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The Chicago Traveler

September 6th, 2008

Weekend Stuff (Sept 6-7, 2008)

• If fresh-shucked oysters and pints of Guinness sound like a good time to you, check out the Guinness Oyster Festival in Roscoe Village. There are also vendors of other foods, pints of Harp’s and Smithwick’s available, and live music. (Sept 6)
• Chow down on brats, potato salad, sauerkraut, smoked sausages, and beer at the […]

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July 24th, 2008

Indulge in Luxury Travel

We’ve all probably been more budget-conscious than usual, but sometimes it feels good to splurge a bit. If you want to get around town in luxury, here are some of the most extravagant ways of traveling around Chicago.
At Bentley Gold Coast, you can find some of the best cars in the world, ranging in price […]

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June 15th, 2008

Father’s Day 2008

To all you dads out there, Happy Father’s Day! Kick your feet up and channel-surf your way through the day.
• At Viet Bistro, dads get a complimentary martini and dessert. Dad’s guests can get a free appetizer with purchase of a bottle of wine and $5 select martinis.
• Dad not interested in dressing up? Try […]

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February 7th, 2008

Weekend Events

• The Annoyance pays homage to Harrison Ford via Bear Force One. After a series of assassinations, the Secretary of Agriculture becomes the first gay “bear” President of the United States. Now, the terrorists are after him, his partner “cub,” and his new staff! (Fridays, ends Apr 11)
• The 2008 Chicago Auto Show is the […]

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May 26th, 2007

Raceline Motorworks

When I was a kid, I had hundreds of Hot Wheels cars, which I loved to race around on those bright orange tracks that most of us remember from years past. It’s almost ironic, because I know next to nothing about cars now that I’m older. If you and your children are crazy about cars, […]

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