The Local Tourist

Come see me blush

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:34:28 -0500

As a redhead, if I get even slightly embarrassed my face flushes like a ripe tomato. Tonight I think I’m going to spend most of the evening looking like I’m ready to top some pasta. I’ve been…

Come see me blush

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:02:55 -0500

Come see me blush:

SOFA Chicago- See this show!

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:07:07 -0500

SOFA Chicago- See this show!:

If the crowds at opening night of SOFA Chicago were any indication, the economy is well on its way to a full recovery. SOFA, which stands for Sculpture, Object, and Functional Art is the…

What a bunch of girly girls

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:07:07 -0500

What a bunch of girly girls:

I’ve never considered myself a girly-girl. I like football, beer and scotch. I hate shopping and I can count on one hand the number of manicures I’ve had. I only have long hair because I don’t have…

SOFA Chicago- See this show!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:56:41 -0500

SOFA Chicago- See this show!:

If the crowds at opening night of SOFA Chicago were any indication, the economy is well on its way to a full recovery. SOFA, which stands for Sculpture, Object, and Functional Art is the…

What a bunch of girly girls

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:19:09 -0500

What a bunch of girly girls:

Get Your Facebook Fix

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:49:35 -0500

Get Your Facebook Fix:

If you’re addicted to Facebook, J Bar wants to be your enabler. Tonight they’re holding their first Addiction Thursday and the drug of choice is the ubiquitous social networking site. I…

Get Your Facebook Fix

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:40:44 -0500

Get Your Facebook Fix:

If you’re addicted to Facebook, J Bar wants to be your enabler. Tonight they’re holding their first Addiction Thursday and the drug of choice is the ubiquitous social networking site. I…

Tipping Observation at Mars Gallery

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:15:20 -0500

Tipping Observation at Mars Gallery:

New artwork by Syndy Ziegenfuss with music provided by our friends at the Old School Records in Forest Park. Martini bar to benefit the Red Door Animal Shelter

1139 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL…

MANA offers Eco-friendly Delivery Service

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:27:48 -0500

MANA offers Eco-friendly Delivery Service:

You don’t have to be environmentally conscious to be a vegetarian, but for many that’s a consideration. After all, the production of meat is one of the biggest polluters out there. I’m not a…

A Raw Deal

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:27:48 -0500

A Raw Deal:

Bin 36 will be 10 years old in December. Each month this year they’ve been offering a special item at a special price, counting down from $10 in March. This month you can get raw bar items for $2!…

"Adopt an Herb" Cocktail Party

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:27:47 -0500

"Adopt an Herb" Cocktail Party:

Nacional 27’s Adam Seger grows his own herbs for his fantastic cocktail creations. Tonight you can take one of those lovingly cared-for plants home at the “Adopt An Herb” party. There’ll be…

Tipping Observation at Mars Gallery

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:27:47 -0500

Tipping Observation at Mars Gallery:

New artwork by Syndy Ziegenfuss with music provided by our friends at the Old School Records in Forest Park. Martini bar to benefit the Red Door Animal Shelter

1139 W Fulton Market
Chicago, IL…

"Adopt an Herb" Cocktail Party

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:06:12 -0500

"Adopt an Herb" Cocktail Party:

A Raw Deal

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:32:53 -0500

A Raw Deal:

MANA offers Eco-friendly Delivery Service

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:45:55 -0500

MANA offers Eco-friendly Delivery Service:

You don’t have to be environmentally conscious to be a vegetarian, but for many that’s a consideration. After all, the production of meat is one of the biggest polluters out there. I’m not a…

Buy That Chef A Beer

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:20:58 -0400

Buy That Chef A Beer:

How many times have a you finished a great meal at a restaurant and wished there were a way to show your appreciation to the chef? You can thank the front of the house with a generous tip, which…

Loosen the belt a little early

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:33:33 -0400

Loosen the belt a little early:

Yep, it’s that time of year, when we eat pretty much whatever we want and say “but it’s the holidays!” Dive in a little early, because $5 burger week is back at David Burke’s Primehouse. Voted some…

The Buzz - Last Chance to see THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY at Victory Gardens

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:33:33 -0400

The Buzz - Last Chance to see THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY at Victory Gardens:

Amongst a slew of plays that opened over the past couple of months, one show has a helluva buzz- THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY at Victory Gardens, by new playwright Kristoffer Diaz. It…

TLT Recommends: Chicago Chocolate Tours

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:13:15 -0400

TLT Recommends: Chicago Chocolate Tours:

Did you know Chicago’s the chocolate capital of the US? Do you know how long it’s been around and where it originated? What about the fact that it’s actually good for you (which any smart cookie…