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You're invited to an exclusive, inclusive dinner at Weather Mark Tavern

 Join us as we sail into summer at Weather Mark Tavern. This South Loop neighborhood bar is a destination that captures the spirit of sailing and the glory of Chicago's magnificent lakefront. More...
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The National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago

“We should start a restaurant!”  It’s a phrase my friends and I have casually uttered nearly a hundred times but have never seriously followed through on becuase we didn't know where to start. If you...
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Green City Market is Open!

A summer weekend isn’t complete without a trip to the framers’ market and north side residents are flocking to Green City Market for its first month outside. Now in its 15th season, the year-round...
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Great customer service without a second thought

I've had a couple of weeks of horrific customer service, so I decided to focus on an example of customer service that will keep me as a customer for a long, long time.There's a little place called ...
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Podcast Friday - RebelForce: All Things Star Wars

Are you a Star Wars fan? Sweet! Well this weeks Podcast Friday will put a smile on your face. RebelForce Radio, hosted by Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac is a podcast dedicated to providing information to...
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A Journey To Paradise With Ron Zacapa at Havana Chicago

The other night I had the pleasure of taking a magical journey from Chicago to the cloudy peaks of Guatemalan mountains and finally, the Caribbean island of Cuba. Havana Chicago was kind enough to...
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