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Chicago News & Reviews

SOFA Chicago- See this show!

What a bunch of girly girls

I've never considered myself a girly-girl. I like football, beer and scotch. I hate shopping and I can count on one hand the number of manicures I've had.

Get Your Facebook Fix

If you're addicted to Facebook, J Bar wants to be your enabler.

Tipping Observation at Mars Gallery

New artwork by Syndy Ziegenfuss with music provided by our friends at the Old School Records in Forest Park. Martini bar to benefit the Red Door Animal Shelter

1139 W Fulton Market

"Adopt an Herb" Cocktail Party

Nacional 27's Adam Seger grows his own herbs for his fantastic cocktail creations.

A Raw Deal

Bin 36 will be 10 years old in December. Each month this year they've been offering a special item at a special price, counting down from $10 in March. This month you can get raw bar items for $2!

MANA offers Eco-friendly Delivery Service

You don't have to be environmentally conscious to be a vegetarian, but for many that's a consideration. After all, the production of meat is one of the biggest polluters out there.

Buy That Chef A Beer

How many times have a you finished a great meal at a restaurant and wished there were a way to show your appreciation to the chef?

Loosen the belt a little early

Yep, it's that time of year, when we eat pretty much whatever we want and say "but it's the holidays!" Dive in a little early, because $5 burger week is back at David Burke's Primehouse.

The Buzz - Last Chance to see THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY at Victory Gardens

Amongst a slew of plays that opened over the past couple of months, one show has a helluva buzz- THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY at Victory Gardens, by new playwright Kristoffer Diaz.