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Flaming cheese at Greektown’s oldest restaurant? It’s The Parthenon!
The Parthenon restaurant is Chicago’s Greektown’s anchor restaurant! From the sidewalk window, you’ll get a wave from the cook slicing lamb from a spit. Inside, your waiter cries “Opa!” as saganaki ignites in orange flames. And, from surrounding tables people are laughing and toasting. Yes, it’s a typical day at The Parthenon.
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Honey Butter Fried Chicken… best chicken in Chicago, cocktails too!
Honey Butter Fried Chicken is an excellent place to go for, you guessed it, fried chicken! Their unique blend of ingredients, paired with their fresh, healthy chicken, creates a one-of-a-kind taste that people come from all over to enjoy. All food and drink pieces are crafted by the owners/culinary experts for a taste you can’t get anywhere else.
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Delectable pasta made right before it hits your plate: A10 in Chicago!
A10 is a new restaurant located in the landmark Harper Theater, a shining example of the many vintage storefronts that color the exciting neighborhood of Hyde Park. Proprietor Matthias Merges explains, “Here, food and drink has been refined through generations to reveal a pure, delicious, and superbly crafted experience. Our menu represents our own modern additions to this ancient story, as well as our respect for the centuries of families, friends, and loved ones who brought these dishes to life.”
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Fresh food, cooking classes & wine! All of Italy in one place: Eataly!
Eataly, Chicago features a 63,000-square-foot market including 23 unique eateries. There are 25 Eataly market places throughout the world: 13 in Japan, 10 in Italy and single locations in New York City, Dubai and Turkey. Chicago is the latest city to experience this Italian global phenomenon. Co-owned by Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich, this location is the largest in the United States and cost upwards of $20 million to complete. Check out this video to see what the buzz is all about.
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Benvenuto! Discover a modern, rustic Italy in Chicago at Siena Tavern!
The Siena Tavern concept was an idea born during a trip to Italy, where there was a little tavern with a good open kitchen and a kind of rustic look that the owners liked. They got that idea in Italy and brought it to Chicago, modernized it a bit, and created a modern-meet-rustic restaurant with a menu of homemade pastas and Neapolitan pizzas baked in a Woodstone oven.
The food is very local with its peak of flavor and freshness.
The restaurant has become a hit in the River North neighborhood. As Chef Fabio Viviani says, “When you see the same people ten times, with all the great selection and great choices around here, in this town, that’s a home run to me.”
Visit the website at sienatavern.com.
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Randolph Street Market: Vintage cool, amazing deals and entertainment!
The Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market, Indie Designer Market, Modern Vintage Chicago and the Holiday Market. As seen in Travel & Leisure, the NY Times, Lucky Magazine and featured on TV news shows and web casts, the Randolph Street Market Festival is considered “a mecca of cool”, “the best hot spot for antiquing”, “the best Chicago venue for people watching”, and “the Barney’s of Vintage”. Celebrity designer Nate Berkus says, “I love this market…the quality is incredible!” As one of Chicago’s most happening monthly parties, Randolph Street Market has become the summer destination!
This European-style, indoor-outdoor urban antique market in the historic West Loop neighborhood features 200 select purveyors of high quality, amazingly priced “finds”, offering unlimited creative inspiration and hours of fun. Shoppers can find furnishings, vintage clothing, jewelry, collectibles, etc. Visit randolphstreetmarket.com for more information.
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Music lovers rejoyce! Dave’s Records: Vinyl utopia with NO CDs!
The sign on the door says it all- NO CD’s!! Never had ‘em!! Never Will!! Dave’s Records is totally devoted to vinyl.
Dave’s Records carry all speeds (33,45,even 78), all formats (7”, 10”, 12” single, EP , LP), and all styles (rock, jazz, soul, funk, hip hop, house, disco, reggae, blues, folk, country, vocal, soundtracks, showtunes, classical, indie/alternative and every sub-genre you can imagine). If it’s on vinyl, it’s here now or it’s passed through the doors and in to someone’s crate. On any given day, there are at least 40,000 titles to choose from. Every day new titles freshen the racks. Dave’s Records sell both new and used. You’ll find both import and domestic new vinyl. You’ll find a wide assortment of new reissued vinyl. You’ll find out of print used vinyl that you’d thought was long gone. No matter what it is, you’re likely to find it in their bins. If you come to Chicago, check them out.
