The I’s are the windows to the soul
It's a great relief to discover you're not a psychopath. I was afforded this pleasure when handwriting analyst Bart Baggett, who hosted Handwriting University at the Fitzpatrick Hotel several days...
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Guinness can work as a dessert too
Having a hard time letting go of those St. Patrick's Day memories? Professional dessert chef (and amateur bartender) Laura Fieberg has a solution. And it's in the freezer. The Guinness...
How to follow Elton John’s lead at supper
In the bio-documentary, "Tantrums & Tiaras," Elton John--who takes the Allstate Arena stage at 8 p.m. Saturday--claims to never leave home without Colman's English Mustard, HP Sauce (a British steak...
Showdown near for Chicagoan
When cover model Fabio scoured the nation seeking 12 finalists for his new reality show, "Mr. Romance," he was sure to book a Chicagoan. Well, actually, Hakan Emden was living...
Here’s a surprise: Chicago has a cash-stuffed cigar box
Hidden somewhere in Chicago is a cigar box containing $5,000. Actually, there probably are a few cash-stuffed cigar boxes hidden around the city, but claiming this one won't get you...
Loop radio looks for that special quality
Lisa Yanchick sips a drink at the Hard Rock Cafe bar, her see-through shirt, fishnet stockings and leather boots drawing more attention than the music memorabilia on the walls. "You...
The Love Chef serves advice on the side
It's no longer enough to cook a good steak, apparently. In addition to serving as the chef de cuisine at Aria, 200 N. Columbus Drive, Brad Parsons dispenses relationship advice...
A truck is the bait for an Ultimate Guy
Who knows more about finding Mr. Right than truck manufacturers? Most people! But that didn't stop us at the Guy Page from strutting our stuff for the good people at...
Learning to use food as, well, bait
The name of your class--Totally Hands-on Guys Night: How to Score You'll be studying with--Rosemary and a tub honey For your exam--Coat your hands in virgin olive oil and ....
She teaches math . . . and humility
It's not unusual for men to gawk at women's chests. But in the case of Jennifer Thompson, they're gawking out of jealousy. The 5-foot-5, 132-pound 7th-grade math teacher can bench-press...