SUBMISSION: 21 AIN'T THAT YOUNG!

Name: Jason B.
Age: 21
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village
Hometown: Buffalo
Occupation: student / coordinator extraordinaire
Orientation: Still working on it
Status: No!
Fun Fact: Have been getting into clubs since I was 16

Submitted by: Bruce F.

Another BEST OF CHICAGO 2009 for Cute Chicago Boys!

We already mentioned that our blog, CuteChicagoBoys.com was named "Best place to eye a boy toy" in the "Best of Chicago 2009" edition of NewCity magazine.

Well, we are in there again! This time, they are giving accolades to our "Benefit for a Broken Arm" hosted at the Whistler with "Best Indication America Needs a new Health Care Policy".

Again, all pictures from our Benefit for a Broken Arm can be found on our flickr page!
And as always, thanks to NewCity Magazine and The Whistler for all their support!

Southern Comfort in the Second City

This cute boy is new to the city but has quickly worked his way into the CuteChicagoGirls' graces. We fell in love with his silly spirit while clearing glasses at The Whistler and deemed him CCB-material when we spotted him at Big Star. Meet John A., the cutest boy from south of the Mason-Dixon Line!

Name: John A.
Age: 24
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Hometown: Newport News, VA (moved here August 2009)
Occupation: Barback at the Whistler, and works with a Youth Guidance program for kids
Orientation: Straight
Status: Available!
Sign: Taurus
Wearing: Keeping warm in a bomber jacket and scarf, and showing off some new tattoos!
Seen: Drinking Old-Fashioneds at Big Star in Wicker Park, then again at the Flat Iron!
Fun Fact: Two years ago I met Bill Clinton outside the Marriott Hotel in Washington DC. I shook his hand and he gave me a hug!
You can find me: Bar Deville, Innertown Pub, the Whistler, and the Flatiron.

Keeping Us Addicted

This boy has been one of our favourites waaaay before we started CuteChicagoBoys.com. Troy S. has been drawing us back to the Violet Hour over the years, and after a while we started asking ourselves, "Are we coming in for the cocktails or for the boys?" And now as he begins his ventures with the Star Lounge's new "Dark Matter" Coffee, I wonder how bad our caffiene addiction will become! Meet Troy S., cute Bartender and Barista extraordinaire!

Name: Troy S.
Age: 32
Neighborhood: Humboldt Park
Hometown: Its a good question without an easy answer. My formative years were spent in Atlanta, but I was born in St. Louis. I've moved to Chicago now four times.
Occupation: Bartender at The Violet Hour, and took over sales and marketing for "Dark Matter" coffee at the Star Lounge.
Orientation: Straight
Status: Available!
Sign: Aquarius
Wearing:
Seen: Brewing "Dark Matter" at a private coffee tasting at CCB Jonathan J's studio.
Fun Fact: One of the coolest things that ever happened to me is when I was able to stage at Alinea, and I had never cooked before. I felt really privileged and lucky that Chef allowed me to do that. I was supposed to be there at 12, but I showed up at 11:15 and got a great tour of the place. I was planning of being there til like 2 in the morning, but around nine o'clock, one of the head servers came up to me and told me Chef wanted me to sit down. And then I got a bad-ass dinner. 24 courses later, I was blown away and my standard for amazing experiences got raised.
You can find me: I really like the Whistler and Delilah's, and the Publican for beer. If I'm not drinking beer at a place like the Publican, I'm just drinking High Life.

It's Fall in Chicago! Boys, Beards, Brew & Bears!

The best thing about Fall in Chicago: boys, beards and brew! And James V., the cutest bartender at Logan Square's Rocking Horse, has got it all! With the Bears game on in the background, this boy will crack you open a brewski and keep 'em coming. What could be better than that? Beardown and meet this seasons cutest bartender!

