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The Chicago Traveler

February 14th, 2008

Happy Valentine’s Day!

The Chicago Traveler wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. Celebrate love in whatever form it may be: partner, family, friends.
Photo credit: Nick Benjaminsz
Tags: chicago, holiday, valentine’s day

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February 14th, 2008

St Valentine’s Day Massacre

On February 14, 1929, seven men gathered at the SMC Cartage Company garage on Clark Street: Johnny May, Frank and Pete Gusenberg, James Clark, Adam Heyer, Al Weinshank, and Reinhardt Schwimmer, all friends of George “Bugs” Moran. Moran himself was scheduled to be there as well, but he was running late.
Two men in uniform exited […]

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February 10th, 2008

Valentine’s Day 2008, III

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re lovesick or sick of love, there’s something in town for you.
• All three locations of Adobo Grill in the Chicagoland area will be putting out a menu made for love. Dishes include empanadas con pétalos de rosa (empanadas stuffed with Oaxacan cheese, fresh corn, and chipotle-rose-petal […]

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February 7th, 2008

Valentine’s Day 2008, II

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re lovesick or sick of love, there’s something in town for you.
• There are three little words that every woman wants to hear: “wine, cheese, chocolate.” Go all out, and buy your beloved a $96 glass of bubbly. Eno will be serving Dom Perignon Rose 1996 by […]

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February 3rd, 2008

Valentine’s Day 2008

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re lovesick or sick of love, there’s something in town for you.
• Your date’s a little crabby, but you love him/her nonetheless. Why not go out for a little crabbiness you can both handle? Sam Houston’s Charhouse is offering four celebrated entrées, including a full serving of […]

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