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Fire ’em up at Iwan Ries, the most cigars, pipes & tobacco in Chicago!
Since 1857, Chicago has been home to Iwan Ries & Co., the oldest family-owned tobacconists in the country. Now in our 5th generation of hard work and commitment to service, we are striving to ensure that we continue in the tradition of making customers our #1 priority!
In the world of e-commerce it seems that selection is often void of service. At Iwan Ries & Co. we offer both. A practice that was started with tobacconist Edward Hoffman, and passed on from generation to generation. While browsing our site, please keep in mind that this is a only a fraction of what we have to offer.
We have over 15,000 pipes in stock, the largest selection of pipe tobaccos available, hundreds of cigars, and countless accessories. Please call us if you don’t see what you’re looking for. Chances are we have it. If not, and its available, we’ll get it for you. Thanks for visiting and smoke in peace. Visit iwanries.com for more information.
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Luxury Garage Sale: costume jewelery & the coolest vintage finds!
Luxury Garage Sale is co-founded by partners Brielle Buchberg and Lindsay Segal. Childhood friends, Brielle and Lindsay always had a love of collecting; beginning with stickers and erasers, evolving to shoes and handbags. However, over the years their assorted collections soon overwhelmed their available storage space. Utilizing their backgrounds in fashion and sales, Brielle and Lindsay began selling their unwanted items. After realizing that their friends had the same predicament as well, a light flashed and voila… Luxury Garage Sale was born!
Luxury Garage Sale is an upscale consignment service that specializes in selling new and gently used contemporary, designer and vintage clothing and accessories. Visit luxurygaragesale.com for more information.
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Timeless dresses, alluring belts & everlasting style at Atelier Azza!
Emerging luxury womenswear label Atelier Azza strives for timeless yet modern opulence with its signature Swarovski laden hand-embellishments and voluminous cuts.
Launched by designer Azeeza Khan in 2012, Azza swiftly established a recognizable aesthetic with distinct motif hand embroideries on vivid pure silk fabrics.
The Azza Ready-to-Wear and Couture showroom is located in the heart of Chicago’s luxury shopping mile at 520 N. Michigan Avenue. The nearly 1,000 square foot boutique is located on Level 3, adjacent to the women’s department of Nordstrom Michigan Avenue.
This retail effort brings mainstream access to Azza’s statement garments that have garnered a cult following amongst Chicago’s fashion set and continues to attract attention globally. Click here for more information.
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Stunning dancing and All That Jazz! CHICAGO the Musical still magical!
A true New York City institution, CHICAGO has everything that makes Broadway great: a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping-song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. No wonder CHICAGO has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards®, a Grammy® and thousands of standing ovations. It’s also no surprise that CHICAGO has wowed audiences all around the world, including Mexico City, Moscow, Sao Paulo and South Africa. Whether you’re looking for your first Broadway musical, whether you’ve seen the Academy Award®- winning film and want to experience the show live on stage or whether you’ve seen it before and want to recapture the magic, CHICAGO always delivers.
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Get kooky & go crazy at the new Blue Man Group show! Bigger than EVER
Blue Man Group cannot be explained; it can only be experienced.
Blue Man Group is the interactive show that is continuously mesmerizing audiences. It’s a full sensory experience of performance art, music, comedy and multimedia theatrics. The men in blue are making a splash, literally.
Best known for its award-winning theatrical productions which critics have described as “ground-breaking,” “hilarious,” “visually stunning” and “musically powerful.” These performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else. Blue Man Group is a unique performance piece incorporating many different ideas, such as science, technology, noise, liquid, innocence and plumbing.
