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Independence Day Fireworks 2008

The Chicago Traveler - Jul 3, 2008

Tomorrow, the United States will celebrate Independence Day, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. There are several fireworks displays all across the city of Chicago and …

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Taste of Chicago 2008: Taste’s Better Every Year

The Chicago Traveler - Jun 26, 2008

It’s that time of year again. The Taste of Chicago is an annual food festival, where dozens of restaurants from across the city gather along Columbus Drive. Millions of locals and tourists sample hundreds of dishes …

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Gordon Ramsay’s New Bleep-Free Book

The Chicago Traveler - Apr 29, 2008

For a few weeks now, I’ve been posting about the reality tv series, Top Chef: Chicago. Another culinary show I enjoy is Fox’s Hell’s Kitchen. The U.S. version of this cooking competition stars Gordon Ramsay, the …

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My Gourmet Kitchen

The Chicago Traveler - Jan 8, 2008

See that picture? That’s actually my kitchen drawer, full of take-out menus. I actually don’t mind cooking, but I’m not big on grocery shopping, preparation takes forever, and then there’s the clean-up. It’s easier …

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Olive Oil

The Chicago Traveler - Aug 1, 2007

I’m not much of a cook. It took me years to master macaroni and cheese. But even I know that when in the kitchen, a great olive oil can make all the difference. There are a remarkable number of olive-oil stores popping …

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Taste of Chicago

The Chicago Traveler - Jun 29, 2007

One of the largest tourist attractions in Illinois begins this weekend: the Taste of Chicago. For ten days, over 70 restaurants from all over Chicago set up tents on a half-mile strip near Grant Park, allowing millions …

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