A new (3-D optional) version of the classic Jules Verne novel, "Journey to the Center of the Earth" is a fun, cheesy, theme-park-ride movie.

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Hyde Park has never been a dining destination---lots of cute neighborhood places, not many upscale options---but that's changing with the arrival of Park 52, a contemporary-American restaurant with sophisticated décor, bold colors and an lively bar scene.

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Southwest suburban Burr Ridge gains a sophisticated dining option with Topaz. Chef Giuseppe Scurato from Italy offers his interpretation of contemporary American cuisine.
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With gas prices so high, it's hard to get away, especially to a foreign country. But this guy managed to do it simply but creating his own, Molossia, in his backyard. Read more about Kevin Baugh on ChicagoTribune.com
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The creators of the new hip-hop play "Funk It Up About Nothin'" talk about the Chicago Shakespeare Theater show, adapted from William Shakepeare play "Much Ado About Nothing".

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Shoppers along Chicago's Magnificent Mile react to Cook County's increased sales tax.

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Tribune critic Michael Phillips reviews Will Smith's new action movie "Hancock."

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Comedienne Amy Sedaris, a Second City alumnus, returns to Chicago to host a digital art exhibit in the West Loop. The "Strangers With Candy" star talks about how Chicago is a great city for artists.

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