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The Delta Returns

The Delta returns with plenty of Southern charm, delicious cocktails and bites, and a new all-weather patio.

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Getting to Know Edie’s All Day Cafe and Bar

Edie’s All Day Cafe and Bar is now open in Chicago’s River North.

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BUG: A Dark and Twisted Journey

BUG by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts roars back to Chicago for its Steppenwolf debut and takes the audience on a dark, twisted journey inside a deteriorating mind.

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Osteria Trulli: Cuisine of Puglia via Arlington Heights

Experience the cuisine of Puglia at Osteria Trulli in Arlington Heights.

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Getaway: Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, Jewel of The Galena Territory

Get away to the scenic Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in historic Galena. Enjoy the serene views and excellent facilities during your stay. Explore the stunning Driftless Area of Illinois.

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A Perfect Getaway: Eaglewood Resort & Spa

We, city dwellers, frequently seek to travel far and wide to get away from it all. Bucolic vistas and quiet mornings overlooking the sunrise are frequently the goal. But what if I told you that a peaceful scenic getaway lies 30 miles away in the tiny suburb of Itasca, due West of Chicago? The place …

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The Band’s Visit: A Celebration of Humanity

THE BAND’S VISIT celebrates humanity in all its flawed beautiful glory…

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No Average Joe at Joe’s Imports

Not your average Joe, Joe’s Imports shines in Fulton Market. Come for the wine. Stay for the food. Come back for the hospitality. Go let Joe work his magic on you!

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Believe in BBQ!

The parking lot is sweltering hot. You can crack an egg and fry it on the pavement. But I don’t care. I am tucking into a paper boat full of expertly smoked brisket, a wet nap in one hand, a cold-ish beer in the other. It is hot and humid and the air is redolent …

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Road Trip to Pennyville Station

I will be honest. Rarely do I travel outside of Chicago city limits to eat. But occasionally a suburban restaurant beckons. So, when I heard of an eclectic New American restaurant in Park Ridge, I had to go see it for myself. Pennyville Station, owned by Park Ridge native and restaurant industry veteran Tony Antonacci, …

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Dinner-and-a-Movie, All Grown Up

What happens to dinner-and-a-movie when it grows up? I think that the answer to that question is CMX VIP Cinema Experience paired with CMX CinéBistro, a luxury dinner-and-a-movie concept in residence at Old Orchard Mall in suburban Skokie. Don’t forget your IDs, folks. This movie theater is for those over 21. And while there is …

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Now Open: BMO Club Rooftop at Ravinia Festival

Ravinia Festival, Chicagoland’s favorite summer alfresco music venue, has expanded its dining offerings this summer with the recent opening of the tony new BMO Club. The swanky rooftop is now open to the public and available for private parties. Under the watchful eye of its general manager, Antoine Pierre Whitfield, BMO Club is yet another …

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