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February 28th, 2008

Leap Weekend

• Sip on specially-priced $29 bottles of wine from past leap years (2000 and 2004) at the Leap Year Dinner at Café Matou. (Feb 29)
• Shane Salois of Cream Wine Company and sommelier Rashed Islam lead a tasting of more than 12 champagnes with appetizer pairings at the Leap Year Champagne Seminar at Viet Bistro. […]

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February 21st, 2008

Stitch

Some moms save everything. Book reports, baby teeth, art projects… but if your little Picasso’s creations are starting to wallpaper your refrigerator, it may be time to talk to Susan Fleming at Stitch (just south of Hot Chocolate).
Watercolors, crayons, pencil scribbles: Susan has seen it all. She’ll shrink it all down to a manageable size […]

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September 22nd, 2007

Wildflowers

As a guy, I know next to nothing about women’s underthings. Fortunately, Gretchen Reachmack is here to help and give plenty of… support.
Gretchen’s hidden Old Town spot, Wildflowers, helps ladies update their drawers, so to speak. Ditch the grannie panties and try on something that will make you feel confident, alluring, and comfortable. From designers […]

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September 7th, 2007

Hangover Helpers

Have you ever been out a little too late? Maybe partied a little too hard? That next morning can be awfully rough.
Spas all over the city are now offering some post-reveling recuperation like Luxe in Roscoe Village. The head-to-toe revamp at this full-service beauty spot is simply called the “hangover facial.” The relaxing session here […]

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August 28th, 2007

Intermix

If you’re looking to get decked out in cutting-edge, high-end duds from head to toe, look no further than Intermix. It’s what every fashionista in Chicago is talking about.
Intermix exploded into the fashion scene when its flagship store opened in New York City in 1993, and although locations can be found across the country, its […]

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August 17th, 2007

Silver Room

The Silver Room in Wicker Park (just a block away from People Lounge) offers an eclectic collection of bracelets, toe rings, anklets, stones, chokers, earrings, body jewelry, men’s chains, belly chains, necklaces, rings, bangles, and more. Many of the one-of-a-kind creations come from local designers. Jewelry enthusiasts will have a hard time walking out empty-handed […]

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