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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 … Also tagged: italian, chicago, pizza, dinner, restaurants, lunch, delivery, catering, family oriented, red line, michigan avenue, carry out, river north, river west, group dining, wheelchair access, magnificent mile, chicago pizza, deep dish, local favorites |
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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 … Also tagged: architecture, history, skyscrapers, chicago, loop, red line, blue line, chicago history, architecture and 38 attractions |
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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) … Also tagged: green line, chicago, chili, fast food, restaurants, lunch, loop, burgers, purple line, hot dogs, family oriented, red line, cheap eats, carry out, pink line, brown line, orange line, wheelchair access, italian beef, local favorites, chicago hot dogs |
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Allerton Hotel Is in Tip-Top ShapeThe Chicago Traveler - Sep 29, 2008 When touring Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, you can’t miss the historic and beautiful Allerton Hotel. Completed in 1924, this 25-story 360-foot (110 m) skyscraper was the first structure to be built with pronounced … Also tagged: architecture, history, chicago, hotels, red line, michigan avenue, chicago history, river north, river west, magnificent mile, architecture and 38 attractions |
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Celebrate the Freedom to ReadThe Chicago Traveler - Sep 26, 2008 I’ve always been an avid reader, and it always shocks me when any book—especially those that I read as a child—are proposed to be banned. How can people speak of defending our democratic freedoms when they want to take … Also tagged: books, events, chicago, michigan avenue, chicago river, magnificent mile |
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Weekend Stuff (Sept 26-28, ‘08)The Chicago Traveler - Sep 25, 2008 • We’re all familiar with the Taste of Chicago, an all-out food fest featuring dozens of Chicago restaurants. Foodies will want to check out the upscale version, Chicago Gourmet. Over two dozen famous Chicago chefs … Also tagged: entertainment, art, women, events, german, movies, chicago, beer, films, theatre, rock, recreation, weekend, pop, broadway, mexican, concerts, loop, fairs, festivals, museums, benefits, asian, bars, sports and recreation, grant park, michigan avenue, oktoberfest, live music, bars and clubs, art collectibles and hobbies, lincoln square, ravenswood, south loop, lakeview, wrigleyville, magnificent mile, south side, north side, mayfair, pilsen, irving park, portage park, millennium park |
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Civic Opera Building: the Throne on the RiverThe Chicago Traveler - Sep 22, 2008 If you’re fortunate enough to take an architectural tour down the Chicago River, one of the most memorable buildings is the Civic Opera Building (a.k.a. Civic Opera House). Across the River from the Riverside Plaza and … Also tagged: entertainment, architecture, history, chicago, theatre, opera, loop, cocktails, plays, purple line, pink line, brown line, orange line, chicago history, chicago river, wheelchair access, productions, architecture and 38 attractions |
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The Madison Bridge of Cook CountyThe Chicago Traveler - Sep 22, 2008 Today, a friend of mine is driving up to Madison, Wisconsin, and his trip inspired me to write about the Madison Street Bridge here in Chicago, also known as the Lyric Opera Bridge, near Riverside Plaza. Completed in … Also tagged: architecture, chicago, bridges, loop, purple line, pink line, brown line, orange line, chicago river, architecture and 38 attractions |
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Weekend Events (Sept 19-21, ‘08)The Chicago Traveler - Sep 18, 2008 • Fall is coming, and with it arrives the Berghoff Oktoberfest, an outdoor celebration of food, drinks, and live music. (Sept 17-19) • Filthy Pervert Seeks Same is a risqué comedy (directed by Michael Hampton) that … Also tagged: entertainment, art, aids, football, sports, events, comedy, chicago, theatre, recreation, weekend, reality tv, loop, fairs, festivals, benefits, bars, chicago bears, lincoln park, sports and recreation, roller derby, grant park, live music, soldier field, bars and clubs, art collectibles and hobbies, river north, river west, lakeview, north side, gay and 38 lesbian |
