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The Next Dose | March 11th

Dose Hearts February

We gave you a breather in January, hoping you would use the time to rejuvenate, relax, and get 2011 out of your system. Did you miss us? We missed you. February’s Dose was all about love. We hope you felt it. m & b vintage? Charmed, we’re sure. Spanish chorizo, oils, vinegars, and canned seafood [...]
The shave of things: Angry Barber

When it comes to pampering, it seems that ladies have all the fun. Guys, we haven’t forgotten you. Along with the revival of longstanding heritage brands and the way that things once were, we’ve seen a renewed appreciation of old-timey barber shops, where straight razor shaves are an occasional indulgence if not a weekly tradition. [...]
No Spain, No Gain

There are no shortage of specialty markets in Chicago. When it comes to procuring Spanish delicacies, however, there’s a lamentable dearth. Come Sunday, Vera chef Mark Mendez and Chicago-based importer JDY Gourmet will fill that void: The duo’s Spanish Market will take over the back hall of the River East Art Center, displaying a beautiful [...]
Get Dosed on 2/12!

Move over, love. Spring is in the air — in the middle of winter — and there’s no better way to celebrate than a day at Dose. Get your fix Sunday, February 12 at the River East Art Center. Here’s how to eat your way through the Market: Start your morning off right with sourcream [...]
Get Artsy with A Muse

What’s your authentic Valentine’s message? Take a moment away from all the shopping and eating this Sunday to get in touch with a sentiment you’d like to express to someone you love. It’s as easy as 1-2-3: Step one: Visit with A Muse and tell them something special about your valentine and they’ll turn into a [...]
Eyes on the prize: Labrabbit Optics

If you’ve had our luck, you too have been wearing glasses basically since you popped out of the womb. Fortunately, the options have vastly improved from those yellowing clear plastic Snoopy frames our, um, friends wore in the ’80s. Case in point: the wild selection of frames at Coyote DeGroot’s Labrabbit Optics. Two years ago, DeGroot [...]
Pickled: A Brine-Inspired, Pucker-Inducing Pop-Up

Fermentation is a fine thing. But few we know are as passionate about its possibilites as Mark Steuer, chef of The Bedford in Wicker Park. Long ago, he made pickle-focused plans with a fellow brine buff, mixologist Clint Rogers (of Henri and The Gage). Come Sunday, February 12, they’ll be coming to fruition at Pickled, [...]
Dose Talk from Dose Market on Vimeo.

Dose Talk

Dose friends, Potluck Creative, thought they’d have some fun at HoliDose and asked Dosers and Dosees a few questions about what they think makes Dose tick — all while taking some gorgeous footage on the Dose Market floor. Check it all out in the video below: Dose Talk from Dose Market on Vimeo.
Give Us Some Sugar: Celestial Kitchens Debuts at Dose

Whether you’re a Valentine’s Day hater or appreciator, chances are you love you some sugar. We’ve fallen hard for Celeste Dolan of Celestial Kitchens, debuting at Dose on February 12. You don’t need a date to dive into pear- and raspberry-filled handpies. And research has shown that cranberry crostatas are best enjoyed when single. ‘Scone’ [...]