Stephanie Izard and Paul Kahan Are Throwing You a Block Party

Stephanie Izard and Paul Kahan Are Throwing You a Block Party
You’re Also About to Find Out What Burlesque and Lockpicking Have in Common
By Sam Eichner

Weekend is as weekend does.

Wednesday

FROM PERKS

            These Pocket Squares Are Different. Good Different.

You expect your pocket squares to be soft pieces of fabric with unique patterns. You don’t expect them to
be made from internationally sourced linen with an edge crocheted by hand. Which means you’re in for a great surprise in a minute.

FIELD DAY

            An Accessory-Rich Pop-Up with Fall on the Mind

Autumn: Hi, I’m here.
Peter Field: Hi, my master tailors have a new retail-focused pop-up at Block 37, featuring
our handsome pocket squares and wool ties, plus American Trench socks, Pratt & Hart gloves and quick
alterations for walk-ins.
You: This is about my new fall wardrobe, isn’t it…

Friday

LOCK THE CASBAH

            Burlesque, Drinks and the Art of Lockpicking

Friday night, you’re going to a near-century-old mansion in Logan Square to watch a demonstration from an
internationally renowned lockpicker, enjoy some burlesque and imbibe classic drinks from an open bar. All
while wondering what someone has to do to become an internationally renowned lockpicker.

Saturday

BAYLESS IS MORE

            How Rick Bayless Does Oktoberfest

In the 1800s, Germans brought their brewing methods to Mexico. On Saturday, Rick Bayless is paying it
forward with an Oktoberfest party at Cruz Blanca, where they’ll showcase their new lager alongside
Strasbourg pretzels, live polka music and bratwurst tacos. Bratwurst tacos: it’s an Oktoberfest miracle.

SPIRITED AWAY

            You Will Drink and Eat Whiskey Here

2Twenty2 Tavern grand-opens on Saturday in the Loop. On weekends, you’ll have a new late-night lounge for
live music and aged-in-house whiskey drinks. On weekdays, you’ll have an after-work hang replete with
whiskey-glazed wings and whiskey-glazed donuts. Either way: whiskey.

Sunday

MARKET FORCES

            The Food Festival to End Them All

Chefs Stephanie Izard and Paul Kahan have teamed up to bring you the first-ever Fulton Market Harvest Fest.
There’ll be food from the likes of Au Cheval, the Publican and Duck Duck Goat. There’ll be music from JC
Brooks & the Uptown Sound. There’ll be beer. And there’ll be no excuse for not going.

Sam Eichner likes literature, reality television and his twin cats equally. He has consistently been told he needs a shave since he started growing facial hair.

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