Jodi and Chelsea are going all over the worldwide web this week, starting with updates on TikTok’s favorite courtroom drama, the Karen Read trial (5:50), before finally being ready to talk about the international implications of Hawk Tuah Girl (16:20). Then, Jodi tells Chelsea what she’s looking forward to this year, like the potential of Gladiator II and Wicked: Part One becoming 2024’s Barbenheimer (32:24), and a very Josh Hartnett summer (39:24). Finally, they talk about the last two episodes of Clipped, the portrayal of the notorious “silly rabbit” interview, and how the finale left them feeling (46:15), before sharing their personal obsessions of the week (1:0 0:15).
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It’s time to hop in the hot springs of an unknown planet with the Midnight Boys as they give you their instant reactions to the latest episode of The Boys (08:37). Later, they break down all the latest mystery and intrigue in the new episode of The Acolyte and discuss what is working for them in this latest Star Wars show (53:04).
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The Ringer’s Bill Simmons updates his NBA tier list after the latest free agent moves and then discusses what he thinks Danny Ainge’s plan is with Lauri Markkanen, why the CBA is broken, and the thought process behind Wyc Grousbeck’s decision to sell his stake in the Celtics (02:06). Next, Bill is joined by Fox Sports’ Rob Stone to discuss the disappointing USMNT loss to Uruguay, debate whether Christian Pulisic is good enough to be the best player on a team, talk about the lost opportunities to capitalize on soccer interest in the country, and more (31:39). Bill is also joined by Van Lathan, and they talk through the drafting of Bronny James, the hope they have for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F to be decent, what will happen with Joe Biden, the Kendrick Lamar–Drake beef, and their thoughts on Season 3 of FX’s The Bear (55:24).
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For the past seven years, Filipina baker Jenni Vee has proven that she understands celebrations need a cake, it’s the centerpiece for parties, birthdays, weddings, and everyday revelries. So when Vee decided to celebrate trans communities, she thought deeply about representing herself and fellow trans women with an immaculate confection swirling with the pink, white, and blue colors of the trans pride flag.
Vee has a lot to celebrate with the debut of her second location, Jennivee’s Bakery & Cafe, which opened Friday, June 28 at 2925 N. Halsted Street. Peachy, peppy, and polished, the roomy space reflects the effervescent style and energy of its owner, also clad in a pink ensemble, with nods to classic Parisian charm with a black-and-white checkerboard floor and crystal chandeliers also seen at the original bakery.
“Trans Girl Magic cake is near and dear to my heart,” Vee says of the buttercream-frosted lemon poundcake with strawberry filling. “It’s bright, it’s fruity, it’s vibrant — kind of like how I would describe the trans community as a whole!”
When all the tables arrive (supply chain delays continue to plague the hospitality industry), it will seat up to 50 alongside long, glowing pastry cases packed with signature hits like ube-chiffon purple velvet cake and bright green buko pandan cupcakes. There’s a selection of gelatos and an espresso bar, where the team serves Sparrow coffee and caffeinated interpretations of Vee’s creations — think banana Biscoff lattes and tiramisu affogato.
Peachy pink tones lend a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Luca Del Sol affogato (pistachio gelato, lemon cake, espresso).
Once staff have settled in and operations are running smoothly, Vee says she’d like to add sweet and savory Filipino breakfast and brunch staples. It was an option she hadn’t considered in 2017 when she opened her original bakery in a tiny space at Sheffield and Aldine in Lakeview. At the time, Vee and her mother were the only employees and she “didn’t know the first thing about running a business,” she says. “All I knew is I wanted to create cakes that people would love and a safe space that’s very inclusive and welcoming to everyone.”
That was five years before fine dining juggernaut Kasama became the world’s first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, sparking a “boom” of interest in upscale Pinoy cuisine, Vee says. She is eager to leverage the opportunity to extend that excitement to pastry and baked goods by highlighting the country’s significant pantheon of sweet and savory delights.
“We have a rich culture and history of pastry [influenced by] 400 years of Spanish colonization,” she says. “The beauty of Filipino cusine is that it’s so diverse and regional. I’m from an island called Cebu where we have our own traditional pastries and breakfast items that I want to showcase. And now we have the space to do it!”
Venture inside Jennivee’s Bakery & Cafe and peek at its menu items in the photographs below.
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Sean and Amanda recap the third installment of the Quiet Place franchise—the Lupita Nyong’o–starring A Quiet Place: Day One—which surprised both of them with its scale and quality (1:00). Then, they are joined by Chris Ryan to discuss Kevin Costner’s gigantic gamble Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1 (25:00). The trio dig into its weirdness, its Western tropes and subversions, and whether it stands even the slightest chance of not bombing.
