, $2 off pizzasHydrate - $1 drink specialsKit Kat – 50% off your entire billRoscoe’s - “You’re the Star” karaoke $10 Miller Lite pitchersScarlet - Live Music$3 tallboy PBR, $5 well CosmosScot’s - $3.25 domestic bottlesSidetrack – Show tune sing-alongSpin – Karaoke $1 Leinenkugel draft/ $4 Skyy drinksThe Glenwood - $6 Double pintsTouché - $2.50 PBRWild Pug – Free pool, “Motown Mondays” Domestic pints $2Velvet Rope – Singles meet & greet

TUESDAYAtmosphere - $1 well & Bud Lite draftBerlin - $1 drink nightClub Krave - $2 well, $1 drafts, $4 draft pitchersCocktail – Go-go boysCrew- $1 tacos, half-priced appetizersHalsted’s - $5.95 salad entreesJackhammer – Karaoke with Creaoke $3 Bacardi and FinlandiaKit Kat – Half-priced martinisRoscoe’s – “Drag Race”Scarlet - $6 mini-pitchers vodka-lemonade, $3 Miller Lite,Scot’s - $2 off all martinisSpin – Bingo $4 call cocktailsThe Closet - $3.50 pints of Miller Light and $3.50 Shock TopsWild Pug – Acoustic musicShock Top pints $2.75

WEDNESDAYAtmosphere - $2.50 drink specialsClub Krave - $7 Three Olive martinisCocktail – “Twisted Trivia”Crew – half-priced martinis & dessertsHalsted’s - $2 Miller & Bud draft pintsHydrate- “Hydrag Revue”Kit Kat – half-priced cocktails & martinis, 2 for 1 entreesMary’s Attic - “ Mary-oke”

$3 well/domestic bottled beerNorth End – KaraokeRoscoe’s - “You’re the Star” karaoke $3 off all martinisScarlet - $95 Classic Stoli bottle service, $5 martinis, $4 Amstel or HeinekenScot’s – $2 off Cosmos Sidetrack – “Rockin Retro”Spin – $1 house cocktails, domestic draft beer & wine The Glenwood - $6 Double pintsTouché – “Bear Chested”Velvet Rope - $1 drinks Wild Pug – “Live Game Show”Absolut cocktails $3.50

THURSDAYAtmosphere – “Hot Mess” male dancers $3 well, $5 cosmos, Berlin – “Stardust”Circuit – “La Noche Loca”Club Krave - $10 draft pints, $5 top shelfCocktail – “Spank”Crew – Endless chips & salsa $2.50, $3 tapHideaway – “Trailer Trash Bingo”, Latin night Hydrate - specials on Effen cocktailsJackhammer - $2 MGD, Light, Bud and Bud LiteKit Kat - $5 Effen martinis & $5 mojitosRoscoe’s – “Alternative Sounds”Sayat Nova – $3 Lite, $4 Bacardi Bombs, Rokk Vodka $4 mixers, $5 martinisScarlet - “Frat Party”$5 40oz Miller Light & King Cobra,26oz Corona or mini-pitcher of Long IslandScot’s - $4 draft beersSidetrack – Comedy videosT’s - $5 Margaritas and CosmoritasThe Call - $4 Absolute cocktailsThe Closet – Karaoke with Karen 9:30pm- 1:30amTouché - $2.50 PBRVelvet rope – Live jazzWild Pug – Karaoke

FRIDAYCircuit – Circuit GirlClub Krave - $5 sangria, $10 domestic buckets, $16 imported bucketsCrew – half-priced nachos, $2 PBRHalsted’s - $12 pitchers Miller & Bud Lite

Hamburger Mary’s - $4 Leininkugel bottlesHideaway $7 Smirnoff lemonade pitchersKit Kat - $30 3-course prix fixe mealRoscoe’s – Coor’s Light pitchersScarlet - “First Ward Ball”$4 well drinks, $4 Bud Light,Sidetrack – Show tune cocktail hourSpin – Shower contestThe Call - $4 Bacardi cocktailsWild Pug – all martinis $6

