The Chicago Traveler

April 22nd, 2008

"Top Chef: Chicago" Tailgates

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.
This week’s Quickfire challenge allowed each contestant to taste three beers from several different brands before choosing one of them. The chefs then […]

By Matt B -- 0 comments

April 16th, 2008

Bears Schedule Announced

Yesterday, the NFL announced is regular-season schedule for 2008. The Chicago Bears will start Sunday, September 7, in Indianapolis.

Sun, Sept 7
@ Indianapolis Colts
7:15 p.m.*

Sun, Sept 14
@ Carolina Panthers
12 noon

Sun, Sept 21
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12 noon

Sun, Sept 28
Philadelphia Eagles
7:15 p.m.

Sun, Oct 5
@ Detroit Lions
12 noon

Sun, Oct 12
@ Atlanta Falcons
12 noon

Sun, Oct 19
Minnesota Vikings
12 noon

Sun, Nov 2
Detroit Lions
12 […]

By Matt B -- 0 comments

November 15th, 2007

Weekend Stuff

• The Young Women’s Leadership Council will be hosting its 2nd Annual Fall Fundraiser featuring a performance by Spitfire Comedy, a raffle, and a silent auction at the Mad River Bar & Grille. Selective complimentary drinks and food are included. (Nov 15)
• Jimmy Eat World performs live at the Riviera Theatre, while Ralph Stanley […]

By Matt B -- 1 comment

November 5th, 2007

Soldier Field

The leaves have been falling along with the temperatures here, and that means one thing to many Chicagoans: football. Soldier Field on Lake Shore Drive is home to “Da Bears” and has a bit of an odd look to it… and a just as equally odd history to go with it.

Completed in 1924, Municipal Grant […]

By Matt B -- 5 comments

November 1st, 2007

b5media Celebrates Fall

The folks here at b5media’s Travel and Culture Channel are making sure Autumn doesn’t fall by the wayside with this month’s Theme Day. This season brings out some of the most beautiful colors that nature has to offer, and there is no better place to witness them than at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The 385-acre […]

By Matt B -- 3 comments

August 16th, 2007

Mastro Auctions

The sports memorabilia market has been transformed by the Internet, i.e. online auctions. The Mastro Auctions warehouse stores athletic treasures before they are sold to collectors around the world. It is the paradise for sports-collectibles junkies, with incredible finds like authentic old-school seats from different stadiums, 30-year-old sports-themed arcade games, and even a turnstile from […]

By Matt B -- 1 comment