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Information on Chicago's 'Hottest' Coffee Shops |
The cold has set in and coffee seems to be 'hotter' than ever! There
is one of "those" green shops on every corner. But if you're looking
to beat the grind of the chain shops, there are many options here
in the city. Lou Canellis found a few.
For more information:
Metropolis Coffee Company
1039 West Granville Avenue
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 764-0400
www.metropoliscoffee.net
Café Marrakech Espresso
4747 North Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 271-4541
Kopi Cafe
5317 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 989-5674
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Information on Wine, Caviar & Cheese Spots |
If you want to dine in and have a very special dinner for family and
friends, Janet found a few out-of-the-way gems for wine, caviar and
cheese!
For more information:
Wine Discount Center
1826 North Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 489-3454
www.winediscountcenter.com
Collin's Caviar
925 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 226-0342
www.collinscaviar.com
Pastoral
2945 North Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 472-4781
www.pastoralartisan.com
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Information on Prairie Grass Café |
When top chef talent from the city migrates to the burbs, it's certain
to cause quite a buzz! That's exactly what's happening at Prairie
Grass Cafe in Northbrook. Former Ritz Carlton Dining Room Chef Sarah
Stegner and George Bumbaris have left the 'white tablecloth treatment'
of the Ritz behind to open up a casual dining space that's fun and
affordable! Michelle checked out this new hot spot.
For more information:
Prairie Grass Cafe
601 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 205-4433
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Information on Follia Cibo e Moda |
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When approaching the front door of Follia, a new Italian restaurant
in the heart of the Fulton Market District, you will see stylishly
dressed mannequins peering back at you. Don't be alarmed, you're in
the right place! The restaurant displays art and fashions by local
college students that you can purchase, or admire while you wait for
a table! Our very own fashionista, Michelle Alegria visited this new
eatery.
For more information:
Follia Cibo e Moda
953 West Fulton Market
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 243-2888
The two designers displaying their fashions
at Follia are:
Kami Bremyer Fashions
www.kamibremyer.com
Giedre Vaicekauskaite Fashions
giedrev2000@yahoo.com
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Information on Smokie Norful |
Chicago's very own Smokie Norful has been one of music's great success
stories of 2002 -- not to mention 2003 and 2004! During the tidal
wave of critical and popular acclaim, he has generated his gold-selling
debut album, "I Need You Now." Its title song has become an almost
instant classic-for-the-ages-continues unabated, even as EMI Gospel
Music proudly announces the release of Smokie's highly anticipated
new release, "Nothing Without You." Smokie performed for us in our
190 North studios.
For more information:
www.smokienorful.com
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Information on Vermilion's One Year Anniversary & Photo Exhibit |
Vermilion restaurant on Hubbard celebrated its one-year anniversary with a full-fledged bash! Guests enjoyed cocktails and tapas as India's leading fashion photographer, Farrokh Chothia debuted his personal art collection! You can catch Chothia's enormous, vivid and sensual images at Vermilion through the end of December.
For more information:
Vermilion
10 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 527-4060
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Information on Santa's House on Daley Plaza |
Santa Clause has come to town! Grab the kids, bring your wish-lists, and head over to Daley Plaza and visit Santa at his house nestled on the base of the city's eighty-five foot Christmas tree! Children of all ages are invited to visit with Santa and his friends and take pictures with him now through Christmas Eve.
For more information:
Santa's House on Daley Plaza
Washington, Dearborn & State Streets
Chicago, IL
(312) 744-3370
www.cityofchicago.org
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Information on "Arrangement for Two Violas" |
Catch "Arrangement for Two Violas" now at the Chicago Dramatists! This world premier drama tells the tale of how a secret affair, illness and small-town politics challenge the friendship between two men-a married newspaper publisher and a doctor in 1930's Wisconsin. "Arrangement for Two Violas" is running through December 19th.
For more information:
"Arrangement for Two Violas" @
Chicago Dramatists
1105 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 635-8700
www.visionsandvoices.org
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