The Chicago Traveler

May 31st, 2008

Chicago Architecture Tours Examine the City from Very, Very Top to Bottom

The city of Chicago features numerous impressive buildings designed by famous architects. Even if you’ve never studied the field, you may have heard of prominent names like Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, Stuart Cohen, or “the Chicago Seven.” Every Monday, The Chicago Traveler features at least one attractive piece of architecture in the […]

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May 30th, 2008

Friday Film: High Fidelity

Earlier today, I mentioned that Hollywood has come to Chicago to film a new movie near the Biograph. This historic theatre, along with several other Chicago landmarks, also appears in the 2000 film High Fidelity.

High Fidelity (2000)

Directed by:
Stephen Frears

Produced by:
Tim Bevan
Rudd Simmons

Starring:
John Cusack
Iben Hjejle
Todd Louiso
Jack Black
Lisa Bonet
Catherine Zeta-Jones
Joan Cusack
Tim Robbins

Distributed by:
Touchstone Pictures

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The movie, […]

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May 30th, 2008

Quiet on the Set!

Are you a fan of Johnny Depp or Chicago’s infamous gangster, John Dillinger? A new movie, Public Enemies, is currently being filmed in Lincoln Park. This neighborhood is the home of the historic Biograph Theatre (near the Red Lion Pub), where the criminal was pointed out by the “Lady in Red” and (allegedly) met his […]

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May 30th, 2008

Chicago Links

Here’s a look at Chicago around the Web…
• Time-Out Chicago is digging the iTunes store’s newest free single of the week.
• Chris at Drive-Thru is even more impressed by the fries than the namesake dish at Epic Burger.
• At the Dodgers-Cubs game the other night… “Who’s on First?” “No, Hu’s at shortstop; Loney’s on first.” […]

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May 29th, 2008

Weekend Quickies

• The annual German festival Mayfest is stuffed with plenty of brats, beer, and bands. The official opening ceremony on Friday features a traditional keg tapping and May Queen crowning. Prost! (May 29-June 1)
• The 24th Annual Chicago Gospel Music Festival is three days of more than 50 performances on three stages in Millennium Park. […]

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May 29th, 2008

New Addition

While I admit that I’ve never been to the South Florida area, it’s not for lack of want. I’ve tried a few times to plan a trip there, but obstacles have always seemed to pop up. Once I finally do get there though, I will have Katherine Lynch to help me as she and The […]

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May 28th, 2008

"Top Chef: Chicago" Breaks a Few Eggs

This season of the Bravo Network’s Top Chef was filmed here in Chicago, exposing competing chefs from all over the country to all the culinary treats the Windy City has to offer.
During the last Quickfire Challenge, the competitors took turns working a short-order line at the egg station of Lou Mitchell’s during the incredibly busy […]

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May 28th, 2008

Intelligentsia Is Stylish yet Soothing

When you go out for a cup of coffee, you want to be comfortable, right? But too many coffee places expect you to sit on an itty bitty chair at an itty bitty table with no space to relax. Fortunately, that’s not the case with Intelligentsia Coffee.
This Lakeview coffee shop (around the corner from Cupcakes) […]

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May 27th, 2008

Not Fine Dining, Mr Greek Gyros Holds Its Own

Right in the middle of Greektown, Mr. Greek Gyros is open 24 hours, and it’s a good thing too because most of its clientele stops by after a night out on the town. Whether your cravings come at 2 p.m. or 2 a.m., this little restaurant makes up for its bare atmosphere with great cooked-to-order […]

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May 27th, 2008

"T" Time

This week, the b5media Travel & Culture Channel is celebrating a Theme Day, this time having fun with all things “T”. So what does The Chicago Traveler have to offer?
How about tall buildings? Chicago’s three tallest buildings are the Sears Tower, the Aon Center, and the John Hancock Center, all standing well over one […]

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