Daily Archives: June 8, 2011
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My Chicago: What is one of your favorite summertime activities in the city?
THE QUESTION: What is one of your favorite summertime activities in the city? “I really enjoy riding my bike on the lakefront and stopping at Castaways at North Avenue Beach for ice cold drinks at the rooftop beach bar and some sightseeing!” — MARK KRAEMER | CONCIERGE AT HOTEL PALOMAR ____________________________________________________________ “Walking through the Wicker ... -
Chicago Insider: Anthony Gates on architecture boat tours and the Kinzie Chophouse
ANTHONY GATES CONCIERGE AT THE HOTEL ALLEGRO How long you’ve lived here: My entire life (32 years). What you like best about Chicago: There are three main things I like about Chicago: The rich architecture the city has to offer, from the Willis Tower to the historic Rookery Building in the Loop. I like the ... -
Chicago Insider: Earl Clarkston on alfresco dining spots and the best margaritas in town
EARL CLARKSTON MANAGER AT MARBLES THE BRAIN STORE How long you’ve lived here: 11 years. What you like best about Chicago: The cleanliness, and the tourists that I meet every day. As well as public transportation. Not everywhere in the good ol’ USA can you live, work, play and get around without a car. Best ... -
Chicago Insider: Johanna Fridrich on La Scarola, drinks at Moonshine and “getting lost” in the city
Chicago Insider: Johanna Fridrich on La Scarola, drinks at Moonshine and "getting lost" in the city -
We ask, they answer: Q&A with Second City’s Timothy Edward Mason
Second City star discusses new show, finding comedy amidst tragedy and making racial differences fun By Trent Modglin The Second City’s 99th mainstage revue, South Side of Heaven, opened April 10 to rave reviews that are calling the performance “groundbreaking, intelligent, knee-slappingly hilarious and richly textured.” Those critics are hardly blowing smoke, as the show ...