Name: James V.
Age: 26
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Occupation: Bartender at Rocking Horse and a Paramedic student at Malcolm X College
Orientation: Straight
Status: Taken
Sign: Leo
Wearing: Plaid button down, knit beanie, and a full on winter beard
Seen: Mixing drinks and pouring drafts at Logan Square's newest bar, Rocking Horse
Fun Fact: I saved a kids life when I was five years old. I pulled him out of a pool and gave him CPR. Maybe it is a calling that I have had since I was a little kid to become a Paramedic, I don't know. But that is definitely the coolest thing I've ever done.
You can find me: I hang out here, at the Rocking Horse at lot. I hang out at the Flat Iron and I go to Double Door and Reggies to see shows. Anywhere there is a show, I'm usually there.

Best place to eye a boy toy

NEWCITY Magazine has declared your CuteChicagoBoys.com as BEST OF 2009 !

Check the full article and other "Bests" here! Best place to eye a boy toy

Tasty Treats from the Executive Cute!

If you know anything about your ladies behind CuteChicagoBoys, its that we LOVE food and we LOVE chefs. We were lucky to attend the 2009 Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chefs Ball and catch The Drawing Room executive chef Nick Lacasse with some free time. We fell in love with his food, the way he transformed the Le Passage legacy, and of course his cute face! Maybe the stomach really is the most direct way into your heart!

Name: Chef Nick L.
Age: 30
Neighborhood: West Bucktown
Hometown: the Great State of Vermont, moved to Chicago about 5-6 years ago.
Occupation: Executive Chef of the Drawing Room and Le Passage Nightclub
Orientation: Straight
Status: Taken
Sign: Taurus
Wearing: A new Chefs' jacket, of course.
Seen: At the Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball dishing out delicious treats from the Drawing Room
Fun Fact: Last year when I came to the Meals on Wheels Ball, I was kind of star struck when I met Chef Jimmy Sneed. I introduced myself and was like "hey Chef, I've been reading your cookbooks for years, do you have a business card?" and he came up and gave me a free night at his new hotel in Naperville, including a five-course tasting. I was so star-struck! And then I met Nancy Silverton today, who is one of my all time favourite chefs.
You can find me: Usually at Gold Star Bar on Sunday nights, Cans on Monday Nights for the wings and for the camaraderie of my friend Chad behind the bar. Wednesday nights I go to Angelo's on Wells [ed note: Sedgwick & North].

(we apologize for the low-resolution iPhone shots!)

I'll Drink to THIS Cute Boy!

We love our bartenders, especially when they are uber-talented and have a following across the city. It's no surprise then that mixologist Daniel De Oliveira knew exactly what we wanted when we came up to his Frangelico booth at Macy's/Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball. When he's not mixing drinks for charity, he can be found amongst other talents at Mercadito in River North (and you will find us at the end of his bar). Meet Daniel De O!

Name: Daniel De O.
Age: 27
Neighborhood: Albany Park
Hometown: Albany Park, Chicago (No, I still don't live at home!)
Occupation: Mixologist at Crimson Lounge in the Hotel Sax, Mercadito, and my own Consulting company called High Proof Chicago
Orientation: Straight
Status: Taken
Sign: Sagittarius
Wearing: Looking chic in black
Seen: Mixing Frangelico and Cava cocktails at he Meals on Wheels Celebrity Chef Ball at Macy's.
Fun Fact: I love cats and have a little two year old kitten at home named Paco.
You can find me: I'm always working, I'll do events like these, or hang out at my friends' restaurants. I'll go to the Drawing Room to visit my buddy Charles Joly, one of my favourite restaurants Province to see my ex-chef from Nacional 27 Chef Randy Zweiben, and for sushi I like SushiWabi.

Cutie at a Foodie Event

This assistant chef was all fired up after an intense night of serving delicious appetizers for a charity event. Not only does this guy know his way around the kitchen, but his artsy specs and unique style showed us he had an artistic side as well. Meet Morgan W., master of the culinary and the arts!


