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Information on Vietnamese Eateries |
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Trying new restaurants is always fun, especially in Chicago where
ethnic eateries can be found just about anywhere! So if you’re craving
something spectacular—and a bit exotic—check out the Vietnamese dining
scene! Michelle Alegria gave us a taste of these out-of-this-world
eateries!
Pho Xe Tang—Tank Restaurant
4953 North Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-2253
www.tanknoodle.com
Ba Le French Bakery
5018 North Broadway Street
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 561-4424
www.balechicago.com
Fan Si Pan
1618 West Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 738-1405
www.fansipanchicago.com
Viet Bistro & Lounge
1346 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 465-5720
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Information on Kayak Tour |
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From the seat of a kayak, Chicago’s an entirely different town! And
you can now ‘absorb’ our great city with a Wateriders architectural
tour! These urban kayak trips on the Chicago River are open to all
ages. $50 will buy you a three hour guided excursion! Tours stretch
from the old Montgomery Ward building on Kingsbury all the way through
Michigan Avenue! And, along the way your guide will drop some knowledge
about our toddelin’ town!
For more information:
Wateriders
950 North Kingsbury
Chicago, IL
(312) 953-9287
www.wateriders.com
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Information on Fleetwood Roller Rink |
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While many of us grew up going ‘round and ‘round the roller rink,
lots of those old rinks have fallen by the wayside. But one legendary
locale on the city’s south side is bucking that trend and celebrating
its 50th anniversary this year! Janet Davies strapped on her skates
to check out Fleetwood Roller Rink in Summit, IL.
Fleetwood Roller Rink
7231 West Archer
Summit, IL
708-458-0300
www.fleetwoodrollerrink.com
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Information on Stroller Fitness class |
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Squeezing a workout into our busy schedules is challenge enough for
many of us but for new moms and dads, it can be even tougher. But
many have found a way to get fit and take baby along for the ride!
They’re doing it with the help of a Stroller Fitness class. Lakeshore
Athletic Club-Lincoln Park offers the special class as part of their
Fit Moms program.
For More Information:
Lakeshore Athletic Club-Lincoln Park
1320 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL
773-477-9888
www.lsac.com
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Information on The Boring Store |
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If you’ve ever fancied yourself a spy, then you’ll want to sneak on
over to The Boring Store, Chicago’s only secret agent undercover supply
store! Janet recently headed there on a covert ops mission and discovered
some classified information. Not only does The Boring Store sell spy-ware,
but they also double as 826CHI, a non-profit tutoring and writing
center for Chicago school children!
For more information:
The Boring Store
1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 772-8108
www.826chi.org
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