SATURDAYCircuit –“Urbano”Club Krave - $12 mixed drink pitchersCrew - $9 pitchers Miller LiteHalsted’s - $3 mimosas & screwdriversHamburger Mary’s - $5 slushiesHideaway - $5 Long IslandsRoscoe’s - $3 off martinisScarlet - $95 Classic Stoli bottle serviceT’s - $7.50 Double pintsTouché – free pizza at midnightWild Pug – “Dog Day Afternoon,” pets welcome

SUNDAYAtmosphere – Movie night $3 well, $2 Bud Lite draft,Big Chicks – Free BBQCircuit – “Noche Latina”Club Krave - $5 draft pitchers & margaritasHalsted’s - $3 mimosas & screwdriversKit Kat – “Divalicious Brunch”-unlimited mimosas and bloody marysMary’s Attic – “Mary-oke”North End – ‘80s videoRoscoe’s - $12 pitchers of Long Islands Scarlet –“Liquid Brunch” $12 bottles of champagne, $4 bloody marys & screwdrivers, free cereal & juice barScot’s – Free BBQSidetrack – Show tunes/’60s-‘80sSmart Bar – Dollar Disco – drinks are $1Spin –“Game Show Trivia” “Supersize Me” all Absolut cocktails served in pint glasses, “Meat & Buns” free hot dogs & hamburgersWild Pug – specials on pitchers of mimosa, Bud Light, Sweet Tea, Long Islands

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Hooray for Hollywood!The new Kathy Osterman field house at Hollywood Beach is delightful. The large deck in front of the field house offers seating at wrought iron tables or on rainbow colored Adirondack chairs. The folks from ALMA held a picnic at the park a few weeks ago and Miss Ronnie took full advantage of the hot summer day to strut her stuff…Speaking of Miss Ronnie, she let slip that the new location for Piehole will be on Broadway across the street from Treasure Island.

Hooray for Broadway!Central Lakeview Merchants’ Association (CMLA) has rolled out a creative solution to the parking meter problem. Through the end of September, CMLA is offering a $10 roll of quarters for people who shop, dine or party in the neighborhood. Here’s how it works: Spend a total of $100 between two or more stores in the neighborhood, then bring the receipts down to CMLA’s office (3355 N. Clark) and get the roll of quarters. After that how the quarters are spent is completely up to the consumer. You could even put them in your front pocket to impress the boys.

Viva Mexico!Circuit hosts a celebration of Mexico’s Bi-Centennial on Wednesday, September 15. Then, a little over a week later, welcomes “Art & Soul: A Celebration of LGBT Talent on September 26. The club parties out the month as Club Papi presents Latin American pop star Christian Chavez on September 30.

Passing the BarBrain Freeze alert! Sidetrack has a new frozen drink, the Ketel One Whipsicle. It tastes just like Popsicles from when you were a kid, but with a major kick…Speaking of Sidetrack, Ted Allen (“Queer Eye”, “Chopped”) will host a wine tasting from the Robert Mondavi Private Selection, with food pairings at the bar on Friday, September 24 from 6-8 p.m… Berlin’s Stardust Thursday on September 16 Mint Male will be a benefit for CHIRP (Chicago Independent Radio Project) hosted by Gay Boys With Beards. DJ Erik Roldan will spin and drink specials will abound…Roscoe’s popular wet boxer contest is on September 30. Hey guys, how about equal representation for those of us who prefer tighty whities?… Spotlite Theatrix will present a pair of cabaret shows to benefit ArtReach Educational Theatre on Saturday, September 25t at @mosphere andSaturday, October 9 at Club Krave. Both events have a suggested donation of $5…Mercedes, and her line-up of entertainers will present a show to raise money to help send our spitfire to Tampa to compete for the national title “Miss Gay USofA at Large” on Sept 16 at Spin… Crew. Friday, September 24. 11 p.m. “Hot Jockstrap” contest. Need I say more?

