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A Business Traveler's Guide to Chicago
You're coming to Chicago on business, and you need the lowdown on a swank restaurants, client-appropriate bars and hotels with amenities like airport car service, free morning papers and business centers that are open late. Use our ultimate business traveler's guide to track down the finest in Chicago accommodations, dining and entertainment so you can maximize your time and make the best possible impression. (Photo: Eno at the InterContinental Chicago by Jasmin Shah.)
Grooming for Guys
Your female friends have it made in the salon and spa department, but as a modern man, you have grooming needs, too. If Enya and aromatherapy oils make you squirm, fear not. There are plenty of spas and salons around Chicago where a guy can get groomed with his masculine sensibilities intact. The next time you're in need of a buff, a trim, a shave or--dare we suggest it--a wax, score services at these guy-oriented spots. (Photo: Urban Joe by Emilie Zanger.)
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Chicago Thanksgiving Planner 2009
It's that time of year again, and although some still prefer to do the Thanksgiving feast the old-fashioned way (translation: hours in the kitchen), Chicago restaurants are giving you an out by offering their renditions of the classic holiday feast. From traditional turkey with stuffing and mashed potatoes to spiced-up ethnic interpretations, here's where you and your family can eat well this Thanksgiving, minus the dishes. (Photo: Shutterstock.)
5 to Try: Martini Bars
Like any great classic cocktail, the martini's provenance is shrouded in mystery. Was it created in the mid-19th century in Martinez, Calif., as a celebratory drink for a struck-rich miner? Or was it a clever bartender who just happened to put two and two together when Martini & Rossi's dry vermouth arrived stateside? It's likely none of that mattered to the beloved cocktail's long list of fans, including Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway and James Bond. Whether you like it shaken or stirred, with gin or vodka, here's where to go in Chicago to get yours. (Photo: Shutterstock.)
Hot Blocks: Division Street
This trend-setting strip in Wicker Park is a hot spot for Chicago's hip restaurant, nightlife and retail scene. The grittiness that existed only a few years ago is long gone, but the artsy, independent vibe has remained. While just north on Damen Avenue, high-end national chains are creeping into the mix, Division Street remains a bastion of locally owned businesses, with restaurants serving every trendy or ethnic cuisine imaginable and boutique after boutique filled with wares by local designers. Not to mention the nightlife scene, which draws revelers from all over the city. Check out our top picks in this sky's-the-limit 'hood. (Photo: Mana Food Bar by Jasmin Shah.)
6 Soul Food Gems on Chicago's South Side
While soul food knows no season, we find ourselves especially craving rib-sticking dishes like crispy fried chicken, creamy macaroni and cheese and cornbread when the temps start to dip. Though the authentic soul food restaurants located on Chicago's South Side take cues from the cuisine of the South, they are thankfully much more conveniently located. (Photo: Army & Lou's.)
Girls Night Out in Chicago
To quote the irrepressible Donna Summer, you work hard for the money, and you deserve to spend it on the occasional night out with your gal pals. Fabulous dinner, cocktailing and dancing options abound all over the city, and we've got you covered from hot martini bars in River North to dance clubs in Lakeview and chi-chi restaurants in the West Loop. So shine up those stilettos and consult our guide to plan the kind of night on the town that would make Carrie and the girls green with envy.
(Photo Credit: Between Boutique Cafe & Lounge by Jasmin Shah)
5 to Try: Workout Shake-ups
With cooler temps rolling in, the days of bike rides and jogs along the sun-drenched lakefront are numbered. But fear not, fitness-minded friends, it doesn't mean you'll be forced to sentence yourself to the "dreadmill" till spring. Before you pack your gym bag for nine months of doldrums, take a look at these calorie-torching Chicago workout alternatives.
Back to School: 7 Classes for Grown-ups
Just because you're not heading back to school doesn’t mean you can’t learn something new. Forget stressful exams and boring lectures. These fun, interactive classes covering everything from Indian cooking to swing dancing to motorcycle riding will make you an expert in something cool in no time--or at least impress your friends. (Photo courtesy of Big City Swing.)
