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Dana Kavan writes a cocktail column for the Sun-Times' entertainment website, Centerstage Chicago, where she used to work as an editor. When she's not scouring the city for creative libations, she enjoys exploring Chicago neighborhoods by foot, bike or CTA. Send Dana a message and follow her on Twitter.

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5 insider tips for a successful Cubs game day in Wrigleyville

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For most people, birds chirping and trees sprouting green signify the start of spring. But for Chicagoans, it's the beginning of baseball that truly...
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Best cheap restaurants in Lincoln Park

TimeOut Chicago recently rated neighborhoods based on their foodie factor, and I have to admit I was skeptical when Lincoln Park came out on top. I...
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Shamrock Shuffle 2009: Best post-race breakfast spots

My tastebuds died a little when I heard that Orange on Harrison closed. For years, the fresh-juice joint was my go-to South Loop brunch spot,...
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Chicago's 'America's Next Top Model' auditions at Akira Bucktown (Thursday, March 19!)

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Your modeling dreams never materialized beyond strutting down a hallway in your mother's high heels when you were seven. You stare at your 5'3"...
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New coffeehouse opening soon in North Center: Espresso Thy Art

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North Center's main drag is stepping up its coffeehouse game. The busy Irving Park-Damen-Lincoln intersection already houses a Starbucks, but soon...
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Anthony Bourdain's 'No Reservations' Chicago episode tonight: Watch it at Silver Palm

Anthony Bourdain's latest adventure for his Travel Channel show "No Reservations" brings him to the culinary capital that is Chicago....
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Chicago's Gold Coast named HGTV's top 10 'dreamy' neighborhood in the U.S.

When was the last time you heard something described as "dreamy"? When you most recently tuned in to Nick at Night and caught an episode of...
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Think schools should serve organic milk? Speak out at a meeting in Oak Park tonight

Gone are the days when parents trust the mystery-meat sloppy joes, tater tots and syrupy canned fruit dished out by school lunch ladies. More and more...
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How to eat at Hot Doug's without waiting in line

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Hot Doug's, the self-proclaimed "sausage superstore," is so popular with encased-meat freaks, run-of-the-mill foodies and anyone with...
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Stella's Diner vs. Reckless Records: Vote for the best spots in East Lakeview

Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce has launched a contest to pick the best businesses in the neighborhood. The online poll breaks down into eight...
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