Name: Morgan W.
Age: 21
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Hometown: Born in Hollywood California, raised in Milwaukee Wisconsin, and living in Chicago for about two years
Occupation: Freelance Artist / Kitchen Assistant at The Drawing Room
Orientation: Straight
Status: Taken
Sign: Sagittarius
Wearing: White Chef's coat, some rolled up pants and some striped knee-highs
Seen: Cleaning up his cooking station alongside Chef Nick LaCasse of The Drawing Room at the Macy's Meals on Wheels Chicago 2009 Celebrity Chef Ball
Fun Fact: I came to Chicago after I got fired, with 30 bucks in my pocket. I didn't even have my college acceptance letter yet. But somehow I made it.
You can find me: I used to be a huge club kid and go out to Wicker Park all the time but now that I live there I usually don't go out much. I paint a lot, play with my kitten, and I draw a lot. I like fashion too. I'm one of thooose kids.

Georgia Peach in the Windy City

We caught up with Kevin B. on the 94th Floor of the John Hancock for the Where Magazine concierge event. Not only did this boy steal our attention with his icy blue eyes and sharp attire, his Southern Charm melted our cold city hearts. Meet Kevin B!

Name: Kevin B.
Age: 26
Neighborhood: Irving Park
Hometown: Ringgold, GA (moved to Chicago 3 years ago)
Occupation: Social Worker at O'Hare Airport
Orientation: Gay
Status: Taken
Sign: Gemini
Wearing: Vest and a skinny tie
Seen: Socializing at the top of the John Hancock
Fun Fact: Once I tried Rooster testicles in Taiwan.
You can find me: In Andersonville or Logan Square. I bike a lot around Logan Square. When I'm up in Andersonville, I like to hit Big Chicks.

It's No Wonder Why We Love the Underground

We spotted this cool cat at the Underground Wonder Bar. Not only is the owner but he also is a performer there too! Right in the middle of chatting him up, he hopped up on stage with the band for a freestyle rap. Now that's the kinda guy we like! Meet Jordan T., the hidden gem of the Underground Wonder Bar.

Name: Jordan T.
Age: 28
Neighborhood: Andersonville
Hometown: Chicago
Occupation: Owner Underground Wonder Bar / Lead Vocalist of Taggart Transcontinental
Orientation: Straight
Status: Taken
Sign: Cancer
Wearing: Graphic tee, jeans, bar towel haning out of his pocket
Seen: Bartending at his bar, the Underground Wonder Bar. Also, jumping up on stage to do some freestyle rapping during a set
Fun Fact: The fact that I get to work with my family and play music with my brothers is just awesome. Also, I took my brother skydiving for his 18th birthday. It was my second time actually. I got to do a double front flip out of the plane and then we leveled out. It was pretty intense.
You can find me: Obviously at the Underground Wonder Bar. I like the Zebra Lounge down the block. My piano player plays there. It's kinda like a hidden spot, you have to go past all the bullshit to find it. I used to host the open mic at Subterranean so I always like hanging with those cats.

STILL HERE!

SO SORRY!

We are very sorry for the lack of updates. Your CuteChicagoGirls have moved their headquarters to a new side of Logan Square and we didn't get the internet til RIGHT NOW!

KEEP CHECKING BACK! Autumn has fallen and the boys have growing bears, layered sweaters, and are just getting cuter.

More boys and a redesigned site coming soon!

You heard it here first: Welcome to the Stereosexual Revolution!

We could not let this boy pass us up as he was darting between cocktail tables at the Where Magazine gala at the Hancock Tower. Dressed to the nines, Miguel C. told us about his trips abroad, designing in Chicago, and what its like to be Stereosexual.

Name: Miguel C.
Age: 30
Neighborhood: Brighton Park
Hometown: Guerro, Mexico
Occupation: Grad student getting a masters in design from the Institute of Design
Orientation: Stereosexual (I love music)
Status: It's complicated
Sign: Aquarius
Wearing:
Seen: On the 94th floor of the Hancock Tower
Fun Fact: I spent 14 hours on a train with Moroccan immigrants while going thru Spain. It was fun, we were just comparing their immigrant experience with my immigrant experience in America. They were coming from Paris back to Morocco for the holiday seasons.
You can find me: Star Lounge, the Skylark, Danny's in Bucktown.

