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ALBANY PARK — Arun’s Thai Restaurant in Albany Park will close Sunday, offering fans of the fine-dining spot one last chance to savor its menu before its award-winning chef and owner retires. Arun Sampanthavivat was born and raised in Thailand. He opened his eponymous restaurant in 1985, offering an upscale, elaborate take on his native […]
RAVENSWOOD — A studio specializing in custom neon lighting has relocated from the north suburbs to Ravenswood’s arts corridor and is hosting a grand opening Saturday. Lightwriters Neon Chicago was launched by Jacob Fishman in 1977 and, until recently, the family-owned studio has been based out of suburban Northbrook. Earlier this year it started its […]
LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square’s circus and magic-themed gelato shop will close its doors for good at the end of December, its owner said. Chef and founder Jay Bliznick opened Sideshow Gelato, 4819 N. Western Ave., in May 2023 with the backing of magician Penn Jillette. The business has Jillette’s backing thanks to Bliznick creating custom […]
CHICAGO — With pumpkin-carving season behind us, Chicagoans can compost their gourds at environmentally friendly Pumpkin Smash events around the city. Each year, the city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation teams up with ward offices and neighborhoods to host 10 Pumpkin Smashes where neighbors can create compost that helps enrich soil. Composting keeps pumpkins out […]