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Events & Things To Do in Chicago

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Events & Things To Do in Chicago / by The Local Tourist

News & Views

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News & Views / News & Views from our TLTeam of contributors! Interested in joining us? Apply at http://bit.ly/tltwrite / by The Local Tourist

TLT Has All The Answers - dot com

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TLT Has All The Answers - dot com / Articles on Chicago on Answers.com / by The Local Tourist

TLT Approved

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TLT Approved / Our favorite places to go and things to do! These are the businesses that we recommend when people ask us where to go. / by The Local Tourist

Our Spirit

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Chef's Table: The Grid

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Chef's Table: The Grid / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: III Forks

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Chef's Table: III Forks / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Standard Market Grill

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Chef's Table: Standard Market Grill / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: The Monarch

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Chef's Table: The Monarch / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Cantina Laredo

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Chef's Table: Cantina Laredo / Cantina Laredo is a restaurant serving authentic Mexican dishes and drinks. To start with, guests received salsa, house-made chips, specialty “Casa Rita” cocktails and made-to-order “Top Shelf” guacamole prepared table side. Cantina Laredo is located at 508 N State St. in River North. For more information on the next Chef's Table event, visit http://thelocaltourist.com/events/tlt/chefs-table

All photos courtesy of Donna Binbek / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Bella Bacino's

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Chef's Table: Bella Bacino's / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: High Noon Saloon

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Chef's Table: High Noon Saloon / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Weather Mark Tavern

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Chef's Table: Weather Mark Tavern / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Pasteur

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Chef's Table: Pasteur / Pasteur in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago hosted our Chef's Table event, treating us to a tour of Vietnamese cuisine. Visit Pasteur at http://pasteurrestaurantchicago.com/ / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Bakersfield

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Chef's Table: Bakersfield / Bakersfield in Westmont provided an exemplary land and sea experience for our Chef's Table guests. / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Pizza Rustica

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Chef's Table: Pizza Rustica / Pizza Rustica provides fresh, creative Northern Italian cuisine in a warm and comfortable environment. Owners Chef Stefano Roman and Juliana Montebella Roman are consummate hosts who welcome you like you're joining them for dinner in their home. In a way, you are!

Read more about our Chef's Table event: http://chicago.thelocaltourist.com/blog/local-tourist/pizza-rustica-so-much-more-pizza / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Barn & Company

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Chef's Table: Barn & Company / Barn & Company showed off their low and slow BBQ at our Chef's Table event. Pit Master Gary Wiviott shared his story with us and the team did an amazing job! / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: SmallBar Division

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Chef's Table: SmallBar Division / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: People Lounge

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Chef's Table: People Lounge / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: EPIC Restaurant

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Chef's Table: EPIC Restaurant / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: La Madia

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Chef's Table: La Madia / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Bar Forza

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Chef's Table: Bar Forza / Chef's Table events are exclusive, intimate tastings that allow you to explore Chicagoland's culinary scene without spending a fortune. Each restaurant we visit highlights their favorite items and pairs them with drinks, but the most exciting part is interacting with the chef.

May's Chef's Table event: http://thelocaltourist.com/events/lincoln-park/chefs-table-bar-forza / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Zed451

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Chef's Table: Zed451 / ZED451 treated our Chef's Table guests to the full experience. After sampling the fresh prepared items on the Harvest Tables we were served course after course of beef, chicken, fish, and more! / by The Local Tourist

Chicago - Our Kind Of Town

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Chicago - Our Kind Of Town / Images of the amazing Windy City / by The Local Tourist

Q BBQ

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Q BBQ / by The Local Tourist

Zealous 19th Anniversary Dinner

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Zealous 19th Anniversary Dinner / by The Local Tourist

I <3 Chicago!

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I <3 Chicago! / by The Local Tourist

TLTen & Passport To Chicago

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TLTen & Passport To Chicago / Get your Passport To Chicago and you'll explore the city like a Local Tourist! Check out that place you've been wanting to visit but haven't quite gotten to yet, or return to an old favorite. We've got something for everyone! Travel Chicago collecting stamps so you can say you've "been there, done that".

For more information and to get your passport, visit http://passporttochicago.com / by The Local Tourist

2nd Annual 100 Days Of Chicago

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2nd Annual 100 Days Of Chicago / by The Local Tourist

100 Days Of Chicago

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100 Days Of Chicago / A picture is worth a thousand words and Chicago has a lot to say. For 100 days, from February 24 through June 2 we'll have a new photo of Chicago each day on the home page, and YOU decide which one it is! Simply vote for your favorites a thumbs up and they could be on the cover of TLT AND win prizes! http://thelocaltourist.com/100daysofchicago / by The Local Tourist

Oskar Blues & Small Bar Beer Dinner

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Oskar Blues & Small Bar Beer Dinner / by The Local Tourist

Chicago's Neighborhoods

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Chicago's Neighborhoods / by The Local Tourist

AlphaBeer VII

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AlphaBeer VII / by The Local Tourist

Chicago Auto Show

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Chicago Auto Show / Shots from the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. Check out our TLTips to make sure you have a great time!
http://thelocaltourist.com/blog/local-tourist/tltips-chicago-auto-show / by The Local Tourist

Luminous Field

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Luminous Field / Luminous Field uses lights and color to transform Cloud Gate in Millennium Park into a magical, dancing wonderland. February 10 - February 20, 2012.

For more photos visit http://thelocaltourist.com/gallery/local-tourist/luminous-field / by The Local Tourist

Food Food Food

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Food Food Food / by The Local Tourist

Life's a Party

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Life's a Party / by The Local Tourist

Beauty, Beauty, Everywhere

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Beauty, Beauty, Everywhere / by The Local Tourist

Travel Tips

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Travel Tips / by The Local Tourist

#Foodiechats

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#Foodiechats / Share all of your Foodie Fun with us #Foodiechats / by #Foodiechats @Foodiechats

#Foodiechats Favorite Recipes

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#Foodiechats Favorite Recipes / Please share all of your favorite recipes with our community! / by #Foodiechats @Foodiechats

CA Strawberries Events

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CA Strawberries Events / by CA Strawberries

Places to visit before you die

✈ 100 places to visit before you die

Places to visit before you die / www.100placestovisit.com |
Top 100 places to visit before you die list |
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PIN IT: In It 2 Win It

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PIN IT: In It 2 Win It / Got a Contest You Want to Win? PIN IT here. / by Sandy

Homage

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Homage / This board is an homage to those who have inspired you. Please feel free to contribute - add comments on how this person has inspired you! / by Leyla Arsan

Live Music

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Live Music / by The Local Tourist

Lollapalooza 2012

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Lollapalooza 2012 / by The Local Tourist

2014 Calendar of Chicago

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2014 Calendar of Chicago / by The Local Tourist

2013 Calendar of Chicago

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2013 Calendar of Chicago / Chicago is a gorgeous city, and now you can see it all year long with our Chicago 2013 Calendar! Check out these gorgeous images and then get your calendar today!

http://thelocaltourist.com/product/calendar / by The Local Tourist

Chef's Table: Bombay Spice

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Chef's Table: Bombay Spice / by The Local Tourist

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