Custom House in Printers Row is not your traditional steakhouse and its executive chef, Shawn McClain explains why. Also, from metromix.com, "If your boss grimaces at the thought of dining outside, tell her this isn't just any ol' sidewalk boite. The fare at this new 24-seat Printers Row outdoor space is from the 2006 James Beard Best Chef: Midwest winner, Shawn McClain."

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The upscale restaurant The Gage, with its proximity to Millennium Park, makes it a great place for outdoor dining.
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The Parrot Cage, a restaurant in the South Shore Cultural Center with food prepared by Washburne Culinary Institute students, was recently named by metromix.com as a great place for outdoor dining. Last winter, Metromix TV's Pogo checked it out.
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Rustik in Logan Square was recently name a great place for eating outdoors by Metromix.com. Metromix TV's Bahar checked it out last winter.
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From the description on YouTube: "Chicago Underground Comedy-DC Comedy Fest Audition Showcase - Highlight reel from Chicago Underground Comedy's April 22, 2008 audition showcase for the DC Comedy Fest, produced by Blaire Postman. Featuring Adam Burke, Fay Canale, Brendan McGowan, Dan Telfer, Carrie Callahan, Chad Briggs, Steve O. Harvey, Team Submarine, Brady Novak, and Nick Vatterott. Chicago Underground Comedy is every Tuesday at 9:30 at the Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont. Chicago Underground Comedy is produced by Dan Telfer and Elizabeth McQuern. Video, music, and editing by Elizabeth McQuern. http://www.chicagoundergroundcomedy.com http://www.dccomedyfest.com"

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Tribune critic Phil Vettel reviews Alinea, which he says is "the most exciting restaurant to open" in Chicago in years.

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Tribune critic Phil Vettel reviews the new Italian restaurant Prosecco in downtown Chicago.
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Unedited footage from Hot Chip recent sold out show at The Vic.

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