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Now (Maybe?) Open: Gratto on Damen

By at December 6, 2011 | 1:43 am | 0 Comment

Now (Maybe?) Open: Gratto on Damen

When we popped by Gratto Pizzeria & Deli this past Friday night, an employee, Chris, pictured, reported that if all goes well, Gratto would be open by 4PM the following night, aka Saturday, Dec. 3rd, so we're just going to assume that Gratto, which has locations in suburban Glen Ellyn and Geneva, per its website,  may have officially opened its first city-based more...

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Dr. Martens to Open this Thursday or Friday

By at December 5, 2011 | 6:26 pm | 0 Comment

Dr. Martens to Open this Thursday or Friday

Back in September we wrote about Dr. Martens opening in the former Earwax Cafe space at 1561 N. Milwaukee, pictured, next to American Apparel, and it looks like after a lightening fast build-out, the retailer will soon reveal what's behind its boarded up windows and unveil its Wicker Park outpost this Thursday, Dec. 8 or Friday the 9th, per a spokeswoman for Dr. Martens more...

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Additional Places to Find Celebrate! magazine

By at December 5, 2011 | 1:05 pm | 0 Comment

Additional Places to Find Celebrate! magazine

Happy Monday. Celebrate! distribution continues today and tomorrow. NOTE: Car-less and in possession of a laundry cart, we are currently in the process of redistributing many of  the copies to higher-traffic locations. Update: Eva Bergant heard our cry for help and we zipped by MANY locations today. Amazing what you can do with wheels!!  Eva rocks! We will also more...

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Nov. 30 Pipeline

By at December 2, 2011 | 2:19 pm | 0 Comment

Nov. 30 Pipeline

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Linkypoos, a Local Links Column

By at December 1, 2011 | 3:34 am | 0 Comment

Linkypoos, a Local Links Column

If you love delicious food, large quantities of whiskey and live jazz music, then head on down to Jerry’s Sandwiches at 1938 W. Division on Tuesday Dec. 6 from 8 p.m. until 10:15 p.m. where the jazz band FLIPPOMUSIC will be having a CD release party for their newest album, Tao Tunes. The band will also be performing a few songs on the restaurants stage during this event more...

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Where to Find Celebrate! Magazine

By at December 1, 2011 | 12:54 am | 1 Comments

Where to Find Celebrate! Magazine

THANK YOU to all advertisers for making Celebrate! magazine a reality, just in time for the holidays!  Using all caps is equivalent to screaming, but sometimes you just have to scream, especially when you are saying 'thanks.' 154 local businesses made this magazine happen. A special thanks to main sponsors American Apparel, Sergio & Banks Realty, D&D Food & more...

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Before & After: A 2109 Story

By at November 30, 2011 | 7:17 pm | 0 Comment

Before & After: A 2109 Story

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="265" caption="Betsy of 2109"][/caption] 2109 set up 'roots' on Division Street way back in 2003. Hair stylist Betsy Stover, one half of the 2109 team (the other half being 2109's founder and chief colorist, Chris Bozarth) came to Chicago from Columbus, Ohio, to train under Oak Street stylist Charles Lord. After three years with more...

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Has it Become Un-American to Pay Full Price? 5 Cyber Monday Specials

By at November 28, 2011 | 9:28 am | 0 Comment

Has it Become Un-American to Pay Full Price? 5 Cyber Monday Specials

Initially we were going to treat CYBER Monday like Sweetest Day in October (like a holiday that shouldn't exist) but then we got wind of a few enticing CYBER Monday deals like an extra $10 off of $40 at Walgreen's, 20 classes for $200 at MaZi Dance Fitness and 20% off at City Soles. Arriving in our in-box this morning was American Apparel's take on the holiday, which more...

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Shop Small Today, Make a Big Difference

By at November 25, 2011 | 12:24 pm | 0 Comment

Shop Small Today, Make a Big Difference

Headed out to shop today? Get a car wash? If you are thankful for the existence of a thriving small indie merchant community here in the neighborhood, kindly direct your shopping and lifestyle budgets to the places which make our neighborhood unique by offering products and services which don't exist anywhere else. Bellaz Handbags is holding a 50% off Select more...

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Images from Chamber Social/General Elections

By at November 23, 2011 | 7:44 pm | 0 Comment

Images from Chamber Social/General Elections

Members of the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce convened at The Bedford last Wed. Nov. 16 for a Social and General Board elections. There were eight candidates for eight open spots, so everyone was a winner! The Naked Cowboy stopped by, more...

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