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Chicago Loop Happy Hours

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Chicago Loop Happy Hours Due to Covid many Happy Hours were canceled.  Now many are coming back.  I'll mark all the ones that have returned as Confirmed.  Thanks! Cheers! I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way to get a cheap meal and adult beverage(s) is … [Read more...] about Chicago Loop Happy Hours

Streeterville Chicago Happy Hours

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Streeterville Chicago Happy Hours. Due to Covid many Happy Hours were canceled.  Now many are coming back.  I'll mark all the ones that have returned as Confirmed.  Thanks! Cheers! I love Happy Hour Dining out can be expensive.  A great way to get a cheap meal and adult … [Read more...] about Streeterville Chicago Happy Hours

Cheap eats Navy Pier Chicago

Cheap eats Navy Pier Chicago.  Most of the better food options at Navy Pier are pricey so you need to order selectively. If you’re on a budget bring your own food and beverages (non-alcoholic) in. You can still eat in the food court, the large communal seating areas past the food court, outside … [Read more...] about Cheap eats Navy Pier Chicago

Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – West Loop

Chicago streets open for outdoor dining - West Loop.  The City will be closing select streets to traffic again this year to enable expanded outdoor dining.  Sidewalk patios will be extended into the street and at some locations there will be a few communal tables set up for dining on … [Read more...] about Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – West Loop

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Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk

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Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk.  The Chicago Riverwalk is a beautiful stroll and a nice way to travel from A to B (weather permitting).  Dining options are limited so you'll have to spend more in order to enjoy the fantastic views.  Given that we only have a few … [Read more...] about Eating and drinking along the Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Rush Street

Chicago streets open for outdoor dining - Rush Street.  The City will be closing select streets to traffic again this year to enable expanded outdoor dining.  Sidewalk patios will be extended into the street and at some locations there will be a few communal tables set up for dining on … [Read more...] about Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – Rush Street

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Chicago Lakefront Restaurants

Chicago Lakefront Restaurants Since we only have a few months of great weather in this city it’s always worth the splurge to drink and/or snack or dine alfresco at the beach or along the lakefront.  The beaches reopen May 28-Labor Day (Sept 6) so there's not a lot of time to enjoy our … [Read more...] about Chicago Lakefront Restaurants

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Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up

Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up When: Saturday, April 24, 2021 9am-1pm. The regular outdoor market will resume in Mid-May. Where: The Joinery 2533 W. Homer. The Blue line Western stop is 1 ½ blocks to the east. The Western Avenue and Armitage Avenue bus stops are 1-2 blocks away. Check out … [Read more...] about Wicker Park Farmers Market pop-up

Get $10 off your first 3 DoorDash orders

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Get $10 off your first 3 DoorDash orders Get $10 off your first 3 DoorDash orders ($30 free) when you sign-up with my link (new customers only). Order local with a $0 delivery fee* on orders of $15 or more. $0 Delivery Fee: Offer valid 12 AM PST through 11:59 PM PST on 4/12/2020 at participating … [Read more...] about Get $10 off your first 3 DoorDash orders

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Free Cheesecake Factory recipes

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Free Cheesecake Factory recipes While tooling around on their website I noticed that they are publishing some of their recipes.  Unfortunately the Miso Salmon isn't up there so I ordered it to-go because I was going to be across the street.  Anyway other favorite recipes are up … [Read more...] about Free Cheesecake Factory recipes

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Where to dine outside in Chicago

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Where to dine outside in Chicago I've only dined at one restaurant since mid-March and that was in June.  Since then I've picked up takeaway but that's it.  So I can't attest to the safety conditions of the following.  And now that it was snowing yesterday I'm not sure what will be … [Read more...] about Where to dine outside in Chicago

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