Saturday was Brian’s 40th birthday party, but instead of having some distinguished dinner or fancy party, he and his wife Jill demonstrated why we respect our elders and why they are some of our favorite role models.
Jill planned a party in the spirit of the Olympics and Festivus by getting together at least 35 [...]

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German Musicians at Dinkel’s Bakery, Lakeview, Chicago
On Saturday I went to the Chicago Photography Center and noticed that there was some sort of celebration going on nearby. Dinkel’s Bakery is next door to CPC and it turns out that it was their 85th birthday. I think they were giving away free sweets and stuff, but [...]

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Roscoe Village, Chicago
A few months ago I walked past Phillips Butter Kist Bakery on Belmont & Damen it seemed closed up. Someone told me recently that The Bleeding Heart Bakery (you know, the punk rock, vegan, organic, fair-trade bakery on Chicago) is opening another location there. I hope they keep the Butter Kist sign. I [...]

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Baldo risotto with roasted portobello, truffle oil & their own mozzarella from Risotteria. Then for dessert I had dulce de leche cheesecake from Pasticceria Bruno (Bruno Bakery) across the street.

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