With a dock conveniently located behind the building, Lawrence’s is an ideal pit stop when boating or kayaking down the river. The 24-hour fried seafood specialist has been in operation since 1971, selling an array of crispy shrimp, fish, frog legs, oysters, chicken, and more. The signature crustaceans are sourced from the Gulf and boast a thick breading, though diners can opt for lighter batter. Either way, make sure to give it a dunk in the hot sauce.
At first, Thiollier is just a vendor for poison-related items, but his full story — along with St. Trina’s — will take the rest of your time in the Shadow Realm to play out.
Our Elden Ring DLC guide will walk you through where to find Thiollier and St. Trina, and all the steps you’ll need to take to complete their questline.
Thiollier and St. Trina locations
You’ll meet Thiollier first near the Pillar Path Cross Site of Grace in Gravesite Plain. You can reach him there before you take on Castle Ensis.
Later, after you enter Shadow Keep, you’ll be able to find St. Trina in the Cerulean Coast at the Garden of Deep Purple Site of Grace, and Thiollier will move to be with her there.
Thiollier first meeting in Graveyard Plain
There’s not really a rush to go find Thiollier at his initial location by Pillar Path Cross Site of Grace, but, since his questline overlaps with Moore’s, it’s probably best to get that initial meeting out of the way early before things get complicated. You can get there before tackling Castle Ensis by crossing Ellac Greatbridge, and then just taking the right inside the solider camp.
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Once you reach the Pillar Path Cross Site of Grace and Miquella’s Cross, chat with Thiollier and exhaust his dialogue.
Check in with Moore after meeting Thiollier
After you have your first talk with Thiollier, head back to the Main Gate Cross Site of Grace in front of Belurat. Check in with Moore and talk to him, and he’ll give you some Black Syrup for Thiollier.
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Head across to Pillar Path Cross Site of Grace to give the Black Syrup and then ask about the Black Syrup. Choose I’m tired of life next, and Thiollier will hand you Thiollier’s Concoction. This is an item you’ll use with the Dragon Communion Priestess on Igon’s questline.
Break the great rune (and the charm)
Before you can make any more progress, you need to break a great rune that’s blocking your path. You probably haven’t even seen it yet, but it’s time to get it out of the way.
To break it, you need to approachShadow Keep. Just before you reach the front door, you’ll get a pair of messages — “Somewhere, a great rune has broken…” and “And so too has a powerful charm.” These both generally relate to Miquella and the NPCs you’ve met so far. For Thiollier and St. Trina specifically, the great rune was blocking a path you’ll need to head to now.
Reach the Stone Coffin Fissure and defeat the Putrescent Knight
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All the way at the southern tip of the Southern Shores, there’s a fissure you can climb (fall) down. That’s your next stop. At the bottom, you’ll find the The Fissure Site of Grace at the entrance to the Cerulean Coast and the Stone Coffin Fissure — this is where the rune we broke was blocking your progress.
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A bit further along, you’ll face the Putrescent Knight and unlock the Garden of Deep Purple Site of Grace. Once you do, you’ll be right near where St. Trina has been hiding.
Head into the tunnel by the Garden of Deep Purple Site of Grace to meet St. Trina. She’s not very talkative. Don’t do anything with her yet. Instead, leave and then go check in with Thiollier.
Tell Thiollier about St. Trina’s whereabouts
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Go back to the Pillar Path Cross Site of Grace and speak with Thiollier. Tell him St. Trina’s whereabouts, and he’ll relocate.
Imbibe the nectar
The next part of their questline is a little confusing (and dark). Head back to the Garden of Deep Purple and go chat with Thiollier.
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Ignore his warnings, and go talk to St. Trina. When you have the option, choose to imbibe nectar. Just like Thiollier said, this will kill you immediately. That’s the plan, though, so trust the process.
Keep respawning at the site of grace and then imbibing the nectar over and over — four times in a row — until you start hearing St. Trina’s voice on the black screen before you respawn.
Defeat Thiollier
Once you hear St. Trina’s words, head back and try to pass the message on to Thiollier. It’ll take two tries, and he won’t be receptive.
Imbibe the nectar (and die) again. You’ll hear a bit more from St. Trina in the darkness.
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When you respawn, you’ll get invaded by Thiollier. Defeat him to pick up the St. Trina’s Smile talisman.
Pass on St. Trina’s words
Head into the cave and talk to Thiollier again. Drink the nectar again. Die again.
This time, when you respawn and speak to him again, Thiollier will finally hear you out. Pass on St. Trina’s words to him.
Burn the Sealing Tree
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St. Trina and Thiollier’s questline won’t come to an end for a while. You’ll have to finish Shadow Keep, cross the Rauh Ruins, defeat Romina, Saint of the Bud at the Church of the Bud, and then finally use Messmer’s Kindling to burn the Sealing Tree.
