Chinese Food that is Above the Rest

In my experience the best Chinese Food in the city comes from a little place on North Broadway.  It is completely unpretentious and has a tiny seating area.  But the cuisine does not disappoint. Hunan Egg Roll King provides everything I want from a Chinese restaurant.  They feature excellent recipes, quality ingredients, fast delivery times, generous … Continue reading Chinese Food that is Above the Rest

A Chinese Chicago Stock Exchange seems Incomprehensible

How can selling the Chicago Stock Exchange to a Chinese Investor Group possibly be a good idea?  There are frequently stories in the news about Chinese cyber-espionage attempts.  Now it is permissible to sell them a trading hub which must be connected to many key financial computer systems?  I cannot believe the transaction will be approved by … Continue reading A Chinese Chicago Stock Exchange seems Incomprehensible

Why Is Narrative Art So Important?

I am not a fan of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the proposed new venue between McCormick Place and Soldier Field.  It seems like a misplaced priority, insisting on this particular site seems needlessly destructive, and the design is horrendous.  Vocalizing that usually means hearing from one of its supporters.  “Why wouldn’t you want something that creates green … Continue reading Why Is Narrative Art So Important?

The Changing Face of the North Side

Re-purposing Finkl Steel’s site is the latest chapter in a forty-year transformation.  Their now-demolished factory had been a presence on Cortland Street at the Chicago River my entire life.  Driving through you could often catch glimpses of heavy machinery and steel making in action.  I had not been by since before they moved.  So I visited yesterday … Continue reading The Changing Face of the North Side

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