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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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Review of Prink Salon : Rachel Glenn is the best hairdresser ever! She listens, and I have found her to be excellent in all aspects of hair services.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Teriffic Place to Eat
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Review of Italian Village : After reading the reviews, I gave this place a try. I found it to be quite.......great! We had a bunch of appetizers, wine and dessert. The calamari was cooked perfectly. I found the food to be a great value and…more
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Review of Roy's Furniture : I bought furniture from Roy's about 8 years ago and thought I would try buying from them again. Bad decision. They told me that my furniture would come in 8 weeks. More like 5 months!!! Thank goodness I had…more

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20 reviews

Top Reviewer: MealSchpeal com
Last reviewed Urban Farmer on December 27, 2009
“great space, great steak”
The only way to improve on perfectly-cooked steak is more perfectly-cooked steak. Thus, the steak-tasting at Urban Farmer of Portland was an improvement on excellent. Never before did…more

15 reviews

Top Reviewer: WindyCityNewbie
Last reviewed Crepe Crave on December 17, 2009
“Most amazing crepes ever!”
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

11 reviews

Top Reviewer: alyv20
Last reviewed Jameson's Bar Restaurant on December 28, 2009
“fun irish pub”
Went here with some friends while visiting NYC from Chicago. Reminded me of the laid back, old bars of Chi. typical irish bar - but good for groups!