Rebecca Taras | June 21, 2011 8:00 amWe've been gathering ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time in our countdown to Summer series, and guess what? Today is officially the first day of Summer! Here's a look back at my Summer series, including my fave picks from each category.Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 15, 2011 8:02 amWelcome back to Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. Last time, we shared three places to get a perfect pedi. Today, we're taking you back to the childhood days of Summer with icy treats for warm days and balmy nights.Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 8, 2011 8:01 amWelcome back to the Pop 5, where we cover your favorite spots in the city. Last week, we asked for your favorite places to dine al fresco, and the results are in! This week, we're keeping the outdoor theme but kicking it back a little more casual with beer gardens.Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 7, 2011 8:01 amWelcome back to Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. Last time, we shared five places to fill your picnic basket. Today — in honor of the week of 90 degree temps we have to look forward to — it's all about the best places to get a pedicure for what we hope will be a long sandal season!Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 7, 2011 7:12 amWelcome back to Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. To kick things off, we looked at some of the best food and drink festivals. This week, we're talking sand and surf: Chicago's best beaches. It may have been the first Memorial Day in more than a decade that we didn't have rain, and there were plenty of beachcombers out there basking in the (warm) glow.Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 3, 2011 8:02 amWelcome back to Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. Last time, we shared with you three of our favorite beaches to bake on. Today, it's all about the best places to pick up picnic goods for all of those outdoor concerts, movies in the park, and trips to the beach!Read More
Rebecca Taras | May 20, 2011 8:02 amBy the time Chicagoans suffer through a long Winter, we're ready to make the most of the not-so-endless days of Summer, which officially starts on June 21. To get you ready for days and nights filled with barbecues, street festivals, and fireworks, I'm introducing a new series called Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. To kick things off, let's look at food and drink festivals.Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 21, 2011 8:00 am
We've been gathering ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time in our countdown to Summer series, and guess what? Today is officially the first day of Summer! Here's a look back at my Summer series, including my fave picks from each category.
Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 15, 2011 8:02 am
Welcome back to Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. Last time, we shared three places to get a perfect pedi. Today, we're taking you back to the childhood days of Summer with icy treats for warm days and balmy nights.
Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 8, 2011 8:01 am
Welcome back to the Pop 5, where we cover your favorite spots in the city. Last week, we asked for your favorite places to dine al fresco, and the results are in! This week, we're keeping the outdoor theme but kicking it back a little more casual with beer gardens.
Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 7, 2011 8:01 am
Welcome back to Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. Last time, we shared five places to fill your picnic basket. Today — in honor of the week of 90 degree temps we have to look forward to — it's all about the best places to get a pedicure for what we hope will be a long sandal season!
Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 7, 2011 7:12 am
Welcome back to Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. To kick things off, we looked at some of the best food and drink festivals. This week, we're talking sand and surf: Chicago's best beaches. It may have been the first Memorial Day in more than a decade that we didn't have rain, and there were plenty of beachcombers out there basking in the (warm) glow.
Read More
Rebecca Taras | June 3, 2011 8:02 am
Welcome back to Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. Last time, we shared with you three of our favorite beaches to bake on. Today, it's all about the best places to pick up picnic goods for all of those outdoor concerts, movies in the park, and trips to the beach!
Read More
Rebecca Taras | May 20, 2011 8:02 am
By the time Chicagoans suffer through a long Winter, we're ready to make the most of the not-so-endless days of Summer, which officially starts on June 21. To get you ready for days and nights filled with barbecues, street festivals, and fireworks, I'm introducing a new series called Countdown to Summer, your guide to all the wonderful ways to make the most of Chicago's prime time. To kick things off, let's look at food and drink festivals.
Read More
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