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It’s Friday, and the biggest television event of the week — Inauguration Day — is behind us, though it’s still streaming. If you missed it, be sure to at least seek out Amanda Gorman’s recitation of her poem, “The Hill We Climb.” We’re still talking about it.
And now, let’s look ahead to the weekend. We’ve rounded up our best bets — from “WandaVision” to hot chocolate — so read on.
Watch this. Eat that: ‘One Night in Miami’ demands a scoop of Shawn Michelle’s ice cream
Film critic Michael Phillips and dining staffer Louisa Chu are back with another perfect pairing. It’s never too cold for ice cream at Shawn Michelle’s, especially if you’re queueing up “One Night in Miami.” Set in 1964, this juicy Miami story imagines what was said and done when heavyweight champ Cassius Clay (soon to become Muhammad Ali), Malcolm X, Jim Brown and Sam Cooke gathered in a hotel room after Clay’s winning bout. Read more recs.
What we’re watching: From ‘Walker’ reboot to Brit hit ‘The Sister’
Quit scrolling aimlessly: We have your picks for the best in streaming right now. Michael Phillips recommends the slow-burn thriller “The Sister”; Darcel Rockett is surprised to find herself warming up to the “Walker” reboot; Tracy Swartz is checking out the Chicago-centric “I Used to Go Here”; and Nina Metz is cheering up with the savvy French comedy “Call My Agent!” We want to hear from you. What are you watching? Need a personalized recommendation? Email us at [email protected].
Nonalcoholic beer sales growing — and it’s not just Dry January. Is it finally ready to take off?
We’re well into Dry January, but beer critic Josh Noel is convinced nonalcoholic beer is here to stay. They’ve gotten more innovative — not to mention, they taste better. Read his take.
OMG, did you see this? The light fantastic: Give your home a pick-me-up in the dark days of winter
See what design editor David Syrek is obsessed with this week. It’ll add instant atmosphere to any room.
The new ‘WandaVision’ episode drops today, and we can’t stop talking about this show
Earlier this week, Michael Phillips reviewed the first three episodes of “WandaVision,” the new Marvel series on Disney+ — which he called “interestingly bad.” Critic Nina Metz disagreed, arguing in a column earlier this week that it’s bold experiment. The pair hosted a spirited debate this morning on Instagram Live. What do you think? Follow us on IG and let us know.
My worst moment: When Kyra Sedgwick hit Tom Cruise’s panic button
This week in Nina Metz’s My Worst Moment column, Kyra Sedgwick recalls a swanky dinner party at Tom Cruise’s house … but it all goes downhill from there.
The Dining team’s hot chocolate guide
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comes just as the temperatures are plunging. Good news: it’ll be back in the 30s next week, but still chilly enough for a warming mug of cocoa.The Goods: Wish you were a morning person? Jump-start your days with these ideas.
Hitting the snooze button a little too often? David Syrek pulled together five great picks to elevate your mornings, even on the dreariest winter days.
Feeling lazy? Embrace it. A Loyola prof wrote a book about why that’s OK.
Biblioracle columnist John Warner takes a look at Devon Price’s book, “Laziness Does Not Exist.” It’s a nuanced and thorough argument for the value of rest and relaxation. Read the review and then stick around for John’s book recommendations. Maybe ask for one yourself: Send the last five books you’ve read to [email protected], and John will tell you what to read next.
Takeout 100 — our guide to Chicago’s best restaurants for pickup and delivery right now
Let’s round out our list with our searchable Takeout 100. You haven’t tried them all yet, right?
That’s it for this week. Remember to tell us what you’re watching at [email protected].
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