Eater Chicago: All Posts by LarryThe Chicago Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2013-05-17T11:00:33-05:00https://chicago.eater.com/authors/larry/rss2013-05-17T11:00:33-05:002013-05-17T11:00:33-05:00Last-Minute Date Starters
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<p></p> <p>The sun is shining and it is finally feeling like Spring. So shed some layers, <a href="http://eater.howaboutwe.com/?source=weekly_dates">join Eater Dating</a>, and take your new partner on one of these Eater-approved dates.</p> <p><br>How about we...<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/j-rocco-italian-table-bar">check out</a> the newly opened <b>J. Rocco Italian Table & Bar</b>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/05/13/eaterwire-14.php">share</a> a shochu punch bowl at <b>Roka Akor</b>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/05/13/where-to-find-chicken-and-waffles-in-chicago.php">try</a> the buffalo chicken waffle at <b>Zed451</b>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/flash-taco">listen</a> to the DJ while eating at <b>Flash Taco</b>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/places/frontier">meet</a> at <b>Frontier</b> for their oyster happy hour.</p> <p><br></p>
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https://chicago.eater.com/2013/5/17/6432777/last-minute-date-startersLarry2013-05-03T11:10:12-05:002013-05-03T11:10:12-05:00Last-Minute Date Starters
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<p></p> <p>The sun is shining and it is finally feeling like Spring. So shed some layers, <a href="http://eater.howaboutwe.com/?source=weekly_dates">join Eater Dating</a>, and take your new partner on one of these Eater-approved dates.</p> <p dir="ltr">How about we...</p>
<br><p dir="ltr">...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/places/frog-n-snail">try</a> the kitchen sink cassoulet from <b>Frog N Snail</b>.<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/places/frog-n-snail"></a></p> <p><br></p>
<br><p dir="ltr">...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/glazed-infused">grab</a> a dozen doughnuts just for us at <b>Glazed & Infused</b>.<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/glazed-infused"></a></p> <p><br></p>
<br><p dir="ltr">...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/25/check-out-the-revamped-vertigo-sky-lounge.php">sit</a> by the fire at <b>Vertigo Sky Lounge</b>.<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/25/check-out-the-revamped-vertigo-sky-lounge.php"></a></p> <p><br></p>
<br><p dir="ltr">...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/25/where-to-drink-in-chicago-right-now.php">meet</a> for Old Fashioneds at <b>Billy Sunday</b>. <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/25/where-to-drink-in-chicago-right-now.php"></a></p> <p><br></p>
<br><p dir="ltr">?<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/25/kabocha-and-sweet-baby-rays-opening-tomorrow-more.php">splurge</a> on <b>Kabocha</b>'s seafood aquarium.<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/25/kabocha-and-sweet-baby-rays-opening-tomorrow-more.php"></a></p> <p><br></p>
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https://chicago.eater.com/2013/5/3/6439307/last-minute-date-startersLarry2013-04-26T11:10:29-05:002013-04-26T11:10:29-05:00Last-Minute Date Starters
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<p>It's officially spring and the sun is shining. So break out your sunglasses, <a href="http://eater.howaboutwe.com/?source=weekly_dates">join Eater Dating</a>, and take your new partner on one of these Eater-approved dates.<br>How about we...<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/places/burger-bar">try</a> the Banh Mi Burger at <b>Burger Bar Chicago</b>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/19/rickshaw-republics-home-cooking-is-excellent-more.php">dig into</a> <b>Rickshaw Republic</b>'s fried chicken.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/filini">splurge</a> on <b>Filini</b>'s NY strip loin.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/19/brindille-is-soft-opening-tonight-look-over-the-menu-1.php">taste</a> the selection of cheeses from <b>Brindille</b>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/billy-goat-tavern">grab</a> burgers at <b>Billy Goat Tavern</b>.</p> <p><a href="http://eater.howaboutwe.com/?source=weekly_dates"> Join Eater Dating Today. >></a></p> <p>·<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/eater-dating">Eater Dating</a> [~E~]</p>
https://chicago.eater.com/2013/4/26/6442871/last-minute-date-startersLarry2013-04-05T11:00:12-05:002013-04-05T11:00:12-05:00Last-Minute Date Starters
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<p></p> <p>It's officially spring and the sun is shining. So shed some layers, <a href="http://eater.howaboutwe.com/?source=weekly_dates">join Eater Dating</a>, and take your new partner on one of these Eater-approved dates.</p> <p>How about we...<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/01/new-menu-items-at-wood.php">try</a> the new Moscow Mule-inspired "Son of a Gun" at <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/places/wood"><b>Wood</b></a>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/04/01/cupcakes-for-a-cause.php">eat cupcakes</a> for a good cause at <b>Magnolia</b>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/places/nightwood">split a plate</a> of cookies and get a dessert drink at <b>Nightwood Restaurant</b>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2013/03/29/the-proof-is-in-the-doughnut.php">meet for coffee</a> and doughnuts at <a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/firecakes"><b>Firecakes</b></a>.<br>...<a href="http://chicago.eater.com/tags/city-winery">drink</a> one of <b>City Winery</b>'s 14 wines that are on tap.</p> <p><a href="http://eater.howaboutwe.com/?source=weekly_dates">Join Eater Dating Today. >></a><br></p>
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https://chicago.eater.com/2013/4/5/6455299/last-minute-date-startersLarry2011-03-31T07:30:00-05:002011-03-31T07:30:00-05:00Patrón Secret Dining Society: Back Big in 2011!
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https://chicago.eater.com/2011/3/31/6689385/patron-secret-dining-society-back-big-in-2011Larry2011-03-30T07:00:00-05:002011-03-30T07:00:00-05:00Breeze into the Windy City with Virgin America
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https://chicago.eater.com/2011/3/30/6696495/breeze-into-the-windy-city-with-virgin-americaLarry2011-03-07T06:30:00-06:002011-03-07T06:30:00-06:00Enjoy up to 85% off The Economist
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https://chicago.eater.com/2011/2/24/6695587/enjoy-up-to-85-off-the-economistLarry2011-02-07T07:00:00-06:002011-02-07T07:00:00-06:00Take the Eater Reader Survey, Please
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