Par Lounge is laid back lounge in Wicker Park with a New York City vibe that has a creative drink menu and a small yet tasty food options.

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Union Pizzeria in Evanston erases the image of your greasy corner pizzeria and instead creates a lounge setting with has wood burning pizza, small plate entrees and a performance and arts space.

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The summer blockbuster season opens with 'Iron Man.' But does it deserve all the hype? Metromix's Matt Pais let's you know.

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Metromix's Bahar takes to the streets of Chicago to find out what people are wearing, why they are wearing it and where they're shopping.
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The members of the jazz band BMR4 don't play jazz in the traditional sense. Watch their version of Black Sabbath's Ironman.
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Metromix's Jackie shows you the best non-traditional workouts around the city.

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"Metromix on CLTV" host Marcus Leshock recaps the American Idol top five and their performances of Neil Diamond's hit songs.

For more of Marcus and the Metromix crew check out their blog at www.cltv.com/metromix

And for "American Idol" recaps, commentary and predictions with RedEye attitude, visit the Vital Idol blog at redeyechicago.com/vitalidol.

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Bowling, bocce and bistro are the specialties at Pinstripes in Northbrook. It was recently named by Metromix as one of the best places in the Suburbs to eat outdoors.

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