The poncho section is the first four or five rows closest to the stage. Patrons in this area are given ponchos to wear, because sometimes materials splash the audience. These substances are washable, but we suggest that you do not wear anything that needs dry cleaning.
Now Playing at the Briar Street Theatre Located at 3133 North Halsted Chicago. Blue Man Group appeals to all ages, but children under five (5) years of age are not permitted. Click here for more information.
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CityBuzz Chicago: the city’s must see, jaw dropping destinations!
CityBuzz Chicago Summer 2014
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Bub City- the most fun BBQ, country music and whiskey in Chicago!
Country Music and BBQ at Bub City…Paradise for BBQ fans!
Bub City brings in rising stars from Nashville, Austin, and other places, to play on the stage, in Chicago. You might see someone you could only see in Nashville.
It’s a casual atmosphere, where you can stop in for a beer, and some bar-b-que, and listen to some fine country music. Bub City is open late every night. On Tuesday they have Country Karaoke. You wont find a more lively, fun place in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Click here for more information.
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Rock your socks off at the smash hit musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET!
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET is the new smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.
On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians gathered at Sun Records in
Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more.
This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night. Don’t miss your chance to be a fly on the wall of fame… at MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET! Click here for more information.
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Hyatt Regency Woodfield
To put it simply, this hotel has it all. For the business minded, take advantage of over 30,000 square feet of event space, on-site meeting planners, and A-V techs. For those who consider shopping a sport, ride the complimentary shuttle to Woodfield Shopping Center. Local attractions like Arlington Racecourse and Long Grove Historical Village are always an adventure, and the 24-hour Stay Fit Gym and seasonal outdoor whirlpool never get old. Oh, the possibilities!
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Palmer House
The Palmer House didn’t become a beloved downtown Chicago hotel by chance. It did so by design. Since 1871, the iconic Chicago hotel has been host to countless celebrated figures. Today, having undergone a meticulous renovation, the Palmer House awaits those stories yet to be written and forever to be retold, from legendary weddings to grand meetings to moments of pure pleasure.
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Raffaello Hotel’s Menage-a-Trois
Boutique hotel. Four Stars. Non-smoking. Raffaello Hotel proudly boasts being the only hotel in Chicago to hold down that menage-a-trois. Thankfully, their location is also a major perk, just off Michigan Avenue and surrounded by the Theater District, where perfect shopping opportunities and dining options galore. But we all know that means jack if the service sucks — and worry not. It doesn’t. The service is personalized and sincere; phew!
Next question: amenities of course! Here’s their bragging list:
breakfast room service, massage treatments, manicure and pedicure by Windy City Massage, concierge services, 24-hour business center, PC computer kiosks, 24-hour fitness center, valet parking, valet laundry, mini-bars, microwaves, rain forest showerheads, flat screen LCD TV’s, DVD players, electric shoe shine machines, in room safes, luxurious bathrobes, all cotton terry bath towels, 350 thread count sheets overlaying goose down duvets. 18th floor meetings and convention center; restaurant and bar with outdoor terrace seating
If all this doesn’t talk to you, maybe money will. The Raffaello Hotel recently threw $25 million to their space in refurbishment upgrades. So if checking out this space is on your radar, see if a package would suit your fancy. They’ve got one for practically every occasion (hot cars, bridal getaways, shopping sprees and many more).
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Tremont Hotel
Stay a while at this Gold Coast hotel where first-class service reigns supreme. Live in luxury in one of the 135 guest rooms or turn it up a notch in a Penthouse suite where the 11-foot ceiling, fireplace, jacuzzi, and wet bar will make you feel like royalty! If you’re in the mood for a party later, reserve one of the four private dining rooms at Mike Ditka’s, the onsite restaurant, that can accomodate groups of 10 to 100 people.
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Spring Hill Suites
How can you not be relaxed when there’s a heated indoor pool at your hotel? If lazing isn’t your style, hit up the 24-hour fitness center to sculpt your body into a masterpiece. Chow down at the free hot breakfast buffet or look up attractions in the surrounding area using free hi-speed internet. Free is always fun.