That's Amore - Pizza, Chicago Style
A recent trip to Tuscany, Italy really got me in the mood for pizza, and now that I am back in Chicago, I will for sure be stopping by some of my favorite pizza places (if not only to relive my fabulous time in the land of Amore). When your travels take you to the Windy City, use
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Great Ways to Get to Know Chicago on Foot
Spring has finally arrived in Chicago. After a nearly 30-degree night this past Tuesday at Wrigley Field (It really felt like winter was never going to leave.), this weekend finally boast sunny skies and warmer temperatures, which got me in the mood to be outside. One of the best ways
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Cinco de Mayo Chicago Style
Cinco de Mayo is probably one of my favorite holidays. It's a liitle under the radar, yet gaining momentum, and it is all about margaritas, mariachi bands and good Tex-Mex. Each year I am seeing more and more restaurants and bars in Chicago celebrating this FUN holiday, which should become a
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Kentucky Derby!
It's that time of year and Chicago's Arlington Park horse race track opens this Friday. Arlington Park is THE place to go for horse racing. Think the Triple Crown right in Chicago! On Friday, the race track opens at 9:30 a.m. and the live race is at 2:30 p.m. That day also
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Second City - Chicago's Comedy Claim to Fame
I have become addicted to Top Chefs Chicago. It is fun watching the chefs stromp around my neighborhood and last night's show was no exception. The chefs spent an evening at the famed Second City improv comedy club (right around the corner from me) where the likes of John Belusi, Chris Farley and
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