Standing Room Only News

"This impossibly tender beef is one of the best I've sampled in Chicago." [ Photographs: Nick Kindelsperger ] Pop's Italian Beef 10337 South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago IL 60655 ; 773-239-1243 The Short Order: Succulent Italian beef with crunchy giardineria .

"Honey Vanilla Bean, Thai Chili, Wildberry Lavender, and Smoked Chocolate aren't exactly the flavors found at most ice cream shops." [Photographs: Nick Kindelsperger] Jeni's Ice Cream 59 Spruce Street, Columbus Ohio 43215 ; 614-228-9960 The Short Order: Creamy and complex ice cream Want Fries with That? Just sweets here but check out the Belgian ...

Don't come here for the pizza. Come for one of the best Italian beef sandwiches in Chicago.

Q: Several years ago I read in the New York Times that airlines were considering offering flights where some passengers would stand rather than sit, presumably allowing airlines to cram more people into their planes.

How often have you heard long time flyers lament that air travel has become like riding the bus? Well, according to an interview with Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair Holdings Ltd.

Donalyn Miller is a 6th grade language arts teacher in Texas who is said to have a "gift": She can turn even the most reluctant readers into students who can't put their books down.

Want Fries with That? Surprisingly no. Want Ketchup? Just to help get down the fries.

Just don't call them tapas - gourmet nibbles at L'Avant Comptoir. If anyone can make Parisians stand up for good food, it's the bistro maestro Yves Camdeborde, whose new L'Avant Comptoir has been packed to the rafters since it opened a week ago.

Curbed has the results of yesterday's auction of The Locale in Greenpoint. The 16-unit condo auction was held by Sheldon Goode at the New York Marriott and by the sound of it was quite effective.

The best bA nh mA in Chicago? [Photographs: Nick Kindelsperger ] Nhu' Lan Bakery 2612 W. Lawrence, Chicago IL 60625 ; 773-878-9898 The Short Order: Freshly baked bread and perfect bA nh mA .

Submissions were carefully reviewed and evaluated by a committee of volunteer tutors before selecting the work of thirty-two students.

Hundreds of people gathered for a town hall meeting Wednesday night to address more than 30-million dollars in cuts to state programs for people with disabilities.

"I don't need much in my life, just a 100% all-beef natural casing Vienna Beef hot dog with freshly fried French fries." [Photographs: Nick Kindelsperger] 35th Street Red Hots 500 W 35th Street, Chicago IL 60609 The Short Order: Bare bones hot dog stand serving minimalist dogs with handfuls of handmade fries.

"It's one of the best sandwiches you can get in Chicago for under $4." [Photographs: Nick Kindelsperger ] Tropi Cuban 3000 W. Lyndale Street, Chicago IL 60647 ; 773-252-0230 The Short Order: Friendly stand in Cuban grocery store, with incredible Cuban sandwich.

Last night Cynthia brought two great names to Knitting Central for complimentary lecture and trunk show.

Want Fries with That? Of the fried options, the fries don't really stand out. Want Ketchup? Nope, just their zippy tartar sauce.

The Fusion Theatre Company is the first company in Albuquerque to perform "How the Other Half Loves," a play written by Alan Ayckbourn, who also wrote "Standing Room Only." Director Gil Lazier said "How the Other Half Loves" is a fast-paced classic comedy that has entertained audiences since the show opened Sept.

"Susie's is a veritable wonderland of grease and the only advice I have is to submit." [Photographs: Nick Kindelsperger ] Susie's Drive Thru 4126 W. Montrose Avenue, Chicago IL 60641; 773-283-6544a Z The Short Order: Eclectic diner fare, with incredible milkshakes.

Want Fries with That? No sides are needed. Save room for tacos. Want Ketchup? Just bottles and bottles of bright and spicy tomatillo salsa.

An Irish airline is eyeing a new space-saving seat arrangement that could one day see its passengers travelling upright on short-haul flights.