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    New Year’s Resolutions Made Simple

    by Lisa Shames

    The new year does not automatically mean a new you, despite your best intentions. But here’s a novel twist: Why not drop the excuses and actually make it… more

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    Hot Blocks: Rush Street

    by Carly Boers

    Nickname it what you want. Stereotype it as you see fit. Love it or loath it, Rush Street and its neighboring blocks compose one of our city’s most vivacious… more

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    Secret Menu Items in Chicago

    by Lisa Shames

    Like what you see? Don’t bother looking for it on the menu. Ditto for the other seven items listed here. Rather, these dishes are part of a growing trend of… more

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    Where to Throw a Party

    by Jennifer Olvera

    You’re not going to just push aside the copy machine and throw a party in your office ... are you? Spice things up at your holiday party this year with a bash… more

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    Chicago's Top 10 Bars and Clubs of 2009

    by Jennifer Olvera

    It’s hard to believe, but the year in Chicago nightlife--a virtual blur of microbrew-fueled concerts, late-night noshing and skyline views--is coming to an end.… more

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    Holiday High Tea in Chicago

    by Jennifer Olvera

    Don’t deny it--you’re a girly girl. You like to wear pink, spent years mooning over your future wedding plans and gave that childhood tea set a serious workout.… more

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    Chicago's Top 10 Restaurants of 2009

    by Jennifer Olvera

    Days of excess are behind us--at least for now. Instead, the last 365 ushered in a wealth of neighborhood gems, some presided over by star chefs. Most have… more

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    New Year's Eve Planner 2009

    by Jennifer Olvera

    That promotion you were hoping for? It went by the wayside. The sweetie you adored? History. And, sigh, we lost the Olympic bid, too. Fortunately, the new year… more

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    5 to Try: Hot Cocktails

    by Emilie Zanger

    You have two options for staying cozy through the long Chicago winter: Break down and buy a Snuggie or head to these five bars for some warming winter… more

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Best Chicago Bars
Posted by hvandyke - on October 15, 2009
It's been some time since I lived in Chicago but when I did these were some of the best watering holes to keep a girl warm through the long Chicago winters.
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My Favorite Chicago Restaurants
Posted by hvandyke - on October 15, 2009
It's been several years since I lived in the windy city but when I did, these were some of my favorite Chicago restaurants!

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Best Taxi in the City
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Review of Dispatch Taxi Affiliation : My wallet fell out of my coat and they were honest and polite enough to actually go to the effort of locating me and returning it with all of my belongings still in it!!! I was truly pleased with the honesty and…more
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Great place for service
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Review of Triangle Auto Service : Finally good mechanics that can be trusted. Triangle has displayed over and over quality work. I have had 4 automobiles that they have worked on. They explain every process they go through and show me the work that…more
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended I wouldn't have my car fixed by anyone else!
Posted by ageuther on December 27, 2009
Review of Aaccel Emissions & Lube : I've been taken by other auto repair businesses that see a woman coming and know that many of us know nothing about cars. They ultimately find 20 different things wrong with our cars and we're at their mercy and…more

Top Reviewers

108 reviews 2 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: Emilie Zanger
Last reviewed Infusion Cafe on November 30, 2009
“Citysearch Editorial Review”
Hybrid cafe-restaurant-lounge in Albany Park serves cheap diner fare and espresso with a side of live music.

103 reviews

Top Reviewer: CSMobileUser
Last reviewed Steamers Coffee Co on December 17, 2009
“great local place”
great local place

53 reviews 5 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: Jennifer Olvera
Last reviewed Bar Novo on November 30, 2009
“Citysearch Editorial Review”
More bar within a hotel than a "hotel bar," this swanky, food-driven Loop lounge shakes a mean seasonal cocktail. Suits and young professionals unwind at plush, red leather barstools and…more