High in the Sky

Who can resist the strong silent type? We sure couldn't! This handsome devil was shyly sipping on a drink at a Where Magazine party at the top of the John Hancock. Not only was the view of the city gorgeous, but Charles C. was quite charming as well. Meet our newest Cute Chicago Boy!

Name: Charles C.
Age: 29
Neighborhood: Pilsen
Hometown: Clevland,OH (moved to Chicago 7 years ago)
Occupation: Architect, owner of Silo AR+D
Orientation: Straight
Status: Available!
Sign: Libra
Wearing: Dressed to the nines in a slim fitting tux with a red rose corsage
Seen: Sipping on a drink at the Top of the John Hancock
Fun Fact: My favorite time of my life was when I studied architecture in Florence. It was a good turning point in my life. Everything cool happened to me there.
You can find me: Dannys, Rainbo, but my favorite was the old Lava Lounge on Damen.

Another hot rockabilly boy

So Friday you met Matt H., one of two cute rockabilly brothers from Bridgeport who we followed around the Hideout BBQ for most of the Waco Brothers set. Today, you get his hot older brother, Adam H. This boy was pretty surprised that we wanted him for the site, even after we were trying to coax the two brothers to start wrestling together (without their shirts on).

Name: Adam H.
Age: 26
Neighborhood: Bridgeport
Hometown: Palos Hills
Occupation: Cement Finisher
Orientation: Straight
Status: Taken
Sign: Sagittarius
Wearing: Pretty simple in White Tee and jeans
Seen: at the Hideout/Bloodshot Records BBQ
Fun Fact: I've been to Amsterdam, I've done the whole Europe thing. I watch the History Channel too, and I'm obsessed with it. the 1920s are my favourite time period, I want to be a gangster. I wish I was born like 60 to 100 years earlier!
You can find me: the L&L on Clark and Belmont, the Skylark, The Hideout

Rockabilly Cutie

Sometimes when we are hunting the Cute Chicago Boys, we can be a little creepy. We are not exactly "stalking" but there is a good amount of tracking, following, hunting down that goes on. This boy saw us coming as we were following him and his brother around the Hideout/Bloodshot Records BBQ. Everywhere they went, we were- giggling until we finally got the chance to pull them away from the Waco Brothers set and interview them. Meet Matt H., the first of two cute rockabilly brothers who hail from Bridgeport and share a common bond for Concrete finishing.

Name: Matt H.
Age: 21
Neighborhood: Bridgeport
Hometown: Palos Hills
Occupation: Concrete Finisher for Local 502. We build all the high rises!
Orientation: Straight
Status: Single
Sign: Capricorn
Wearing: Johnny Cash Tee and a sweet pompadour
Seen: Hanging with his brother watching the Waco Brothers at the Hideout/Bloodshot Records BBQ
Fun Fact: I went to WWF when I was six, and I was along the aisle where they all walk out, and Hulk Hogan accidentally elbowed me in the face!
You can find me: The Joliet Racetrack, the Metro, Skylark

The Per of my eye

This young lad's brown curly-qs and blazing blue eyes stopped us dead in our tracks when we spotted him walking down the street with a friend. This time looks were NOT deceiving! He was as sweet as could be! Meet Per E., the Prince Charming of Cute Chicago Boys!

Name: Per E. (pronounced Pear)
Age: 22
Neighborhood: Downers Grove, IL
Hometown: Downers Grove, IL
Occupation: Recently Graduate of Bradley University in Mechanical Engineering
Orientation: Straight
Status: Available!
Sign: Libra
Wearing: Button up and blue jeans
Seen: Wandering around The Hideout Block Party with his friend Trey
Fun Fact: I was an exchange student in High School and lived in Chile for 11 months. I am fluent in Spanish and when I speak with people they say that I have a Chilean accent. Chilean accents are pretty thick.
You can find me: Hanging with my brother in Wicker Park or around UIC.

Interview with the Cute Boy

We interviewed this boy as he was waiting in line for a cold one at The Hideout Block Party. This adorable guy loves comics, vampires and has a soft spot for Batman. Meet our newest Chicago Boy, Kyle C.

