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Drink This: Brunch at Eve
No, the above is not a typo. I really am recommending brunch as a libation. But this isn’t just any brunch, it’s one Chicago’s best “drunken brunches” – a bottomless mimosa-fest of food, fun and fizzy champagne drinks.
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Eat This: Girl and The Goat
Fans of Bravo’s Top Chef show know Stephanie Izard as the winner of season four of the reality show/cooking competition, while many Chicagoans have long known her as a talented local chef. For the past few months, Stephanie’s been working on he
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Things to Do in Chicago in Fall
I can’t say it enough. Fall is my favorite time of year in Chicago. The sweltering days of summer have passed; the freezing cold temperatures of winter have yet to arrive. There’s a special feeling in the air as warm days give way to cool night
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Getting to Milwaukee from Chicago
Chicago and Milwaukee are practically sister cities, and in fact many people from Wisconsin refer to Milwaukee as “Chicago North.” The two are just two hours away from one another by car and are connected with frequent bus, train, an
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Getting to Detroit from Chicago
Detroit and Chicago are two of the largest centers of commerce in the midwest, and are well-connected by bus, train, plane, and highway.
Detroit to Chicago
Driving distance – 281 miles/452 kilometers
Flights
Delta, United, Southwest, American, Cont
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Getting to St. Louis from Chicago
Chicago and St. Louis are are about five hours away from each other by car. Flying will, of course be much quicker, with the flight taking under an hour. The two cities are also well-connected by bus and train, with frequent service between the t
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Cheap Hotels in Saint Louis
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Most visitors to St. Louis will want to stay downtown, close to the Arch and other tourists attractions of the city. And there are plenty to choose from, with major chains like Westin, Hilton
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Cheap Hotels in Detroit
When most people think of Detroit, they think of the metro Detroit area. And when it comes to looking for lodging, most visitors do the same, looking for hotels in Dearborn, Mt. Clemens, Troy, Sterling Heights, Royal Oak and the Downriver area. In those suburbs you’ll find all your favorite chains l
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Breweries and Brewpubs in St. Louis
Like many cities in the Midwest, St. Louis is a beer town. The home of Anheuser-Busch, purveyors of that all-American beer, Budweiser, it has a long history with brewing. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, immigrants from Ireland, Germany, Italy, and Bo
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Cheap Hotels in Milwaukee
Like many major cities in the Midwest, Milwaukee offers a range of accommodation, from cheap and basic to luxurious and with a corresponding price tag. For tourists visiting without a car, a hotel downtown in the best bet and there are plenty to
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Thanksgiving in Chicago
Chicago is an ideal US destination for those looking to get away for the Thanksgiving holiday, but who still want to be able to explore the city on a day when many places shut down. Why: because most tourist attractions in Chicago remain open on Thanksgivi
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Public Transporation in Detroit
Wait, wait, that;’s a joke right? I mean, this is the Motor City we’re talking about here. A city built (and then slowly killed by) the auto industry, where people drive to the corner store, where the People Mover goes in a circle – ther
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Public Transportation in Milwaukee
Milwaukee isn’t known for having an efficient public transportation, and while the downtown and Third Ward areas are very walkable, it’s a city that relies mostly on cars for getting around. There is a public bus system which is fairly reliable
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Michelin Starred Restaurants in Chicago
Last week, the Michelin guide unveiled its star ratings for Chicago restaurants. Only 23 restaurants got stars, and a total of 30 stars were given out among the recipients. Some awards were surprising, others not so much.
I was glad to see my personal favo
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Public Transportation in St. Louis
Like many Midwest cities, St. Louis is a driving town. Most people use cars as their main form of transport, the bus is generally only used by the few without their own wheels, and it’s impossible to hail a cab on the street (you’ll need to cal
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Food Cart Dining in Chicago
Portland and Austin have entire street corners and parking lots devoted to food carts. In Los Angeles, they roam the streets selling tacos and tamales. In New York and DC, you can always find a fresh soft pretzel or a ketchup-smothered hot dog. But in Chic
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Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Chicago
As anyone who has given up meat (for any length of time) knows, eating out when meat is off the menu can be challenging. Throw in other dietary restrictions like vegan or gluten-free, and you might find yourself limited to the salad section of the menu. Th
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Christmas in Chicago
Christmas in Chicago
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On Christmas Eve many of the city’s museums are still open, including the Museum of Science and Industry, the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and the Art Institute, which are all open Christmas Eve but not Christmas Day. The observation deck at the Willis Tow
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New Year's in Chicago
New Year’s Eve in Chicago, as in many major cities, can be anything you want it to be – a low key affair with a casual dinner and a few drinks at the corner bar, a family-friendly outing, an all-out party at the hottest club in town, or a roman
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What to Wear in Chicago in Winter
Tourism in Chicago sees a pretty big dip in the months of January, February, and even into March (with the exception of St. Patrick’s Day weekend) and it’s not surprising – Chicago is cold in the winter. Really cold. Most tourists would r
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