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Where to dine near the Cadillac Palace Theater

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Where to dine near the Cadillac Palace Theater. Going to the theater can be expensive and if you want to make an afternoon or evening out of it dining adds to the cost. Following are reasonably priced restaurants and Happy Hours. Always check the website or call for hours and deals before heading … [Read more...] about Where to dine near the Cadillac Palace Theater

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Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

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Revolution Oktoberfest When: Friday, September 27, 2019 3pm-10pm; Saturday,  September 28, 2019 12pm-10pm Where: Milwaukee Ave. from Fullerton to California $5 entry donation benefits charitable partner, Friends of Goethe.  Since bringing the fest to Milwaukee Ave., $30,000 has been raised for … [Read more...] about Revolution Oktoberfest Sept 27-28

Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

Join Lou Malnati's Rewards, Get $5 free Do you love Lou Malnati’s? Do you like getting free food as a reward for ordering? If your answer to either of these questions is “YES!” then sign up for Lou Malnati's Rewards and start getting rewarded for enjoying your favorite foods from Lou's! For a … [Read more...] about Join Lou Malnati’s Rewards, Get $5 free

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Booze rules at Millennium Park

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Booze rules at Millennium Park. The new season of Grant Park concerts is out. I'll have those posts up later this month. Here are the security protocols instituted at Millennium Park. Download the Millennium Park Rules (PDF) New security perimeter (Additional rules and regulations) Millennium … [Read more...] about Booze rules at Millennium Park

Discount dining at Revival Food Hall

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Discount dining at Revival Food Hall. Where: Revival Food Hall, The National Building, 125 S. Clark St.  1st Floor. Menus Use the Ritual app If you're not familiar with the Ritual app you use it to order takeaway and then pick up in a special line bypassing the regular line.  The prices through … [Read more...] about Discount dining at Revival Food Hall

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Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue

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Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue. If you're hitting the malls along north Michigan Avenue there are certainly numerous chain restaurants that are affordable.  Here are the good quality, lower-cost, non-chain places to eat.  All information was verified at the time of this post.  … [Read more...] about Cheap mall eats North Michigan Avenue

Foodlife wine down

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Foodlife wine down.  Foodlife is hosting a wine down. Enjoy tastings of 20 wines, complimentary small bites plus $5 off your meal at Foodlife for $20 plus tax (gratuity not included). When: Friday, March, 1 2019 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Where:  Water Tower Place , 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Mezzanine … [Read more...] about Foodlife wine down

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse Monthly Wine Down

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III Forks Prime Steakhouse Monthly Wine Down When:  First Wednesday of the month, 5:00-7:00PM Where: Lakeshore East, 180 N. Field Boulevard. RSVP required 312-938-4303. Map below. The restaurant, as well as a variety of wine representatives, will pour and discuss six different wine.  The … [Read more...] about III Forks Prime Steakhouse Monthly Wine Down

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Four Corners dining deal Get $5 free

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Four Corners dining deal Get $5 free  4C Dining, which is the restaurant group behind Porter Kitchen, Fremont, and more (list below), is offering 100 points ($5) after your first visit. How it works Download the My4C app, sign up and use my promo code CAROLCAVA7465. You will receive … [Read more...] about Four Corners dining deal Get $5 free

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Navy Pier Chicago Deals

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Navy Pier Chicago Deals. Navy Pier VIP Card Year-round Print and present this card at the Navy Pier Guest Services Desk to receive a coupon book featuring discounts to Navy Pier attractions, restaurants and shops. One card per person. One book per person. Check here for more dining … [Read more...] about Navy Pier Chicago Deals

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Save money on dining with Groupon Cash Back Deals

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Save money on dining with Groupon Cash Back Deals. These cash back deals are called Groupon +.  They are free-to-claim, then you pay with a linked credit card and the credit shows up in a couple days. I check for these offers from time-to-time.  I click on everything in the downtown area - … [Read more...] about Save money on dining with Groupon Cash Back Deals

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