Name: Kyle C.
Age: 28
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Occupation: Works with databases
Orientation: Straight
Status: Available!
Sign: Gemini
Wearing: Thick frames and a white tee
Seen: Perusing the beer tent at The Hideout/Bloodshot Records Anniversary BBQ.
Fun Fact: I really like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel... like, a lot. I like vampires and comic books so when you put the two together it just makes sense. Also, Kim Thayil from Soundgarden spilled a beer on me once at a concert.
You can find me: In my neighborhood. I go to Archie's a lot, its free for me so I go there. It's definitely NOT cool, total dive bar. I go to Rainbo, Lemmings, and if I want to see a show I go to the Empty Bottle.

KEEP OUR CUTE BOYS ALIVE

THIS IS NO JOKE!

TOO MANY of our friends have been getting hit by CARS while on their BIKES. Not only did we have a BENEFIT FOR A BROKEN ARM to raise funds to help our dear uninsured friend Jamie L to pay for her surgery after getting hit by a car, but now we have learned that MORE of our VERY OWN Cute Chicago Boys have gotten slammed into by CARS while they are riding bicycles.

(Austin H., Mike H., Gabriel R., and Brandon E have all gotten hit by bikes since CuteChicagoBoys.com launched, Mike H and Austin both got hit this WEEK! Thankfully they are alive and well, with only two of them landing in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries).

Drivers: please be aware of your surroundings, check your mirrors before opening doors, stay out of the bike lane, and most importantly, SHARE THE ROAD!
Cyclists: Ride smart! Helmets, Lights, abide the Rules of the Road and ALWAYS get the driver's insurance information even if you get a minor hit!

We don't want to put up any ghost bikes for our Cute Chicago Boys.

KEEP OUR CUTE CHICAGO BOYS ALIVE!

Two-toned hair and a smile

If there is one thing we love in a boy, its a sense of humour! How happy were we then when our Cute Boy sighting turned into the discovery of an up-and-coming comedian? Meet Trey M., a young comic who has joked his way right into our hearts!

Name: Trey M
Age: 22
Neighborhood: Glenview, IL but I commute to the city every day.
Hometown: Peoria, IL
Occupation: I'm in between "jobs" but I do stand up comedy and go to Second City.
Orientation: Straight
Status: Single
Sign: Libra
Wearing: Blue members-only-esque jacket with nice two-toned hair.
Seen: Hanging out at the Hideout BBQ
Fun Fact: I play keyboard but nobody really knows that because I do comedy. I used to play out in Peoria, but I gave up music for comedy.
You can find me: Doing stand up comedy 5 nights a week around the city. I'm usually at Coffee shops like Pick Me Up on Clark and the New Wave Coffee on Milwaukee.



You can see Trey M. perform live around the city, especially at Schuba's for open-mic on Sundays or Globe Pub on Mondays.

Clark Kent loves BBQ too!

We were pretty lucky this weekend at the Hideout + Bloodshot Records Anniversary BBQ when we stumbled across a cute Clark Kent look a like. He may be gorgeous but he's also hillarious, and was keeping us cracking up thru his entire interview. Meet Chris M., a Cute Roscoe Village Boy!
Name: Chris M.
Age: 30
Neighborhood: Roscoe Village
Hometown: Detroit
Occupation: Project Manager/IT/Work from Home/Don't do a lot of work
Orientation: Straight
Status: Taken
Sign: Pisces
Wearing: Looking like Clark Kent in a fitted flannel.
Seen: Taking a smoke break while hanging out at the Bloodshot Records/Hideout BBQ
Fun Fact: My dad owned a blues bar in Detroit when I was growing up so I got to see every major blues act from like the 50's on, like BB King and every type of Legend you've ever seen. It was great, I've seen them all.
You can find me: In my neighborhood at bars like the Black Rock and Will's.

UPCOMING EVENTS featuring past Cute Chicago Boys

Last month we introduced you to Cory H., a cute drummer from Ukrainian Village who was performing with Algernon at the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival. Tonight, while we were watching Chicago's own JBTV, we noticed Cory H being interviewed with his other band VAN GHOST by Jerry Bryant! You can watch all of the Van Ghost clips on JBTV Online, and hopefully one day we'll get the rest of his Cute Chicago Bandmates up on our site too!

