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New Restaurants
Our handy guide to fresh spots for feasting is required reading.
Food
Dining Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
1/8/09
 
Weekend Warrior
Five things to do in Chicago this weekend, from the obvious to the absurd.
Lifestyle
Centerstage Chicago Staff
1/7/09
 
Hipster Lovin'
Check out these hip haunts where the music is lo-fi, the bartenders wear more ink than clothing and beers are still (somewhat) cheap.
Dating
Love, Sex, Life
Stacy Warden
1/6/09
 
Must-See Art Exhibits
Work/Place's reconsidered approaches to mundane office aesthetics could scarcely be more timely.
Arts + Words
Picky Art Picks
Justin Sondak
1/6/09
 
Brand-New Bars
Need another reason to drink? We've got a full roster of fresh taverns to try.
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
1/6/09
 
I Like Cold-Weather Beverages
Toast the wind chill with these winter brrrews.
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides
K. Tighe
1/5/09
 
Orange You Excited?
Sola chef Carol Wallack offers a citrus-inspired prix-fixe menu in January.
Food
Foodie Happenings
Stacy Warden
1/5/09
 
Where, Oh Where to Wi-Fi?
Work from home? You need to get out once in a while...and Erin's found two great spots to do it.
Lifestyle
Cheap Thrills
Erin Brereton
1/5/09
 
Hands-On Experience
Here's to self-love in the new year.
Dating
Carnal Consultant
Anna Pulley
1/5/09
 
Best Beats
Lava's house-music party gets a hot new name this Friday.
Music
Music Happenings
Maya Henderson
1/3/09
 
Lowdown Brass Band
Get down and funky with these self-proclaimed horn nerds.
Music
Jeff Min
1/2/09
 
Only for the Lonely
Anna cooks up some holiday haikus for those without a mate this season.
Dating
Carnal Consultant
Anna Pulley
12/29/08
 
Inaugurate Good Times
You don't need to be in D.C. to celebrate Obama's big day.
Travel + Tourism
Chicago Happenings
Stacy Warden
12/29/08
 
Daniel Love is 'On The Rocks'
... and LXTV.com put him there.
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Happenings
Karl Klockars
12/29/08
 
Serengeti
The prolific MC has three new albums on the way, and, appropriately, a lot to say.
Music
Jeff Min
12/24/08
 
Hey Champ
Are they DJs? Are they a band? As long as they keep making good music, no one cares.
Music
Dan Morgridge
12/24/08
 
May We Mention a Mansion?
Travel back to 19th-Century Chicago with a visit to the Richard H. Driehaus Museum.
Travel + Tourism
Take A Tour
Stacy Warden
12/23/08
 
Chuck Levi
The owner of Iwan Ries tells us how his family's tobacco shop has kept on smoking for over 150 years.
Who's Who
Karl Klockars
12/22/08
 
'Tis the Season to Pine
Getting in the Christmas spirit should not include calls to your past loves.
Dating
Carnal Consultant
Anna Pulley
12/22/08
 
Gratis Grub
Free pizza bubbles up at Fizz on weeknights.
Lifestyle
Cheap Thrills
Erin Brereton
12/22/08
 
Marcus Samuelsson
The man behind C-House has a lot on his plate, but he still likes to peel carrots.
Food
Stacy Warden
12/19/08
 
Kenny Keys
The producer finds a happy medium between the keyboard and the MPC.
Music
Jeff Min
12/15/08
 
Fancy Foodstuffs
Skip the trip to Whole Foods and head to these local grocers instead.
Food
Stacy Warden
12/15/08
 
Growing Notes
The Lincoln Park Conservatory's latest sound installation is meant for plants—but you can listen, too.
Arts + Words
On The Scene
Beatrice Smigasiewicz
12/15/08
 
Honesty Is Overrated
Withholding some information on the first date? That's a no-brainer.
Dating
Carnal Consultant
Anna Pulley
12/15/08
 
Happy Holistic Holidays
Save money and stay healthy during one of the most stressful times of the year.
Lifestyle
Live Well
Maya Henderson
12/12/08
 
Holiday Cocktails
Take a break from shopping to enjoy one of these comforting concoctions.
Bars + Clubs
Nightlife Guides
Stacy Warden
12/12/08
 
Where Can I Find a Jewish Deli in Chicago?
Keeping Kosher never tasted so great at any of these sandwich spots.
Lifestyle
Ask Centerstage
Centerstage Chicago Staff
12/11/08
 
End-of-the-Year Workout Deals
Start working on your New Year’s resolution early and you could save some major cash.
Fitness
Fitness Guides
Kimber Solana
12/10/08
 
Chicago Political Hangouts
Corruption can take a lot out of you...here's where Chicago politicians refuel.
Food
Dining Guides
Centerstage Chicago Staff
12/9/08