Totally TubularTest Positive Aware Network’s signature fall event, Aware Affair will be held on Saturday, September 11, at the Ravenswood Billboard Factory, where guests will enjoy a tableau of fine cuisine, peruse an array of unparalleled silent auction selections, take their chance at high-end raffle prizes, and watch an eclectic variety of performance art and entertainment. If you’ve got some big bucks, you can attend the Mile High Club/VIP Reception from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for

$250/per person. If that’s a bit rich for your budget, opt for the 7:30 p.m.-midnight party with dinner and drinks for $150 per person. Period attire is encouraged, to purchase tickets log on to events.org/awareaffair2010.Do Tell!The Ram presents a “Tribute to the Troops” on September 24. In addition to special military themed videos, those presenting a military ID don’t have to pay the cover charge, and it’s $5 off the cover charge to those in uniform (does that include my old candy-striper frock?). Just the thought of all the hot military meat makes me stand at attention. While you’re at it get ready for Ram’s upcoming “Sin Party” on October 29.

Pie-EyedThe pie toss benefit for Equality Illinois at Sidetrack on August 28 was a big hit. But for some reason, many of the hot guys felt compelled to take off their shirts in order to take a pie in the face. I’m not complaining, mind you.

Special Diva-liveryMy favorite queen from all of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” shows, Pandora Boxx joins with local favorite Jade on September 11for two shows (midnight and 1 a.m.) at Spin. General admission is $5 (Psst! I hear that a limited amount of VIP “Meet and Greet” tickets are available for $10. Get them by calling 773.327.7711 or by emailing robert@spin-nightclub.com)… Miss Paula Sinclaire is officially one day older than dirt. He lp her celebrate getting her AARP diamond card by joining her on September 18 at 9 p.m. at 3160f or her concert, “Paula Sinclaire Sings the Birthday Blues.”Give her enough to drink and she may tell you about the time she was Ethel Merman’s baby-sitter.

Nerd Alert!Prism Comics has announced that submissions are still being accepted for the 2010 Prism Comics Queer Press Grant, with a deadline of September 15. The QPG was established by Prism to assist in the publication and promotion of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender comic books. The grant’s submission deadline has been moved to September 15 this year so that the recipient can be announced during the Alternative Press Expo on October 16 and 17 in San Francisco. For more information check out prismcomics.org/grant.

by Harry Taint

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Boystown / Lakeview

3160 3160 N.Clark G&L, LM,DS 773.327.5969Berlin 954 W. Belmont G&L, D, 4 773.348.4975Bobby Love’s 3729 N. Halsted G&L 773.525.1200Buck’s Saloon 3439 N. Halsted G 773.525.1125Cell Block 3702 N. Halsted G, LF 773.665.8064Charlie’s 3726 N. Broadway G, D, W, 773.871.8887Circuit 2.02 3641 N. Halsted G&L, D, 4 773.325.2233The Closet 3325 N. Broadway G&L, V, 4 773.477.8533Cocktail 3359 N. Halsted G, GB 773.477.1420Hydrate 3458 N. Halsted G, D, DS, 4 773.975.9244Kit Kat 3700 N. Halsted G&L, DS, R 773.525.1111Little Jim’s 3501 N. Halsted G, V, 4 773.871.6116Lucky Horseshoe 3169 N. Halsted G, GB 773.404.3169Manhandler 1948 N. Halsted G, W, 4 773.871.3339Minibar 3341 N. Halsted G, R 773.871.6227North End 3733 N. Halsted G 773.477.7999Roscoe’s 3356 N. Halsted G, D, V, DS 773.281.3355Scarlet 3320 N. Halsted G 773.348.1053Sidetrack 3349 N. Halsted G, V 773.477.9189Smart Bar / Metro 3730 N. Clark MS, D, 4 773.549.4140Spin 800 W. Belmont G, D, V, DS 773.327.7711

Chicago Downtown

Baton Show Lounge 436 N. Clark DS 312.644.5269Club 720 720 N. Wells MS, D, 4 312.787.8720Crimson Lounge 333 N. Dearborn MS, D, R 312.923.2473Excalibur/Vision 632 N. Dearborn MS, D, 4 312.266.1944Funky Buddha 728 W. Grand Ave. MS, D 312.666.1695House of Blues 329 N. Dearborn MS, LM, 4 312.923.2000Krush/Prop House 1657 N. Elston G&L, D, 4 773.486.2390Second Story Bar 157 E. Ohio G, V 312.923.9536Sound Bar 226 W. Ontario MS, D, 4 312.787-4480Spy Bar 646 N. Franklin MS, D, 4 312.587.8779Underground 56 W. Illinois MS, D, 4 312.644.7600Vibe 1543 N. Kingsbury MS, D, 4 312.266.1900

