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Fast-Paised review: 'Before the Devil ... '
The script or Marisa Tomei? Which did Metromix's Matt Pais like more in 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead?'
(01:08) |<Source: Metromix
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Chicago's Best Hot Dogs
Metromix's Marcus Leshock counts down the top four hot dog spots in the city. He uses an ultra scientific method and leaves the ketchup off, of course.
(04:32) | Source: Metromix
Restaurant review: Parlor
Chicago Tribune critic Phil Vettel reviews Parlor, a laid back, friendly restaurant in Wicker Park with eclectic menu combos like chicken and waffles.
(02:12) | Source: Chicago Tribune
The Chi Got Next
A show profiling local artists features a slam poet, M'Reld, and her moving performance.
(03:23) | Source: YouTube | Warning: Content
Neighborhood tour - Greektown
3 blocks long yet boundless in what it has to offer, Metromix's Pogo explores Greek Town.
(03:30) | Source: Metromix
Pomegranate in Evanston
Cheap eats but good eats are the name of the game at the Mediterranean restaurant Pomegranate in this college neighborhood. The owners pride themselves on flavors and quick service.
Air guitar competition
From the description: 'In this segment, Jake travels to Chicago, Illinois to participate in a peculiar competition--air guitar. Sponsored by Touchtunes.com, Jake Sasseville experiences the whole event while cameras roll. Jake performs his air guitar song, interviews five-time second-place Air Guitar Champion Björn Türoque (Dan Crane) and searches for Oprah on the streets of Chicago.'
(07:51) | Warning: Language, content | Source: Current
Free 'Bears' Hugs
Just a person in a bear costume wearing an Urlacher jersey, celebrating the Bears trip to the Super Bowl by giving 'bear hugs' to strangers on the street. Your typical day in Chicago.
(03:37) | Source: Crackle
Chicago's Best Wings
Ranch or blue cheese? When it comes to the best wings in the city, it doesn't matter what you pair them with. Metromix's takes a look at viewer's choice for best wings, Buffalo Joe's in Evanston, as well as a few of Pogo's favorites.
(01:48) | (03:19) | Source: Metromix
Neighborhood tour - Rogers Park
Rogers Park is so much more than Loyal University. Metromix's Pogo pokes around the mixed bag neighborhood.
(03:13) | Source: Metromix
The Foods of Chicago: A Delicious History
From the description on YouTube: 'A preview of WTTW Channel 11's new food documentary, airing Tuesday, November 27th at 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm. In this segment of the show, host Geoffrey Baer looks back at the history of Italian food in Chicago.'
(09:08) | Source: YouTube
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Skater rolls down the city's stairs
A talented skater rolls down flights of stairs all over the city. Once you get past the grainy images, the guy is a pretty amazing skater.
(03:23) | Source: Yahoo!
Restaurant review: Shikago
Chicago Tribune critic Phil Vettel review the downtown restaurant which specializes in Asian cooking. Two brother's own this "very good restaurant that has two ways of feeding you right."
(02:42) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Chicago's Best Ribs
Mouth-watering and finger lickin', Metromix's Marcus Leshock visits the top spots in the city for ribs.
(03:48) | Source: Metromix
Inside look at NV Penthouse
Metromix's Jackie gets a tour of the new, upscale lounge in River North with killer views and swanky drinks.
(02:15) | Source: Metromix
'Smart Show' visits Chicago
Hosts of 'The Smart Show' visit Chicago's architectural greats - including a stop in Oak Park to view Frank Lloyd Wright houses and a boat tour in the city.
(03:44) | Source: Veoh.com
2007 Chicago Marathon: One runner's story
Runner Robert Held trained hard for the 2007 Chicago Marathon, but his training didn't prepare him for the heat that day. His goal was finishing in the top ten. Did he meet it?
(02:27) | Source: Brightcove
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Des Plaines Public Library's Cart Wheels
The Des Plaines Public Library book cart drill team - yes, you read that right - performs a choreographed routine for the library's 100th birthday celebration.
(07:43) | Source: YouTube
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Obama sweeps through Iowa
Sen. Barack Obama's campaign trail winds through Iowa. Shaking hands, posing for pictures, even flirting a little - watch him call a woman "cute" around the minute mark.
(02:04) | Source: Chicago Tribune
A bike ride on I-355
The new extension of Interstate Highway 355 turned into a $1 billion bike path. Chicago Tribune reporter Jason George took a test-run before the path opened and here's what he and his HelmetCam recorded.
Read Jason's story here, on ChicagoTribune.com.
(01:10) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Fast-Paised review: 'P2'
Metromix's Matt Pais reviews the new thriller 'P2' - set in a parking garage.
(01:07) | Source: Metromix
November 8, 2007
Neighborhood tour - Oak Park
Plenty to see and do in the city's neighborhood to the West. So much that it fills two clips! Explore Oak Park by day and night.
(02:56) | (3:02) | Source: Metromix
Reflection Day - a short film
Ahhhh... don't we wish every day in the city could be like this? Take a break and wander lazily around the city with this woman, who, according to the description, comes to Chicago "for a day away from the rigors of career and family life." Even the music is relaxing.
(04:18) | Source: Veoh
Skater's Blind Ambition
Tommy Carroll, a teenager from Northbrook, loves to skateboard and he doesn't let his inability to see keep him from doing what he loves.
(01:48) | Source: YouTube
Fast-Paised review: 'Lions for Lambs'
Cruise. Streep. Redford. Is mega-star power enough to make Lions for Lambs worth seeing? Metromix's Matt Pais find out.
(01:21) | Source: Metromix
Chicago's Best Chili
When the weather turns chilly, nothing hits the spot like chili. Metromix's Marcus Leshock shows you were to find the best in the city.
(03:05) | (03:01) | Source: Metromix
Intramural Heroes: Team Ketel One
Flag football gets the ESPN-documentary treatment with stoic shots and dramatic story arcs in NBC 5's Justin World.
(02:12) | Source: NBC 5
Precision Lawn Chair Marching Dads
190 N.'s Lou Canellis shines the spotlioght on the Precision Lawn Chair Marching Dads. The Crystal Lake drill team is a hit at parades with their fancy chair work.
(03:32) | Source: ABC 7
Fast-Paised review: 'Fred Claus'
Chicago's own Vince Vaughn stars in this holiday family comedy, but will the Windy City disown him because of it? Metromix's Matt Pais finds out.
(01:17) | Source: Metromix
Fast-Paised review: 'No Country for Old Men'
Metromix's Matt Pais declares 'No Country for Old Men' 'a triumphant return to form by the Coen brothers.' Hear what else he has to say about 'one of the year's best films.'
(01:05) | Source: Metromix
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Chicago's Best Italian Beef
Metromix's Marcus Leshock answers the question, where's the best Italian beef in the city?
(03:18) | Source: Metromix
ComedySportz's new theater
Comedy Sportz Chicago gives you a tour of the construction of their new theater.
(01:18) | Source: Myspace