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    A very good year: Check out some of Chicago’s top new restaurants

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    December 6, 2010
    The Real Chicago takes a closer look at some of the city’s best new restaurants from 2010 By Trent Modglin, Jennifer Billock and Danielle ...
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    Learning curve: John Hancock Observatory’s Audio Sky Tour entertains and educates with some celebrity help

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    December 6, 2010
    Learning curve: John Hancock Observatory’s Audio Sky Tour entertains and educates with some celebrity help
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    ComedySportz’s game “Five Things” keeps everyone on their feet

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    December 3, 2010
    The creatively fast-paced game “Five Things” keeps improvisers and the audience thinking on their feet By Danielle Berry ComedySportz, in the near north’s Lakeview ...
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    Down-home Chicago: The search for the city’s best comfort food

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    December 1, 2010
    With the city’s plethora of restaurant options, you don’t have to venture south for good comfort food By Patricia Hall I know I’m in ...
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    No vegetarians allowed: Examining Chicago’s love affair with steak

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    August 31, 2010
    We have too many ‘experts’ for it to be an easy decision, but that didn’t stop us from coming up with a list of ...
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    Starfruit: If this is what the future of dessert looks like, we’re in

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    July 6, 2010
    Starfruit: If this is what the future of dessert looks like, we're in
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    What’s old is new again: Browsing Chicago’s antique stores

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    July 1, 2010
    Looking for a special vintage piece of art, furniture or literature? Antique stores are plentiful in the Windy City  By Patricia Hall Having recently ...
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  • Around TownGeneral Features

    The Halsted boutiques: Don’t be afraid to break away from Michigan Avenue to explore some of Lincoln Park’s trendy shops

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    May 6, 2010
    By Patricia Hall Spring has always been a favorite time of year for me. St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, daffodils are blooming ...
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    Getting away for a day: Great locations to explore beyond Chicago

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    May 3, 2010
    Getting away for a day: Great locations to explore beyond Chicago
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  • Around TownGeneral Features

    1920s-style night out: Uncovering Chicago’s speakeasy past

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    May 3, 2010
    1920s-style restaurants: Uncovering Chicago’s speakeasy past
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  • Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

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    November 11, 2021
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    July 31, 2019
  • First Look review: CMX CineBistro provides a fun, fresh take on the luxury dine-in theater ...

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  • November 11, 2021

    Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

  • July 31, 2019

    Chicago Insider Etienne Padin on obscure museums, shopping in Andersonville and dining at Maple & Ash

  • July 30, 2019

    First Look review: CMX CineBistro provides a fun, fresh take on the luxury dine-in theater experience

  • July 28, 2019

    Finger lickin’ good: Six trusted Chicago spots for a stellar barbecue experience

  • July 25, 2019

    The Big City Blog: Four Friday Night Flights beer tastings remain this summer, including July 26 in Ravenswood

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    • Inside Scoop: Massive FoBAB beer festival returns to Chicago this weekend, Nov. 12-13

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      November 11, 2021
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      July 31, 2019
    • First Look review: CMX CineBistro provides a fun, fresh take on the luxury dine-in theater ...

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      July 30, 2019

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