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The Best Sushi in Chicago & How to Avoid the 2-hour Wait

The Best Sushi in Chicago & How to Avoid the 2-hour Wait
The best sushi in Lincoln Park, and perhaps all of Chicago (and that is saying a lot), is at Toro Sushi. There is no question. If you do not believe me, believe the weekend crowds and Yelp’s four and half stars. Not only is the sushi fantastic, but it is also BYOB and, if you... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
May 23, 2012 at 9:37 pm
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A Tanning Bed Prayer: 'When God Talks Back'

A Tanning Bed Prayer: 'When God Talks Back'
I woke up in a bit of a gloom today. I have got a lot of good things going, but sometimes my dreams seem to be getting farther from coming true instead of closer. I am an idealist who wants to make a difference in the world. After a day of making power points, running... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
April 13, 2012 at 11:33 am
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Are Pit Bulls the Problem or Owners the Problem? A Defence of Pittys from Pitty Puppy Momma

Are Pit Bulls the Problem or Owners the Problem? A Defence of Pittys from Pitty Puppy Momma
Wow: this is quite the hot topic right now. See http://www.chicagonow.com/a-city-mom/2012/04/vicious-poodles-attack/ and http://www.chicagonow.com/steve-dales-pet-world/2012/04/dog-killed-at-chicago-dog-beach/ Perhaps the answer is somewhere in between one extreme or the other…in other words dog attacks are partially an owner issue and partially a dog type issue. I won’t claim to be an expert on anything, but I just want to share... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
April 9, 2012 at 11:06 pm
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Don't Miss Your Morning Muffin!

Don't Miss Your Morning Muffin!
My husband spoils me by buying gifts, I spoil him by making muffins every week–usually banana chocolate chip muffins–his favorite. Chaco (the dog) thinks the muffins are for him. He loves muffins. If you set your muffin down, he’ll take it. He has also been known to steal the muffin papers out of the trash... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
April 2, 2012 at 8:00 am
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Tuesday Triva Night in Lincoln Park: Bird's Nest Bar

  My husband and I may be tied for being the worst trivia people out of all the people we know. But we like to have a good time, hang out in our neighborhood and we are especially keen on 1/2 price glasses of wine. So, last Tuesday, Joe and I went to check out... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
March 12, 2012 at 7:09 pm
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Is Hummus the New Salsa?

Is Hummus the New Salsa?
What do ketchup, salsa, & hummus have in common? They are all in my fridge, and probably in yours 99% of the year. Americans seemed to get obsessed with dips. We could add to the list Ranch, BBQ, Honey Mustard but I like the Ketchup, Salsa, & Hummus list because they are part of America’s... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
March 8, 2012 at 8:00 am
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An EPIC First Night of Resturant Week

An EPIC First Night of Resturant Week
Stepping into EPIC, especially off the Clark 22 was like stepping into another world–a world of modern elegance. With high ceilings, exposed bricks, draped flowing fabric and a wall of windows on each floor I felt glamorous; open to the city lights. I checked in with hostess and sat at the bar waiting for my... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
February 18, 2012 at 2:26 pm
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Cause Date Night In is Hot: White Wine Roast Chicken & Veggies Recipe

Going out is great, but there are the catches: you get a bad table, service is slow, and then you end up with that horrible knot in your stomach when you see the bill. Apparently, Chicago is one of the most expensive restaurant cities in the nation. The upside is you do not have to... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
February 17, 2012 at 2:32 pm
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The Best Indian Food in Chicago May Not be Where You'd Think

The Best Indian Food in Chicago May Not be Where You'd Think
So I’m not a Desi, but I did live in Delhi for two and half years, and have visited many regions of India on at least five different trips since 1999. Chicago is a great place to get homesick if Indian food is the fix (and for me, it is). Everyone knows Devon is where... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
February 3, 2012 at 6:04 pm
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Remembering India: My Life B.C. (Before Chicago)

Remembering India: My Life B.C. (Before Chicago)
B.C. (Before Chicago), I lived in India. In fact, I considered spending my life there. My life was so different in India that sometimes it feels like it was a dream. Sometimes I lay in bed, in my new comfortable king-sized bed, and I remember my bedroom in Delhi. It was a simple single-foam mattress... Read more »
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By Amy Negussie,
January 12, 2012 at 8:15 am
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