Chris Lamorte

Pearl Jam Sunday, 8 p.m. Unlike Pearl Jam's fan-club gig at the Vic Theatre on Thursday, the band's headlining Lollapalooza set shied away from rarities and leaned heavily toward the...

Cafe 103 1909 W. 103rd St.; 773-238-5115 People were dubious when South Siders Shirley Makinney and her husband, Blair, opened gourmet food shop Beverly's Pantry three years ago. Fancy foods?...

Maybe it was because it fell in the middle of the week, but the 4th of July holiday caught us by surprise this year. And that got us thinking: There...

Al Primo Canto 5414 W. Devon Ave.; 773-631-0100 Brazilian steakhouses? Those are, like, so 2003. The latest all-you-can-eat concept to migrate from South America is the galeteria. Think of it...

Machu Picchu 3856 N. Ashland Ave. 773-472-0471 A Peruvian restaurant has taken over the space last occupied by Islands, that tacky Caribbean joint. The decor is spare, save for enormous,...

"What an awesome place! The food is fresh, delicious and beautifully plated. I had the grand marnier seared salmon which was ... the best salmon I've had since I can...

The spot: It's easy to zip right by little Bonsoiree Cafe & Delicacies, a charming-yet-modern BYOB with an awning obscured by trees. Maybe that's why co-owners, chefs, (and sometimes servers)...

Room 21 2110 S. Wabash Ave.; 312-328-1198 We didn't think it possible, but Jerry Kleiner (Gioco, Marche, Red Light and Carnivale) has gone over the top. His new 6,000-square-foot South...

It's hard to believe Red Bull came to the States a decade ago. Though it's still got the wings to fly over the competition, more and more energy drinks are...

Room 21 2110 S. WABASH AVE. 312-328-1198 We didn't think it possible, but Jerry Kleiner (Gioco, Marche, Red Light and Carnivale) has gone over the top. His new 6,000-square-foot South...