Hey Chi-town, what are you doing for the three day weekend? I bet you have fireworks plans and sun and fun in your future, but if you’re looking for things the other days, consider these weekend picks: nibble with Graham and Tango with Waldo. Happy Birthday America!

When patrons are giving the bathroom rave reviews, you know a restaurant’s on to something. Intriguingly disguised as a darkroom and wallpapered in concert posters and cook book pages, the thrift store chic design is just one standout element of the newly delectable little BYO establishment, Ruxbin.

I don’t know what the Fourth means to you, but to me it brings up four images: good old American grub (and let’s not forget the beers), music, outdoors and fireworks. Here are some sweet options to give you a little bit of all of those rolled into one great America celebration. So raise those flags and put one back in honor of Independence Day!

Outdoor dining is something Chicagoans appreciate more than most, as we only get to enjoy it about two months out of the year. Humidity aside, let your hair blow in the wind at these Haute Al Fresco spots.

Since image is everything and what is more reflective of personal style than your home, what your fabulous condo says about you is essential to giving off the right impression. But with so many options of spaces and stuff- where do you even begin? The basic concepts of modern interior design include straight lines, geometric shapes, contrasting colors, shiny surfaces and a lack of clutter. Here are some tips to make sure you really are living the haute life.

Not only are we wrapping up June, but six months of 2010 are almost under our belt. Time flies when you’re having fun so live up the first official week of summer with some best bets for the weekend: dress to impress at Akira 2.0, have whiskey for dinner and pack the Entourage.

Looking to introduce the kids to the good life? Whether it’s educational or sporty, combine culture with fun and enjoy summer in the Chi with these Haute 5 Family-friendly lux outings.

For the first time ever in Chicago, polo players from around the world will come to compete on the sands of North Avenue Beach in a custom built arena three football fields in length. Polo Life of Miami, Florida, has produced the prestigious Miami Beach Polo World Cup since 2005. In their sixth year, the Polo Life team will officially make the Chicago Beach Polo World Cup a sister event.

The Wit’s swanky new second floor lounge opened this week as a stylish, chic spot for fashionistas and theatre-goers pre-Roof party. As the newest addition to the already stacked lineup of restaurants and cocktail spots at the Wit Hotel, the Phoenix Lounge redefines the overdone hotel lounge. With modern, contemporary décor, live music, handcrafted cocktails and a menu of rustic, Mediterranean-inspired small plates from Executive Chef Todd Stein of the adjacent cibo matto, the Wit wants to be your one stop shop for pretty people.