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Information on Darwin's |
Take the next step in the evolution of 'bar food' at Darwin's in Bucktown!
Owner Matt Miller has evolved from his famed, unusual breakfast creations
at Orange in Lakeview to head up this new cozy bar and grill! Expect
unexpected combinations of flavors in creations such as the Pumpkin
Wasabi Corndog and Buffalo Frog Legs and wash it all down with a Beer
Float featuring white pepper ice cream! Get the recipe for Darwin's
Goat Cheese & Avocado Cheesecake.
For more information:
Darwin's Bar and Grill
1935 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 772-3719 |
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Information on 'A Few Hours In The Life Of A Concierge' |
The concierge are incredibly resourceful, fulfilling any request and
solving any problem…you name it, they do it! They make what they do
look easy, with a smile on their face and a calm approach to every
situation! We spent a few hours with Todd Nelson, the concierge at
The Peninsula Chicago to get a glimpse into the types of "assignments"
he encounters.
For more information:
The Peninsula Chicago
108 East Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 337-2888
www.peninsula.com
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Information on H & M |
H & M's premium location, in the old FAO Schwartz building on Michigan
Avenue, is revamped with three floors of clothing and accessories
for men, women and children! Lingerie and plus sizes are also available.
Look to the first floor for higher-end stuff and take the elevator
or escalator upwards for less expensive lines. H & M employs 95 in-house
designers, so from jeans to suits and dresses, there's something for
everyone!
For more information:
H & M
840 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 274-1111
www.hm.com
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Information on Forever 21 |
Celebrated by many style conscious and trend-savvy shoppers, Forever
21has quickly become the source for the most current fashions at the
greatest value! Forever 21 features a constant flow of creative clothing
designs and the accessories to make your look come together at the
right price! A phenomenon in the fashion world, Forever 21 provides
shoppers with an unprecedented selection of today's fashions, always
changing and always in style!
For more information:
Forever 21
28 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 977.2121
www.forever21.com
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Information on Von Dutch |
The Von Dutch story stems from the guy with the name who pinstriped
hot rods and bikes. Tony Sorrenson bought the rights, hired a designer
and began dressing celebs in "garagewear" like tees, jeans and hats!
The logo has been gracing the heads, chests and behinds of everyone
from Leo to Britney is now available to you too-you'll find everything
at the new Chicago store that the Melrose boutique carries!
For more information:
Von Dutch
1133 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 280-8393
www.vondutch.com
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Information on Paul Frank |
Paul Frank groupies, you are not hallucinating! That was a yellow
monkey you saw in that storefront window on Armitage! Your hairy pal,
Julius-the one on your T-shirt, wallet socks and other Paul Frank
paraphernalia you've amassed since 1997 when the Newport Beach, California
designer introduced his simian sensation to the world-now has a Chicago
home! Monkey see, monkey buy!
For more information:
Paul Frank
851 West Armitage Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 388-3122
www.paulfrank.com
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Information on Carquest World of Wheels |
Gentlemen, start your engines! The 42nd Annual Carquest World of Wheels
is rolling into McCormick Place! Millions of dollars worth of one-of-a-kind
souped-up street machines will be on display as gear-heads from across
the country vie for part of a total series purse of $85,000! Carquest
World of Wheels is running January 30th to February 1st.
For more information:
Carquest World of Wheels @
McCormick Place - North
23rd Place and Lakeshore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
(708) 354-4014
www.worldofwheels.com
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Information on Play the Field |
Everyone partied like it was 4,702 at the Field Museum's 'Play the
Field' bash! With Frank Orrall of Poi Dog Pondering and the J. Davis
Trio setting the soundtrack for the evening, partygoers celebrated
the Chinese New Year and mixed culture with cocktails as they explored
the Field's amazing exhibits! The next 'Play the Field' event is February
26th with all proceeds benefiting the Field Museum.
For more information:
Field Museum
1400 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 665-7600
www.bigcreekevents.com
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Information on "Downsize" |
If you're looking for a unique theatre experience, head to the men's
room at Gramercy on Lincoln! That's right, the men's room! Taking
the idea of site-specific theatre to a whole new level, Downsize,
the only play performed in real public bathrooms around the city,
is running now through January 31st!
For more information:
Gramercy
2438 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 458-0566
www.walkabouttheater.org
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