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    Cheap Dates in Chicago

    You’re not a cheapskate. You’re just--like everyone else these days--budget conscious. We get it, and we also understand how important a good, old-fashioned… more

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    Cheap Eats in Chicago

    Just because you're not wearing a suit doesn’t mean you don't want a good meal. It just means you're after a casual, low-key and (most importantly) thrifty one.… more

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    Valentine's Day in Chicago 2010

    Heart-shaped candies, romantic songs, cards scribed with sugary sayings: Valentine’s Day is for sweethearts of all persuasions, but you can do better than a… more

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    Romantic Dates in Chicago

    Sure, it may feel like romance is in the air--cue the lovey-dovey Hallmark and jewelry store commercials--but for most of us, it’s going to take a lot more than… more

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    New Year’s Resolutions Made Simple

    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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    Secret Menu Items in Chicago

    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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    Hot Blocks: Rush Street

    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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    Where to Throw a Party

    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

    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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    Chicago's Top 10 Restaurants of 2009

    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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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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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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Posted by ArmandoD 6 hours ago
Review of Victory Martial Arts Academy : In the short time I have been involved in the class I have learned more practical skills than I did with 3 years of tai-kwon-do. The classes have been geared towards my line of work and have made me aware of the…more
Posted by teanalou 7 hours ago
Review of Joseph Drozd Salon : Shannon has been cutting and coloring my hair every 8 weeks for 2 years. I would never dream of going anywhere else. She knows exactly what I want, is up to date on styles and colors and is a total blast to be…more
Posted by CSMobileUser 8 hours ago
Review of Meiji : The sushi at Meiji was amazing and the atomsphere was perfect. I am not from chicago but will come back here while in town.

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25 reviews

Top Reviewer: MealSchpeal com
Last reviewed Mercat a La Planxa on February 03, 2010
The best part about group dinners is group orders. Usually, a party of 8 at a Tapas place would mean that one could sample 1/2 the menu. But today we sampled 1/2 a pig and were ripped…more

17 reviews 2 rated helpful

Top Reviewer: alyv20
Last reviewed Asado Coffee Co on February 03, 2010
I live right around the corner from Asado and am lucky to have it so close. I am always a fan of places who have an interesting story and are independently owned/operated. I'm used to…more

15 reviews

Top Reviewer: WindyCityNewbie
Last reviewed Crepe Crave on December 17, 2009
Crepe Crave definately has the most amazing crepes ever! I had a sweet crepe with Nutella and Strawberries and it was practically a little piece of heaven on a plate! YUMMMMMY! I will…more
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