That will open the Tower of Shadow and teleport you to the Enir-Ilim: Outer Wall Site of Grace in Enir-Ilim. Before you explore too far, though, it’s time to check in on Thiollier one last time.
Talk to Thiollier
Head back to the Garden of Deep Purple and talk to Thiollier — he won’t have much to say. Imbibe St. Trina’s nectar again, hear what she has to say now, and then return to Thiollier.
He probably still won’t have anything to say, but this will ensure you can summon him for…
Summon Thiollier to fight Leda and her allies
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After you make it all the way through all of Enir-Ilim, you’ll come to a large arena where you face off against Needle Knight Leda and her allies — Redmane Freyja, Dryleaf Dane, and, possibly, Sir Moore.
You can summon Thiollier and, if you’ve followed his questline, Sir Ansbach to aid you in the fight.
Thiollier’s fight isn’t over yet.
Summon Thiollier for the final boss fight
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After defeating Leda, you’ll make your way up to the Divine Gate for the game’s final boss fight. Before you step through the fog wall, there will (might) be summon signs for your allies, Ansbach and Thiollier.
No matter how the fight goes down, rest at the new Gate of Divinity Site of Grace. After, you’ll find Thiollier dead nearby where you can pick up Thiollier’s Hidden Needle and Thiollier’s set of armor. (Ansbach may be here as well.)
Receive St. Trina’s Blossom
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With the fight done, head back to the Garden of the Purple Deep one last time. You’ll find St. Trina dead as well, but she left you the St. Trina’s Blossom (quite fetching) headgear.
The Midnight Boys kick things off with a discussion on the latest episode of The Boys, focusing on Hughie and his father and much more (08:15). Then the guys dive into the latest episode of The Acolyte and react to the reveal of the masked villain (52:40). Later, listen to Nerd News Minute as the Boys react to the latest pictures of James Gunn’s Superman suit (01:21:48).
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Improve your vibe in River North with cold-pressed juices such as Adrenal Dream (orange, coconut water, magnesium, pink salt) and Kill Shot (camu camu, oil of oregano, echinacea, turmeric, ginger, green apple, lemon, honey). Beyond offering a variety of “cleanses,” superfood smoothies, and acai bowls, HI-VIBE also serves matcha lattes, bone broth, and granola bars made with brazil nuts, hemp, and pumpkin seeds. Place a pickup or delivery order online here or visit the second location in Lakeview.
Ben, Steve Ahlman, and Matt James discuss the biggest news from this week’s Nintendo Direct (including a Legend of Zelda with playable Zelda and proof of life for Metroid Prime 4), gaming’s suddenly stacked release schedule for the rest of 2024, and what the Switch 2’s launch lineup could look like. Then they reflect on the legacy of Elden Ring and share their spoiler-free early impressions of its acclaimed new expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.
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Chris and Andy talk about the news that production has begun on another Game of Thrones spinoff series based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas (1:00). Then, they talk about the first few episodes of The Boys Season 4 and the direction the show is heading in its final season (13:56). Finally, they are joined by Top Chef host Gail Simmons to discuss last night’s finale episode and some of the competition changes that were made this season (36:09).
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Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC poses one big question, the type of earthshaking query that can rattle the philosophical foundation of any gamer’s mindset: “What if Elden Ring, but more?”
In truth, you’re the only person who can answer that question for yourself. But if you’ve played a bunch of the base game — and hit all the pre-requisites for accessing the DLC — one look at Shadow of the Erdtree is likely enough impetus to sigh, sit down, and recognize it’s time to do it all again.
As with all things Elden Ring, there’s no need to brave this expansion alone. Start with our guide on the recommended level for Shadow of the Erdtree, then see what to do first in the Elden Ring DLC, or get lost in our interactive map. From there, if you find yourself stuck on any of the byzantine legacy dungeons, check out our walkthroughs for Belurat, Castle Ensis, and Shadow Keep.
Yes, “more Elden Ring” might sound like a daunting proposition. But Shadow of the Erdtree retains one quality that made the base game such a standout: It’s way easier (and way more fun) when you phone a friend.
When Viceroy Chicago executive chef Verlord Laguatan moved to the U.S. from the Philippines 16 years ago, he found all Americans knew about Filipino cuisine was adobo chicken and ube.
The success of Kasama, Boonie Foods, and other spots has demonstrated Chicago now possesses a deeper interest in the cuisine. While working in Wicker Park at Indian street food restaurant Wazwan, he supplemented the South Asian menu with Pinoy-inspiredred items.
Laguatan is now seizing a larger opportunity by bringing Southeast Asian flavors to the Viceroy’s rooftop cocktail lounge, formerly known as Devereaux. The space’s new name is Pandan.