Chicago Northside

The Anvil 1137 W. Granville G, V 773.973.0006@mosphere 5355 N. Clark G&L, V, GB 773.784.1100Big Chicks 5024 N. Sheridan G&L, D, R 773.728.5511The Call 1547 W Bryn Mawr G&L, D, DS, V, LM 773.334.2525Crew Bar 4804 N. Broadway G&L, V, R 773.784.2739Davenport’s 1383 N. Milwaukee G&L, LM 773.278.1830Debonair Social Club 1575 N. MilwaukeeAve. MS, D 773.227.7990

Fat Cat 4849 N. Broadway MS, R 773.506.3100Green Dolphin St. 2200 N. Ashland G&L, D, LM, 4 773.395.0066Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway MS, LM, 4 773.878.5552In Fine Spirits 5420 N Clark MS, R 773.334.9463Jackhammer 6406 N. Clark G, D, V, GB, LM, 4 773.743.5772Joi de Vine 1744 W. Balmoral L, R 773.989.6846Kinetic Playground 1113 W. LawrenceMS, D, LM, 4 773.769.5483Marty’s 1511 W. Balmoral G&L 773.561.6425Mary’sAttic 5400 N Clark G&L, D, V, R 773.784.6969Parlour On Clark 6341 N. Clark Phone TBARecRoom 5402 N Clark G&L, D, V, R 773.784.6969 Scot’s 1829 W. Montrose G&L 773.528.3253SoFo Bar 4923 N. Clark G 773.784.7636T’s 5025 N. Clark G&L, R 773.784.6000The Glenwood 6962 N Glenwood G 773.764.7363Touché 6412 N. Clark G, V, LF, 4 773.465.7400Wild Pug 4810 N. Broadway G&L, D, V 773.784.4811

Chicago Southside

Club Escape 1530 E. 75th G&L, D 773.667.6454Escapades 6301 S. Harlem G&L, D, V, 4 773.229.0886Inn Exile 5758 W. 65th G&L, D, V 773.582.3510Jeffrey Pub 7041 S. Jeffrey G&L, D, V, 4 773.363.8555

Chicago Suburbs

Hideaway 7301 W. Roosevelt Forest Park G,D,V,DS,GB708.771.4459Club Krave 13126 S. Western Blue Island G&L, D, V, DS, GB, 4 708.597.8379Hunters 1932 E. Higgins Elk Grove Village G, D, V, GB, 4 847.439.8840Mission/Medusa’s 209 E. Chicago Downtown Elgin G&L, D, V847.488.0320 Encompass 24215 Rush St. Lake Station, IN G&L,D,R,DS 219.962.4640Velvet Rope 728 Lake St Oak Park G&L, D, V, R 708.358.8840

Adult Entertainment

Banana Video 4923 N. Clark G, BK 773.561.8322Bijou Theater 1349 N. Wells G, GB, BK 312.943.5397 Man’s Country 5017 N. Clark G, GB, BH 773.878.2069Steamworks 3246 N. Halsted G, BH, FC 773.929.6080The Ram 35111/2 N. Halsted G, BK, D 773.525.9528

G------------------------------------------------------------------Gay MaleL---------------------------------------------------------------------LesbianG&L-------------------------------------------------Gay Male & LesbianD-------------------------------------------------------------------DancingV-----------------------------------------------------------------------VideoGB-------------------------------------------------------------Go Go BoysDS--------------------------------------------------------------Drag ShowR---------------------------------------------------------Restaurant,Food

4--------------------------------------------------------------Open til 4amMS--------------------------------------------------------Mostly StraightLF---------------------------------------------------------Leather / FetishW-------------------------------------------------------------------WesternLM--------------------------------------------------Live Music / CabaretBH--------------------------------------------------------------Bath HouseBK----------------------------------Adult Book, Booth & Video StoreFC-------------------------------------------------------------Fitness Club