On The Town

Celebrity Sightings & Appearances

ON THE TOWN with Linda Matlow

by Linda Matlow

 EATZI’s Comes To Town…Mmmmmmm!

Eatzi’s Easygoing Gourmet recently had their media preview for the grand opening of the chain’s newest offering in the Century Mall in Lakeview, Illinois

Oh my!  Like they had to ask twice.  Eatzi’s is located at 2828 North Clark Street in the atrium level of the Century Mall.

    The lucky, the few, the chosen got to feast on an incredible array of offerings of gourmet convenience.  From pastas, pizzas,Italian dishes, salads, European market, artisan bakery, wines from all over the universe... this gastronomic orgy to go is a welcome addition to any area of town, but I sure am glad they are in my neighborhood.

     All of the food is made fresh daily and pre-packaged, labeled and placed in open view refrigerators giving a wide view of selections to choose from.

    They also have deli-style, where you can mix and match everything from the best filet mignon I have tasted in years, to perfectly seasoned chicken curry and Thai fried rice, and a variety of shrimp dishes.

     I do not think there is popular food item they do not have readily available to their patrons. A truly amazing selection!

     If you would like a selection of fresh breads and desserts to accompany your feast, walk a few feet to the appropriate counter for personal service.  And while in the vicinity of the bread, do not miss the selection of cheese offerings from around the world.

      Eatzi’s should be open to the public this month. Call ahead for hours: 773-832-9310.

SARAH JESSICA PARKER

GETS “LOVELY” IN THE CITY…

       Fans of Sarah Jessica Parker started their pilgrimage to Marshall Field’s State Street store hours before the store opened.  It’s a good bet quite a few people played hookie from work on Monday.

      Sarah, wearing a pale pink dress by Alexander McQueen and a great pair of shoes to go with the dress, signed hundreds of autographs for the thousands of fans that showed up and filled the store’s first floor and lined the atrium levels on all floors to get a view from above.

       She did not disappoint the loyal.  A few normally sane women broke down in tears upon moving up to the front to have their bottle of “LOVELY” signed and broke down crying.

     Sarah, handed them Kleenex and had them walking away smiling and laughing. “Georgia”, a 24-year-old fan from Palatine, Illinois was one of those fans. When asked why she showed up for Sarah’s appearance, she stated that Sarah meant a lot to her.

     “She was a huge inspiration to me when I was going thru some stuff and watching ‘Sex and the City’, it helped get me thru,” noted the devoted fan.

JENNY MAC GETS “DIRTY”…

       Actress Jenny McCarthy, a proud native of Chicago, attended the party for her new movie, “Dirty Love”, for which she wrote the screenplay and self-produced.

      Her estranged husband John Asher directed the film.  Members of McCarthy’s family (including her mother Linda) and several of her hometown friends filled up Morgan’s Bar & Grill on Halsted.

SIBLING CELEBS...

 “Apprentice” star Bill Rancic signed copies of his new book, “Beyond the Lemonade Stand.”  His sister, Karen Soenen, is the book’s co-author.  Ms. Soenen attended and spoke to the crowd along with her now famous bother.  The event was at Border’s Books & Music State Street store.

FANS SAY...“GO WEST”

The line of devoted fans was a few blocks long for recent Grammy Award-winner Kanye West, when the Chicago native stopped in to meet fans and to sign copies of Late Registration at his hometown Borders Books & Music on Michigan Avenue.

BOSTON DOES CHICAGO...

Celebrity Stylist Lloyd Boston was all the rage when he stopped by Marshall Field’s State Street store in Chicago last month. 

Trend-seeking Chicagoans caught the Style Network’s “go-to” man, Boston, and took notes on how to get the “Look for Less.”  Boston showcased the must-have items for Fall that can fit within any budget, so plan on seeing a much more stylish and better looking Chicago soon!

BILL PAXTON “SWINGS” INTO TOWN...

Bill Paxton attended the screening of his latest silver screen accomplishment, The Greatest Game Ever Played, at Loews Cineplex on Michigan Avenue in Chicago last month.       

Director Paxton, was joined by writer Mark Frost and the film’s star, Shia LaBeouf, at the special advance screening. 

Each were given a special golf club from Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, presented by Brenda Sexton of the Illinois Film Office.

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