Parrots = BFF’s retro basement
One of my greatest discoveries yet is Parrots Bar & Grill – 754 W. Wellington Ave. – on the corner of Wellington and Halsted. It’s on a lonely corner just two blocks east of the Wellington brown...
View ArticleGood Morning Jackhammers
If you’re from the Midwest you’ve probably heard the old saying “around here we only have two seasons, winter and construction.” So if you haven’t noticed the abundance of scaffolding, fencing and...
View ArticlePretend you’re a grown up on Southport
Sometimes after an overly irresponsible evening, I like to stroll down Southport just to people watch, window shop, and remind myself that it is possible to be a responsible adult in this city....
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Partyin’ partyin’ YEAH
We love our college friends, no question, and we love having them visit, but despite being several years out of college, deep down we know it’s unavoidable. I’m talking about the natural phenomenon...
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Dad-Friendly Dining
If you’re looking for a casual spot to take your pops this Fathers Day, look no further than Cooper’s at 1232 W Belmont (between Racine and Southport), dad-tested and approved by Mr. Rut himself....
View ArticlePride Week for us straight folk
I love Pride Week. I’m a straight girl who likes boys, but there is just something about the week building up to the Gay Pride Parade that makes me really happy. Lakeview becomes a magical place...
View ArticleEast Lakeview’s sassiest sports bar
Avenue Tavern is definitely one of my go-to bars for a post-workday drink, the food is yum-tastic and the roll up garage doors… genius! So now that my feelings are clear about this great little...
View ArticlePride Parade Recap – hot bodies and lots of skin
If you missed the 42nd annual Pride Parade this weekend, here’s some pictures of barely-there outfits, rainbows galore, and maybe a little subliminal motivation to get you to the gym.
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Celebrate summer with a FREE outdoor movie tonight!
Movies in the Park! Stroll on down to Belmont & Lakeshore tonight at dusk to enjoy a free outdoor movie as a part of the 2011 season of Movies in the Parks. Tonight’s entertainment is the movie...
View ArticleNew Year’s resolution: FAIL
Tomorrow is July 1st, which means the year is officially half over(!). Let’s take a moment and check the pulse on our New Year’s resolutions, are they DOA or still clinging to life? Judging by the...
View ArticleDirty Dancing in the park TONIGHT
The MOVIE people, sheesh, get your minds out of the gutter!! Tonight at dusk (usually beginning around 8pm) Dirty Dancing will be playing at Belmont & Lakeshore (rescheduled from the rained-out...
View ArticleAnd on the 8th day… God made bacon
Vegetarians and vegans please do not read this post. Since the 4th of July weekend was not enough fun and entertainment (not to mention alcohol consumption), my friend and I decided to extend our...
View ArticleAppreciate the beer garden, disregard the poor service
As one of the unlucky ones who isn’t blessed with summer hours at work, last Friday I decided to make my escape and ditched the office at 4:30pm (scandalous!) to join my more fortunate friends who were...
View ArticleI’m a stranger magnet
I’m not overly outgoing or adventurous, I’m a terrible sales person and I get awkward when I’m alone in a crowded place for too long. Don’t get me wrong, when I’m in the confines of my social comfort...
View ArticleEating your feelings in style
I experienced the worst four hours of my adult life this morning, it happened under strict supervision, in a poorly lit room on the 16th floor of an office building in the loop. I took the GRE. I left...
View Article$2 Pitchers!
Ugh, there is nothing less-motivational than 99 degrees and 99% humidity. Throw in some sweat, smog and sunburn and I’ll gladly trade my social life for my air conditioner…. wait… did somebody say $2...
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Impress your friends with this secret patio
It’s a gazillion degrees outside and I’d be willing to bet that finding a restaurant with some nice outdoor seating is pretty low on your list of priorities today. Understandable, so take this little...
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A fish-eye’s view of Chicago
…. most likely a mutant six-eyed fish with a few extra appendages (this is the Chicago River we’re talking about). About a month ago, with our Groupons fresh in our hot little hands, my friends and I...
View ArticleSingle white cat-lady
I’ll admit it, I walk a fine line between “pet owner” and “crazy cat lady”. At 25 years old, a cat-free future is pretty much out of the question. HOWEVER, in my own defense, I technically only have...
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Beautifying Belmont
The dingy looking underpass at Lakeshore Drive and Belmont is getting a facelift! Definitely working harder than me on a Friday (Molly Rutkowski photo for RedEye) Crews have been working all week...
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