Bite & Sip: Acclaimed director is a star in the kitchen

Noted for his creative director's touch, Falls, artistic director of Chicago's Goodman Theatre, also has a love of food and the art of cooking.

Kitchen Spotlight: Acclaimed director is a star in the kitchen

Robert Falls has a knack for cooking.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Measure for Measure' well executed while slightly distracted

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James Newcomb as The Duke in a Contemporary 1970s New York City Setting for Goodman's "Measure for Measure"

Actor James Newcomb (center) plays The Duke in a contemporary 1970s New York City setting in Goodman Theatre's Chicago run through April 14.

Adventures in Everyday Living, Shorelines Thursday, January 17, 2013

My never-a-better-time for live indoor entertainment guide, featuring an-imagined-1965-Dr. King-Malcolm X-meeting tonight at IUN; an eclectic symphony line-up for February 8th and a preview of Broadway-bound "Big Fish."---Pat Colander, Associate Publisher and Editor, Shore Magazine.

Director Robert Falls (left) joins actors Howard Witt (center) and Brian Dennehy at the 2012 Jeff Awards

Director Robert Falls (left) joins actors Howard Witt (center) and Brian Dennehy Monday celebrating the Goodman Theatre's award wins at the 44th Jeff Awards Ceremony.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Iceman' and Brian Dennehy nab top Jeff Award Honors

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OFFBEAT: Diane Lane joining Goodman Theatre 'Sweet Bird of Youth' cast

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OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'The Iceman Cometh' is a toast to theater triumph

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OFFBEAT: Maggie Daley remembered as Chicago's smiling first lady of culture, elegance

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OFFBEAT: Actor Ed Gero and Goodman celebrating 'Red' success and stage's decade mark

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Chicago Opening Night Party for Goodman Theatre's "Red"

Playwright John Logan (left to right), actors Patrick Andrews who plays Ken, and Edward Gero who portrays artist Mark Rothko and director Robert Falls enjoy the opening night party at Petterino's in Chicago for their successful play production of "Red" which closes Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011.

OFFBEAT: Goodman's 'Red' a powerful portrait of a conflicted painter's passion and pain

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OFFBEAT: Always smiling 'Bandleader Bob' for WGN's 'Bozo Circus' dead at 99

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OFFBEAT: Brian Dennehy returns to Goodman with Nathan Lane in 'Iceman'

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CHICAGO SCENE: O, my! Relive Oprah's farewell

If you missed Oprah's teary May 25 finale, the talk-show queen has posted the entire transcript of the last "Oprah Winfrey Show" online at her website ( http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/The-Oprah-Winfrey-Show-Finale_1/1).