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Photo Credit: www.christkindlmarket.com “Ich Wünsche Ihnen ein frohe Fest!**” This Germanic season’s greetings is not something that is often heard in this part of the world (at least not by the average Chicagoan). However, Christmastime in Chicago can mean a sudden influx of German in our everyday lives. The reason why? The ever [...] 
Whether we want it to or not, this warm weather is slowly making its way out the door. In fact, some of us are already making those back-to-school lists and preparing for the end of yet another summer. If you’re anything like me, you’re wondering where the summer months went and why they went [...] 
Photo Courtesy of Birchwood Kitchen Birchwood Kitchen is a hidden gem in Chicago’s Wicker Park. One of my favorite things about this brunch place is the staff. Whenever I am dining there, I feel like I am appreciated. When I leave, they ask if I want my coffee to go; there is always [...] 
I always wanted to visit Paris, and a few years ago I was fortunate enough to actually take the trip. Unfortunately, I foolishly devoted little time to planning what I would do when I finally got there. Exhausted on the plane ride over, it didn’t seem like the time to feverishly flip through Frommer’s [...] 
Garfield Park Conservatory is conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Chicago and off the green line Central Park stop. It is a beautiful desert oasis during the inevitable Midwestern cold chill. It offers six multi-faceted greenhouses and two grand exhibition halls and is also available for special occasions — [...] 
If you are tired of the same old Friday night scene, then now is the time to step outside of your typical space and try something new. Pilsen is located just southwest of downtown and easily accessible by the train, either the Pink Line or the Orange Line. As of late, I’ve spent quite [...] 
In my never-ending quest to find unique ways to explore my city, I came across the Chicago Health and Wellness Tours (CHEW Chicago). These tours provide support for those on the journey to good health *frantically waving my hand in the air*. Attendees will visit local businesses in the health, fitness, beauty and wellness [...] |
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November 25th, 2011 
