By Tai–
Reminiscing about those carefree summer days of your childhood?  Remember running through overgrown summer fields, splashing through creeks and chasing your friends on endless bike rides?  Gas prices, a slow economy and bad airline travel have us all in a pickle, but it’s the last days of summer and we want to milk it [...]

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Hello Travelers!
The wind is cutting through the NorthFace jacket; your mittens are wet and freezing wet from snowballs and your winter boots gave up hours ago – in short, you need to warm up, inside and out – time for hot food and a warm fireplace. Uncommon Ground Cafe has it all: a sprawling [...]

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The Morning After: Brunch to the Rescue
Hello Travelers!
Chicago is increasingly a foodie town, replete with menus that read like farm lists, custom crafted brews and an ongoing debate regarding the merits of really fat duck liver. But even as our restaurants complexities increase, one thing remains a staple for all travelers and residents: brunch. [...]

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Our Chicago expert Tai lets us know about Fashion Forward and the Chicago Film Festival which is premiering The Kite Runner.
Hello Travelers!

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1: Uberstein

3478 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

As soon as you walk into Uberstein you\'ll want to grab a beer and jump into the party. The beer hall or \"Schwemme\" keeps the cold beer flowing and great Chicago sports on flat screens throughout. Or chose to sit under the stars and take in the lovely sites of Wrigleyville in Uberstein\'s \"Biergarten.\" Whether you\'re there for the beer or the babes you\'ll find something for U at Uberstein

2: MIX

2843 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Flashy meets chill lounge-cum-club and live music venue, designed by buzz-worthy architect Jeremiah Johnson. Although the plethora of plush seating in the front bar makes the space seem ideal for chitchat, blaring videos on several flat-screen TVs easily turn intimate conversation into a shouting match. Nonetheless the place remains relatively calm until about 11 p.m. when the party people start rushing in in droves.

3: Halsted's Bar and Grill

3441 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657, USA

Nestled into a row of backyards and adorned with tropical plants swaying in the breeze, this patio is the perfect escape from the noisy Lakeview streets.

4: Hop Leaf

5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Hosts a varied crowd with the common love of beer. Fantastic beer menu inspired from Belgium, which is the home to great beer brands such as Stella Artois.

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