I can't get them to embed, but the videos from the interview and performance are available here: Interviews and performances.

The episode will reair Saturday at 11, Sunday at 12, and Wednesday at 9. Or you can watch it online now here!

In other CCB-related news, upcoming events featuring former CCBs!

FRIDAY, 9/11: Cory H's VAN GHOST performing at Subterranean. They will also be appearing on WGN's Mid-Day Show at NOON.
WEDNESDAY, 9/16: Zach S.'s WE LOVE YOU performing at The Mutiny.
FRIDAY, 9/18: Zach S.'s WE LOVE YOU performing at Ottomon Empire.
WEDNESDAY, 9/23: Dave M.'s ZING! performing at The Whistler.
FRIDAY, 9/26: Brenton E.'s POOL OF FROGS performing at the Logan Square Auditorium with the Secret Machines and ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead.

Talk Derby to Me, Baby!

This well-rounded boy was submitted to us by a very smitten girl. She tells us that Dave A. is a resident of Logan Square, a dad to 2 girl dogs, a coach for the 'Double Crossers' of the Windy City Rollers, a hockey player for the Boozehounds at Johnny's Icehouse beer league, and a buyer for hospitality renovation. What a guy! Meet Dave A., our first Derby Boy!

Name: Dave A.
Age: 30
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Hometown: South Bend, IN
Occupation: SEE ABOVE!
Orientation: Straight
Status: Taken-ish
Sign: Virgo
Fun Fact: This boy is a mostly vegetarian foodie with a particular penchant for SPICE! His younger brother has deemed him a hipster, but his friends consider him just well-rounded. He hearts the Coen brothers, Oscar Wilde, Chekov, and fresh vegetables.

See more of Dave on his profile over at Windy City Rollers

We'd Pick up this Hitch-hiker Anytime

There is nothing that we love more than a boy with a story. Jonathan J. is not your average twenty-something coffee shop eye-candy. At only 23, this Cute Boy has unconventionally traveled the world and the States by freight train hopping and hitch-hiking, all while continuing to be a award winning latte artist. Why can't all vagabonds be this cute?

Name: Jonathan J
Age: 23
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Hometown: Everywhere. Last was Colorado, but I've lived in four other countries (Germany, England, Japan, Korea) and Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Occupation: Barista at New Wave Coffee in Logan Square, and I roast coffee at Ipsento in Bucktown two days a week.
Orientation: Straight
Status: Totally Available!
Sign: Libra
Wearing: Coffee-stain friendly t-shirt and jeans with his signature bandanna.
Seen: Pulling espresso shots at New Wave Coffee
Fun Fact: I like traveling illegally on Freight Trains. Basically you wait for a train to come by really slow and you jump on. Sometimes you can ride in an empty engine and you just travel. The farthest I've gone is one state, from Colorado to Wyoming, and I actually hitchhiked back. I also used to be the third-best latte artist in America!
You can find me: New Wave Coffee, the Violet Hour, the Rocking Horse, and every now and again at the Whistler.

We're ready for our close up with this director!

We stopped this cutie when he browsed past our bake sale at the Logan Square Farmers Market this past Sunday. He grabbed a yummy cupcake in exchange for some sweet conversation. Little did we know, this local biker was also a documentary filmmaker. Meet Yony L., Chicago's very own independent filmmaker and now an official Cute Chicago Boy!

Name: Yony L.
Age: 24
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Filmmaker
Orientation: Queer
Status: Available
Sign: Virgo
Wearing: Black and pink fitted tee with a Peugeot bike swung over his shoulder
Seen: Browsing through the Logan Square Farmers Market
Fun Fact: I used to live in a Communist village in Israel
You can find me: Random shows in Pilsen

You can check out this Chicago-born Film Director's new documentary film, William S. Burroughs: A Man Within, at a fundraiser this Friday, August 28th at Th!nkArt Salon at 1530 N. Paulina. For more information on this cutie and his work visit www.BurroughsTheMovie.com here!