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Mainbocher's most famous outfit was the dress designed for Mrs. Wallis Simpson on the occasion of her marriage to the former King Edward VIII. Here, the duke and duchess pose on the castle steps after their June 3, 1937, wedding at Chateau de Cande near Tours, France. The dress was dyed a special "Wallis blue" by the designer.

Chicago History Museum focuses on Chicago-born fashion designer Mainbocher

May 12, 2019 at 11:25 p.m.

"Mainbocher" is usually given a Frenchified spin ("man-bo-shay"), appropriate for a venerated fashion house that dressed generations of A-listers, women such as the Duchess of Windsor, whose 1937 wedding gown...

Joseph Kennedy, left, and wife Rose with children John, Patricia, Jean, Robert, Eunice, Edward, Rosemary, Joseph Jr. and Kathleen in 1937.

Jean Kennedy Smith writes of her childhood in the famous political family

May 9, 2019 at 6:20 p.m.

Jean Kennedy Smith takes comfort in memory in her new book, "The Nine of Us: Growing Up Kennedy." Now 88, the last of her parents' children alive, the former ambassador...

How to buy a vintage man’s watch

May 12, 2019 at 11:25 p.m.

Time for a new man's watch? Consider going vintage to create a look that's as individual as you are. Vintage watches are hot these days and are being sold by...

19th-century Viennese chef Franz Sacher would be pleased, I think, by the version of his eponymous chocolate cake served at Café Selmarie in Lincoln Square. First, the top of each slice of Sacher torte is decorated with his name, elegantly written in chocolate script. Second, the cake is a real looker: Layers of chocolate cake are mortared with raspberry preserve and chocolate buttercream; the whole thing is then frosted with more buttercream and wrapped in a smooth sheet of bittersweet chocolate — firm enough to be eaten on its own, if you like, with a fork. Third, every bite is delicious. The devil's food cake is firm and pleasant, while the raspberry offers a deep berry counterpoint to all the chocolate. $4.20. 4729 N. Lincoln Ave., 773-989-5595, <a href="http://cafeselmarie.com/" target="_blank">www.cafeselmarie.com</a>. — Bill Daley

Carol’s Pub could reopen if Go Fund Me campaign successful

June 9, 2018 at 1:10 p.m.

A Go Fund Me campaign titled "Save Carol's Pub" has been launched to aid the 43-year-old late-night honky tonk bar, which closed last month and has had its state liquor...

Six wild Burgundian snails are the star of the wood-grilled escargot ($12) at Le Sud. The Roscoe Village restaurant's version of this dish is not hiding in a pool of garlic butter or served in a scalding hot dish. Presented on a skewer, the mollusks are brushed with olive oil infused with herbs de provence before they're grilled, absorbing a delicate smoky flavor that lingers in your mouth. Tender and buttery, the snails are served with a few generous pats of herb butter that melt, adding another layer of fragrance and lusciousness. A side of green salad dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt provides a bright contrast to the skewer and a hearty country bread serves as a foundation for assembling a makeshift toast point. The portion is small, so make your dining companions order their own. $12. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, <a href="https://lesudchicago.com/">lesudchicago.com</a> — Grace Wong

Terra & Vine, from former ‘Check, Please!’ host Alpana Singh, now open in Evanston

May 2, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

Terra & Vine, the latest restaurant from master sommelier Alpana Singh and business partner Matt Fisher, and their first in Evanston, opened Sept. 29. There are two things I suggest...

How to choose a scented candle that’s right for you

May 23, 2019 at 8:55 a.m.

Scented candles can help set a mood just as effectively as music, lighting, color and interior design. All you need is a match to spark the magic. But how do...

Carol’s Pub hit with tax issues before abruptly closing over weekend

June 12, 2018 at 11:34 a.m.

Carol's Pub, the self-dubbed "Last of the Honky-Tonks in Chicago," will "remain closed until further notice," according to its Facebook page. The bar's liquor license has been revoked, according to...

As his power and wealth increased, Al Capone became a Chicago celebrity. Here he enjoys a front-row seat — and a visit with the Cubs' Gabby Hartnett -- at a Comiskey Park charity game between the Cubs and the White Sox on Sept. 9, 1931. Seated to Capone's right, is his son Albert, and smoking a cigar is Roland Libonati, a state representative. Behind Capone is "Machine Gun" Jack McGurn and two bodyguards. Chicago's Mayor Anton Cermak and many politicians and policemen were also at the game.

Up for auction: Al Capone letter to son shows his ‘human side’

June 14, 2018 at 5:05 a.m.

Al Capone — Fortune magazine fan? Add that descriptor to the many titles sported by one of America's most infamous gangsters, thanks to a letter, written from prison by Capone...

Dumpling Fest coming to Chicago in October

June 12, 2018 at 6:34 a.m.

Dumpling lovers, circle your e-calendar now for Oct. 15. That's the day the folks who brought you Baconfest will launch Dumpling Fest in Chicago. As with Baconfest's bountiful spread, expect...

Pizza passion: Menus, boxes, toys and more, it’s all in the museum

May 2, 2019 at 1:03 p.m.

Kendall Bruns' U.S. Pizza Museum is somewhere between being a state of mind and a state of being. The collection is there, more than 500 menus, boxes, toys, clothing and...

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