Two Cities

We’ve started a link blog in an effort to learn about our new home in Chicago. But, since we still love our first home in Minneapolis, it’s likely that we’ll continue to post our favorite happenings from the great white north.
May 13
One from the archives: Buster Bluth singing Mr. Roboto
May 5
As usual, the Deets asks a good question: How much should you tip the cabbie that refuses to fasten his seat belt?
May 4
The New York Times profiles retiring Justice Souter’s New Hampshire home.  He sounds like a cross between Badger Clark and Henry David Thoreau.

The New York Times profiles retiring Justice Souter’s New Hampshire home.  He sounds like a cross between Badger Clark and Henry David Thoreau.

May 3
Blago as street art in Chicago
May 1
What Makes a $150 Farm Dinner Cost $150?

It seems the latest trend in fine dining is the farm dinner where a very well regarded local chef cooks a multi-course meal using the freshest ingredients from a local farm, i.e., beef, lamb, in-season vegetables, herbs, etc.  This is a pretty cool idea, but these events are generally way too expensive.  The Heavy Table attempts to understand the cost, but the expense disclosure provided still seems way too high.
April 30
Inventive Ways to Deal With Potholes - Chicagoist

Inventive Ways to Deal With Potholes - Chicagoist

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Not to be out done by the Twins, the Chicago Fire offers a ticket package including all the beer you can drink in 90 minutes
April 29
“ You won’t see any fat boys playing hockey,” Guillen said. “You won’t see anyone 60 years old. Can you see [Juan] Uribe skating? The always quotable Ozzie Guillen in today’s Chicago Tribune.
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Gapers Block reviews Chicago writer Joe Meno's new book
April 28
On select Tuesdays, the Twins are offering upper deck tickets that include all you can eat concessions

Beer not included