Another Taste

Another Taste

Still craving the flavors from Taste of Chicago? Here’s where to find ’em

The name game

The name game

Hub 51 or ZED451? Our handy guide helps you tell the difference

Monday Best Bets

Monday Best Bets

Do it up with "Hairspray," lunch with Le Loup and more

Patio Hounds at Daily Bar & Grill

Ruff house

The Patio Hounds get a mixed reaction on a visit to a Lincoln Square spot

Recent User Playlists

For a GREAT Time Out on Thursday!!!

I hate the hustle and bustle and the crowds that come out on a weekend. Give me a good Thursday (or Wednesday or Tuesday) anytime.

Barhopping After Second City

Places to go round out the night after some laughs at No Country For Old White Men.

Secrets of Chicago

Sick and tired of everyone claiming that they know the best spots in Chicago especially when they just moved from Michigan or the suburbs of Chicago. This is what I call living in Chicago.

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MORE FEATURES

Summer's in session!
Summer's in session!
17 ways to make the most of your summer in the city
Surf and turf
Keep your day in the sun going at one of these apres-beach hangouts
First Look: Graham Elliot
Graham Elliot Bowles cranks up the culinary volume at his new River North restaurant
Cone I buy you a drink?
Dessert gets tipsy this summer when booze meets ice cream
Andersonville on the march!
This North Side 'hood is more delicious than ever, even without the lingonberries
The name game

RESTAURANTS

Name that restaurant!

Hub 51 or ZED451? Table Fifty-Two or Park 52? Confused? Let us help you tell 'em apart

You've got it made

BARS & CLUBS

You've got it made

Looking to hook up? Here's where to jump-start a saucy summer fling

Monday Best Bets

EVENTS

Monday Best Bets

Do it up with "Hairspray," lunch with Le Loup and more

Yup, we know his name

MUSIC

From the photo archives: Snoop Dogg

The life and times of the Doggfather, in pictures

Quick reviews

MOVIES

Quick reviews

'Hancock,' 'Wanted,' 'WALL-E' and lots more holiday weekend options

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THEATER

Now on stage

Peek at scenes from current and upcoming plays in Chicago

Sales scoop

STYLE

It's a shoe in

Where to browse the best holiday weekend sales

'Factory' review

TV

'Factory' review

Blue collar comedy. Minus the comedy.

CELEBRITY NEWS

Fourth of July Festivities
Fourth of July festivities
Photos: Miss Universe 2008
Essence Festival wraps up in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS -- The Essence Music Festival wrapped up its 14th year Sunday night, which was marked by the return of Grammy Award-winner Mary J. Blige and comedian Chris...
How's `Hancock' stack up among movie twists?
LOS ANGELES -- A Will Smith movie packs in millions of people over Fourth of July weekend. No surprises there.Yet Smith's "Hancock," the tale of an anti-social boozer who...
Audience rolls down tracks during 'Die Soldaten'
NEW YORK -- The opening note of Bernd Alois Zimmermann's "Die Soldaten" has to be the most moving in opera when heard in David Pountney's production: The 974-seat bleacher...
 

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SUMMER FESTIVALS

Chicago Festival Guide 2008

Chicago Festival Guide

Get on the fest track with our guide to the best bashes of summer

Who's who at Metromix HQ

RECENT READER REVIEW

Take Five

By newtoChi from Lakeview/Wrigleyville

I am very disappointed to see any negative reviews for Take 5. I feel their food is very good. I have had the wings, meatball hogie, burger and the pork. The burger wasn't anything special but i...

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MARKETING & EVENTS

Metromix parties and sponsored events
Metromix parties and sponsored events

DJ Sye Young kept the party going on the Metromix Pride Parade float. Did you see us there?

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