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Lisa Davis
I am a Chicagoan through and through. I live in the Old Town area of the city with a view of Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park Zoo (well, the zoo's petting zoo to be precise - better view anyway than the…
I am a Chicagoan through and through. I live in the Old Town area of the city with a view of Lake Michigan and Lincoln Park Zoo (well, the zoo's petting zoo to be precise - better view anyway than the main zoo because it includes a beautiful lagoon with trees and flowers). Neighbors include Second City where the great John Belushi and Chris Farley used to perform, as well as Chicago's #1 Sunday night spot Stanley’s (because of the live karaoke) where you will see Michael Jordan when he is in town. I am a Cubs season ticket holder (sorry White Sox fan), Pilates instructor, beach volleyball fanatic (Yes, Chicago's North Ave. Beach looks just as good as any beach in southern California; in the summer, of course.) and marathon runner (This year's Chicago Marathon will be my fifth.). I am also a highly respected and trusted editor and writer who has worked and written for such publications as Working Woman, Reader’s Digest, Chicago Tribune, Spa, New Haven Register, UR Chicago, About.com, and most recently as editor of Frequent Flyer magazine. I created and published a book called Mileage Pro: The Insider’s Guide to Frequent Flyer Programs, which was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top ways to improve your travels in 2006. I am considered an expert in business and luxury travel (and Chicago of course) including spas, hotels, airlines, destinations, golf and frequent flyer programs. Sought after for this expertise, I have appeared on Fox News, CNBC, ABC, to name a few, and in numerous national press articles, including The Washington Post, USAToday and The New York Times. I am a correspondent for a Sirius Radio travel show and am the creator and author of a spa and hotel column called Travel Well on Justsaygo.com.
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Local Lunch Favorite Gives Discounts
One of Chicago's most popular restaurants, BIN 36, (339 N. Dearborn St.) is giving lunch goers some economic respite with No-Tax Lunches. Now through October 30, BIN 36 will pick up the tax tab, Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. And, the tax break applies to any dollar amount, so spend away! To make a reservation, or to find out more, call BIN 36 at 312-755-9463. You can also make reservations on http://www.opentable.com/.
A little about why Bin 36 is a locals' favorite...Over fifty house wines available by the taste, glass, flight, or bottle, along with a list of 400 handpicked labels. The BIN 36 cheese bar features fifty artisan cheeses selected from small domestic and international producers. You can also enjoy cappuccinos and pastries, and Bin 36 is popular for quick lunches and after-work happy hours.
If you have the afternoon free, stop by Bin 36's neighbor, 10pin (330 N. State St.), for some "upscale bowling," - a retro sport with a hip upscale lounge. 10pin opens at 11 a.m. For more information, call 312-644-0300