Fine Dining in Chicago

Posted on November 5th, 2008 in Food & Dining by Kristin

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Chicago's Oldest Italian Restaurant
Top Chef Season 4 knew what they were doing when they set the show in Chicago. Not only have they had several contestants come from the greater Chicago area over the last few years, but the city itself has evolved into a culinary hotspot. Celebrity chefs come and go in the windy city but it’s the ones with true talent that stand the test of time. The ever evolving list of must-visit restaurants is hard to keep track of, but any visit is sure to be a success if you combine visits to the flashy and the new with trips to the tried and true.Creative Commons License photo credit: swanksalot

Nightclubs and Nightlife in Chicago

Posted on October 31st, 2008 in Food & Dining by Kristin

Every Monday Night

There are a handful of cities in the United States that are notorious for their nightclubs and nightlife and Chicago happens to be one of those happening hot spots. If you’re headed to the windy city for a night of fun you’ll want to check out at least a few of the ones listed below.Creative Commons License photo credit: Alex Cheek

Sports Stadiums and Attractions in Chicago

Posted on June 4th, 2008 in United States by kathrynv


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There are a million different things to do on a vacation in Chicago. You can spend the entire trip enjoying the amazing restaurants or shopping that can be found there. You can take a historic tour of the city and immerse yourself in the roles that Chicago has played in this country over time. You can take advantage of the opportunity to see top-level art museums and Broadway theater shows. But one of the most fun things that you can do in Chicago is to spend some time checking out the sports stadiums there.

Best Theatres and Shows in Chicago

Posted on May 26th, 2008 in United States by kathrynv


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Night Clubs and Bars in Detroit

Posted on March 17th, 2008 in United States by kathrynv

Detroit Renaissance Center

People who don’t know a lot about Detroit may not realize that it is a place with a thriving subculture of music and entertainment. Rappers, DJs and dancers all come together in the night clubs and bars throughout Detroit to bring a creative energy to the life of the city. As more and more of these people have begun to use the venues of Detroit as the playground for their art, more and more venues have opened up in support of this culture. As a result, Detroit is a hot place to go if you are seeking out an active and exciting night club scene.

Irish Pubs in Chicago

Posted on March 3rd, 2008 in Food & Dining by kathrynv

Guiness stout

There are many different reasons that you might want to visit an Irish pub (or two or three) during your stay in Chicago. Perhaps you are planning to be in The Windy City during St. Patrick’s Day and you want to do the pub crawl through the area’s most popular Irish pubs in order to celebrate the holiday. Maybe you just moved to the Chicago area and want to find that corner neighborhood Irish bar that you can make your happy hour home. Or perhaps you’re someone who really loves Irish pubs and tries to visit new ones in every city that you get a chance to explore. Any of these reasons are good reasons to find out more about the Irish pubs that are in Chicago. Of course, do you really need a better reason than good beer, great food and a lot of camaraderie?