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Archive: May 31, 2007

Rain, rain, go away...

We hope the weather clears up because the annual Movies in the Park starts Friday. The multi-venue event features a wide variety of films screened in various city parks throughout the summer. If you can't make it to everything--and you shouldn't, "Barnyard" and "Gridiron Gang" are on the roster--we say head to the spelling bee flick "Akeelah and the Bee" Friday; last summer's best blockbuster, "Mission: Impossible III" June 8; last year's best animated film, "Flushed Away" June 15; the overrated-but-fun "Superman II" June 28; the classic Indiana Jones original, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" July 17; one of the ultimate filmed-in-Chicago flicks, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"; and the Audrey Hepburn classic, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" July 26.





If that's not enough, the Chicago Outdoor Movies Festival in Grant Park kicks off in July 17.







What movies do you want to see outdoors this summer?


Categories: Matt Pais Movies
May 31, 2007 3:13 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

ALL BOTTLED UP: Sinbad's

The spot: In the winter, Sinbad's Fine Mediterranean Grill is a prime spot for take-out. But in warm weather, the small cluster of tables in the below-street-level seating area beckons with twinkling white lights, leafy trees and plenty of people watching. Relax with starters like tangy baba ghanouj ($4.95) or stuffed grape leaves ($4.50), then fill up with surprisingly elegant-but-inexpensive dishes such as grilled chicken and roasted almonds served atop an ample dollop of hummus ($9.95) or lamb shank cooked in tomato sauce and served alongside basmati rice ($11.95). 

The bottle: From the outside, Sage Restaurant appears to be just a cafe. But in the rear of the airy space, you'll find a small collection of wine and foodstuffs for sale. Pick up a bottle of Guntrum Riesling 2005 ($24), a white from the Germany's Rheinhessen region that manages to be both crisp and slightly sweet, making it a good match for Mediterranean food-not to mention an outdoor patio. Be sure to ask for a chilled bottle.


Categories: BYOB
May 31, 2007 2:56 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)
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