Edward Lee has had some pinch-me moments over the years. The Korean American chef opened successful restaurants in New York, Louisville and Washington, D.C. Plus, he’s been a frequent judge and competitor on American cooking shows, including winning a variety meats showdown on “Iron Chef America.”
Superfans, in particular fangirls, are nothing new. Think of the photographs of young women screaming and fainting at the sight of the Beatles or Elvis. In her exuberant historical romp, “Swoon,” Bea Martinez-Gatell goes back even further, to the overheated admirers of the attractively unavailable Lord Byron.
There’s still time to enjoy a meal with Santa this weekend at The Greggory and LAGO. We’ve also got Christmas movie trivia at Tapville Social and options for dining out on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
Suburban painters, crafters and other artists who want to show off their skills can apply for the 2026 maker-in-residence program at Wheeling’s Indian Trails Public Library.
“What should you drink at the beach once summer breezes turn into crisp autumn winds?” The answer: Mushrooms. Hey. Wait. Where are you going?
It has seemed a little tougher to muster up the holiday spirit this year. Reflecting on Christmas traditions and seasonal events may help to get us in the right frame of mind.
Stand-up comedian and Naperville native Vik Pandya comes home for the holidays to headline a show at Batavia’s Comedy Vault.