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Giordano’s Is a Pizza PowerhouseThe Chicago Traveler - 23 hours ago When it comes to Chicago-style deep dish pizza, there are a handful of famous names that are tried and true. Many of them (including Uno, Gino’s, and Malnati’s) are well-known far beyond the city limits. Another … Tagged: italian, chicago, pizza, dinner, restaurants, lunch, delivery, catering, family oriented, red line, michigan avenue, downtown, carry out, river north, river west, group dining, wheelchair access, magnificent mile, chicago pizza, deep dish, local favorites |
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WGN-TV Is Chicago’s Very OwnThe Chicago Traveler - Oct 6, 2008 If you were a child in Chicago anytime between 1961 and 1994, you will recognize the following names: Cooky, Wizzo, Cuddly Dudley, Garfield Goose… These characters and more were all regulars on Bozo’s Circus and then … Tagged: entertainment, sports, architecture, television, chicago, sports and recreation, north center, roscoe village, avondale, north side, filmed in chicago, architecture and 38 attractions |
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Monadnock Building Is Thick-SkinnedThe Chicago Traveler - Oct 6, 2008 Completed in 1891 and standing 197 feet tall (60 m), the Monadnock Building is an impressive and important figure in architectural history. Traditional “skyscrapers” these days are supported by steel skeletons and/or … Tagged: architecture, history, skyscrapers, chicago, loop, red line, downtown, blue line, chicago history, architecture and 38 attractions |
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Register to Vote 2008The Chicago Traveler - Oct 3, 2008 Procrastination is one of my biggest faults. I sometimes can put things off until I forget about them, causing myself to complete tasks at the last minute. If you’ve been putting off registering to vote, now is the … Tagged: vote, events, chicago, election, democrat, republican, illinois, president, suburbs, cook county |
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Fine Wine from the MidwestThe Chicago Traveler - Oct 3, 2008 Concluding my southwestern Michigan series, great American wines don’t just come from the coastlines. There are actually a few wineries just on the other side of Lake Michigan. The Round Barn winery in Baroda is a … Tagged: wine, michigan, uncategorized, baroda, berrien springs, union pier |
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Going All the VeeraswayThe Chicago Traveler - Oct 2, 2008 I have to admit, as much as I enjoy visiting new restaurants, I have a hard time trying new foods and flavors. When I find something I like, I stick to it. So my approach to Indian cuisine was cautious at best … Tagged: chicago, dinner, restaurants, lunch, spirits, delivery, indian, cocktails, valet, carry out, west loop, group dining, wheelchair access, local favorites, full bar |
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Chicago Bar Features Sarah Palin Nude PortraitThe Chicago Traveler - Oct 1, 2008 When Sarah Palin first entered the Presidential race as John McCain’s candidate for vice-president, very few people had any idea who she was. In their hunt for information about her and her political views, many … Tagged: politics, art, blogs, news, links, chicago, bars, gold coast, bars and clubs, art collectibles and hobbies, streeterville, old town, north side |
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New CTA Rail Cars Stand OutThe Chicago Traveler - Oct 1, 2008 About two weeks ago, the CTA began testing its new “max capacity” reduced-seat ‘L’ cars on the Brown Line in an attempt to provide more space (and garner more revenue) from overcrowded rush-hour trains. About a dozen … Tagged: news, chicago, transit, trains, cta, blue line, brown line, orange line |
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Gold Coast Dogs Are as Good as GoldThe Chicago Traveler - Sep 30, 2008 Do I sound like a broken record yet? From one of my earlier articles: The Chicago-style hot dog has seven essential toppings: a boiled or steamed all-beef dog on a poppy-seed bun with (1) mustard, (2) relish, (3) … Tagged: green line, chicago, chili, fast food, restaurants, lunch, loop, burgers, purple line, hot dogs, family oriented, red line, cheap eats, downtown, carry out, pink line, brown line, orange line, wheelchair access, italian beef, local favorites, chicago hot dogs |