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Chicago Food Truck Fest returns July 30

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Chicago Food Truck Fest returns July 30.  Chicago Food Truck Fest is returning!  Mark your calendars. Food Trucks are a great way to get a high quality and less-expensive meal on the go and you're also helping a small business owner. Check weekly listing of participating trucks on … [Read more...] about Chicago Food Truck Fest returns July 30

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Chicago streets open for outdoor dining – River North

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Chicago streets open for outdoor dining - River North.  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 – River North

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Lincoln Park Chicago Happy Hours

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Lincoln Park 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 HourDining out can be expensive.  A great way to get a cheap meal and adult beverage(s) … [Read more...] about Lincoln Park Chicago Happy Hours

Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

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Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast Chicago Happy Hours

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

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