The Chicago Traveler

May 21st, 2007

Water Works

Just below the Clark Street bridge in River North, you’ll find a cool riverside restaurant, Flatwater. (”Flatwater” refers to certain wake-free sections of the Chicago River, where drivers are asked to cool their boats’ engines in order to preserve the calm.) A street-level elevator in a former bridge house descends to the dimly lit lounge […]

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May 19th, 2007

Evil Olive

The bar known as evilOlive looks great, both backward and forward. That’s because evilOlive is a palindrome, meaning it reads the same no matter which direction you read it. The name was inspired by the fact that the building’s street number (1551) is also a palindrome.

Less formal than other martini bars, patrons are relaxed and […]

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May 16th, 2007

Kids’ Party Time

Kids deserve great parties. So if you’re looking for something beyond the cheesy magician for hire, Chicago has plenty to offer.

Liz Isaacs and Juliet Greene created Kiddy Cuisine to help promote children’s healthy cooking and eating. Cooking can be an excellent way for kids to find confidence and self-esteem. The two chefs take advantage of […]

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May 12th, 2007

Ruby Room

I was born and raised here in the Windy City, but even I’ll admit that it can get a little hectic sometimes. The hustle and bustle of Chicago’s urban streets could have you searching for a quiet oasis. At first glance, the Ruby Room might look like an average spa where you can get typical […]

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May 3rd, 2007

Capoeira

Exercising is never easy, but it should be fun. If you’re tired of squatting and crunching, maybe you’d like to try a combination of dance and martial arts called capoeira. “Capoeira is a mixture of martial arts, dance, theatrics… It’s hard to compare with other things because it’s so unique,” says Tinte Forte, a capoeira […]

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