Tyson Beckford for Michael Bastian

“This season I was really inspired by a very particular kind of New York guy we’re calling ‘The Extra Man’. This phrase actually came from an old article in the New York Times from 1974 talking about the guys in the city that hostesses always kept on file for when they needed a charming, well dressed single man to round out their dinner parties. These guys were always so pulled together and interesting that anyone would be happy to be seated next to them in a dinner party. They also really had strong personal style and thought nothing of getting all dressed up at a minutes notice. So their dressed-up New York style really influenced this season for me.” – Michael Bastian

Can this be true? Is the infamous Rock & Republic logo now on the shelves at Kohl’s Department Stores?

GrandBar Chicago – 1600 W. Grand Ave.

GrandBar couldn’t be a better name for the soon to be popular gem of Chicago’s Near West Side. The bar is literally bringing a new “spin” to Chicago’s Near West Side, with acts and DJs such as GrandBar’s current in-house resident, DJ Crisp E. GrandBar is sure to soon make waves throughout the Chicagoland area and add to the rich history the Near West Side has already established.

Muga Dinner Menu for 2/20/12

Even with Restaurant Week in full swing, remember not to lose sight of other enjoyable food offerings intertwined amongst these days. On Monday night, join prestigious winemaker Juan Muga of Muga Winery, for an extensive Spanish wine and dinner spread at D.O.C. Wine Bar Chicago.

There’s a lot of controversy surrounding 22 year old, Chris Brown, but there is no denying he is one very talented artist, possessing a brilliant voice and amazing dance skills, both displayed very well in he’s latest music video “Turn up”. This electrifying music video was directed by Chris Brown himself and Godfrey Taberez, and is the first video and first single on his upcoming ablum “Fortune”, due out on March 16th.