Crispy pork belly steamed buns.Viceroy/Neil John Burger Photography
Lobster dumplings, spicy tuna on crispy rice, and steamed buns.Viceroy/Neil John Burger Photography
“There were plenty of chefs who have come from high-end backgrounds and now they’re starting to represent themselves and their culture,” Laguatan says. “We are now bringing the spice, we are bringing the funk and people are accepting of that. For many years people were like ‘Ohh, what is that smell?’ or “Ohh, that’s too strong for me,” but now people are starting to accept all of it and there’s a sense of adventure when you’re finding something new.”
While there are still a few outdoor tables near the pool — which is only open to hotel guests — most of the space has been enclosed to allow it to stay open and provide views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline throughout the winter. The decor focuses on simple elegance, with a main bar lined with leather high-backed chairs and club chairs positioned around candle-lit cocktail tables.
The bar’s namesake shrub is the star of a signature cocktail blended with lemon, lime, and Don Julio Blanco or Seedlip Notas de Agave for a non-alcoholic version. Pandan foam tops a float made with Ron Zacapa rum, amaro, sarsaparilla, and tiki bitters. Other drink highlights include a wood-smoked blend of bourbon and cardamom and the Flight School, a gin and mezcal-based drink colored purple with violet liqueur and served in a bird-shaped glass.
Viceroy/Neil John Burger Photography
Viceroy/Neil John Burger Photography
Laguatan’s food takes inspiration from Southeast Asia, pairing Filipino classics like pork lumpia and bistek tataki with sweet corn tempura and spicy tuna on crispy rice. The lobster dumplings with coconut curry, crispy shallots, and cilantro oil are inspired by the Nihari momo Laguatan made when working with chef Zubair Mohajir at Wazwan. The goal is to show the qualities that unify the region’s food.
“Every island [of the Philippines] definitely has their own way of cooking and you’ll find throughout Southeast Asia some people eat spicy, some people don’t,” Laguatan says. “The biggest thing that will always be consistent is that there will be some funk to it. You’ll get your fish sauce and other ferments in there and all tropical fruits and other warm weather ingredients.”
Flight School (Tanqueray No. Ten, mezcal unión el viejo, crème de violette, cocchi americano, lemon)Viceroy/Neil John Burger Photography
Viceroy/Neil John Burger Photography
Classic cocktails and more familiar bites like Thai fried chicken and nori fries are also available. Keeping to the farm-to-table focus of Viceroy’s ground-floor restaurant Somerset, Pandan’s produce is sourced from Mick Klug and Nichols farms. Laguatan is also growing ingredients; he operates a garden and beehives on the roof above the kitchen, one of the first projects he started after joining Viceroy three years ago. The menu will change seasonally, with warm cocktails rolling out for winter.
“We’re continuously improving this garden, adding more things and using it as a learning platform for our cooks and sometimes our guests,” Laguatan says. “It’s for them to understand when ingredients are at their best and hopefully we can carry on this learning culture of using what’s around us. Working with our farmers and local vendors is how we keep our community alive.”
Pandan, 1112 N. State Street, opening Thursday, June 20.
Pokémon Go is hosting a water- and rock-type Pokémon event called “Spelunker’s Cove” to coincide with Pokémon Go Fest: Madrid. The event runs from June 15-18 and boosts the spawn rates of the aforementioned types of Pokémon.
During the event period, any candy obtained from catching Pokémon will be doubled. Crabrawler is also making its shiny debut, so if you’re super lucky, you may see a shiny one.
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Below we list out the other perks alongside Pokémon Go’s “Spelunker’s Cove” event, including the paid Timed Research, event Field Research Tasks, and spawns.
Pokémon Go ‘Spelunker’s Cove’ event Timed Research and rewards
This is a paid Timed Research for $1.99. Is the “Spelunker’s Cove” paid research worth buying? While the battle passes make it worth the value, we don’t recommend shelling out this extra cash unless you really want guaranteed Crabrawler encounters.
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Power up Pokémon 5 times (2 Premium Battle Passes)
Calumet Fisheries is back and better than before with fans lining up around the corner for the smoked and fried seafood they’ve been missing for the last six months. The seafood shack has been closed since a November electrical fire. The restaurant re-opened at 9 a.m. sharp on Saturday, June 8.
The timing was fitting as the James Beard Awards took place on Monday, June 10. In 2010, the Beard Foundation recognized Calumet Fisheries as an America’s Classic, an honor for timeless restaurants that have carved out a niche for excellence in a community.
The shack opened in 1948 and appeared on a 2009 No Reservations episode and in the Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi classic, The Blues Brothers. Bourdain, the brothers, and the Beard medal appear on a mural outside the restaurant. The remodeling may have taken some time, but don’t expect anything to change — ownership vowed to restore the space, cleaning it up so a new generation of fans could enjoy.
The sunny skies brought out a huge crowd who participated in the tradition of enjoying their food in the cars or using their hoods as tables to enjoy the scenery along the Calumet River. Check out the scenes from opening day below.