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    Dining outside: Food and travel blogger Kit Graham’s favorite summer restaurants in Chicago

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    July 13, 2018
    The Parson's Chicken & Fish patio is the type of comfortable space where you can easily spend an entire afternoon.
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    Up to the challenge: Chicago firefighter Corey Katsibubas accepted Windy City Strength & Conditioning’s Kickstart Challenge, and it changed his life

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    June 30, 2018
    “I was used to the normal gym, where you put your headphones on so no one bothers you. ... You don’t want anybody in ...
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    Rooftop rendezvous: Whether for dinner or post-work cocktails, hotel rooftops are all the rage right now in Chicago

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    June 15, 2018
    At the LondonHouse hotel rooftop, you feel like you are right in the center of the city as you look down at the Chicago ...
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    Outdoor eats: Chicago food blogger Amanda Topper’s favorite alfresco dining spots in the city

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    June 12, 2018
    Gene's rooftop beer and wine garden offers a backyard experience to enjoy a pint of German beer and a housemade brat grilled right in ...
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    Nice pour: We’ve got a handful of legit spots to enjoy a whiskey cocktail in Chicago

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    May 1, 2018
    A revival of the Prohibition-era Chicago supper club, as a five-time Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, Untitled is serious about food. They may be even ...
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    Downtown breweries: Leaving work in the Loop and looking for a craft beer or two? Here are a few options nearby

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    April 21, 2018
    Haymarket, housed in a century-old building, specializes in classic Belgian and contemporary American beer styles and has been a local leader the bourbon barrel-aging ...
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    Vintage movement: A bevy of unique, quality thrift stores dominate the landscape in Wicker Park

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    April 2, 2018
    Perusing Store B's selection is like taking a course in fashion history. ... Old-school dresses, coats, shoes and accessories abound, and their selection of ...
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    Laughs with the ladies: Second City’s “She The People” is empowering entertainment, and the cast is fun to have cocktails with too

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    March 14, 2018
    “I was so nervous getting up there. ... He said: ‘Carisa. This is the least important thing you will do today. Waking up in ...
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    Let’s chill: We’ve got a handful of unique spring date activities in Chicago

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    February 22, 2018
    Mixology classes are all the rage right now, so make your next date night a bit unique with handcrafted cocktails that you and your ...
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    Winter neighborhood markets: Where to escape the cold and do a little local shopping around Chicago

    By TheRealChicagoOnline
    February 12, 2018
    Hyde Park Handmade brings together local artisans in a room illuminated by the large, sunny windows. ... The ambiance is relaxed, with soulful music ...
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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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      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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