CHI: She's Crafty

Cinnamon Cooper is a purse maker and founding member of the Chicago Craft Mafia. We grilled her on what she does with her time off.

Where do you like to go for a night on the town?
It depends on who I'm with. There are a couple of boys I know who delight in taking me to Berlin for lots of dancing. I like getting more sedate martinis (and garlic, mayo, cheese fries!) with the girls at T's Lounge. And I wish the work week were shorter so I could spend more time at The Hideout listening to great music and drinking their fabulous rye whiskey cocktails.

What's your favorite restaurant?
For sushi, I have to bow in gratitude to Sushi Mike at Tanoshii. This man has made my tastebuds so happy I've cried. For Indian food, Mr. Syed at Bhabi's Kitchen knows just how to spice his dishes to suit my tastes. And I love getting a weekend lunch at Fat Willy's Barbecue.

Any events coming up in the city that you're looking forward to?
"Monday night I'll be reliving my mis-spent youth at The Pogues concert at The Congress. But on March 28th I look forward to meeting a number of fabulous local designers at Shecky's Girls Night Out at Union Station. I'm especially interested in meeting the designers behind Little in the Middle.

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