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Show: DJ Shadow “The 14 years that have passed since the release of DJ Shadow’s debut album, Endtroducing. . . . . , have done little to diminish the shocking impact of its elaborate sample-based constructions, and the legions of wannabes who’ve tried to match its quality haven’t done much damage either,” writes Miles Raymer. “Shadow himself seems to have given up on matching it, and has instead switched from showcasing the depth of his crates to emphasizing their breadth.”
Dinner: Vintage 338 Father-son team Tom and Chris Barkulis like southern European wine and food, and they want you to as well. It’s hard to argue with the case they make for Vintage 338: head chef Blaze Correia (formerly of Rockit); about 30 Spanish, French, and Italian wines; a pretty Lincoln Park location; and late-night hours.
