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� e world is awash in hipster T-shirts, but Sony has a leg-up—even beyond being a super corporation. � eir ace? Exclusive access to 120 years worth of the most iconic music photos ever made, from Bowie wielding sax circa “Rebel Rebel” to Lou Reed’s Transformer cover to Iggy Pop’s original gangsta mic lean on Raw Power. $58, Barneys Co-Op, 2209-11 N. Halsted St., 773.248.0426, archive1887.com. –Matt Lee

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You wouldn’t take your Benz to a rando mechanic, and dropping your Brioni or Dior Homme suit off for dry cleaning at any ol’ place is equally nutty. � ere are few things one can say defi nitively, but this we can: Davis Imperial Dry Cleaners is the best dry cleaners in the city. � ink: hidden stains rooted out with a black light, packaging tailored specifi cally to

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WITH A SMILE

The way we see it, there are three essentials to consider when choosing a spot to watch the Chicago Marathon on October 10: Clear views. Cover for bad weather. And, most obviously? Food.Eat & Run

Nibbler on the Roof

Hitting � e Roof at the Wit Hotel, 27 fl oors up, probably won’t win you a “booster of the year” award, but the penthouse views of the action below are second-to-none. 201 N. State St., 312.239.9501, roofonthewit. com.

On Golden Pond

Fringed with prairie and foliage, mile six along Cannon Drive may be the most scenic stretch of the race for Facebook snapshots. Loiter until 11:30, then brunch at North Pond. 2610 N. Cannon Dr., 773.477.5845, northpondrestaurant. com.

Park Place

� e most unique spot to watch the action? � e sunken patio at Sarks in the Park, where you can chow a disaster sandwich: sausage, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and onions. 444 W. Fullerton Pkwy., 773.404.9000, sarksinthepark. com.

Night and Day

Nightwood faces Halsted at mile 20; this is front-row, third-base line. Toss your marathoner a bacon-butterscotch donut for the home stretch. 2119 S. Halsted St., 312.526.3385, nightwoodrestaurant. com. –Peter Gianopulos