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Culture, Des Moines

The Iowa State Fair – Nothing Compares

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 18, 2013January 6, 2025

The fair is the largest event in the state of Iowa, thus a fitting occasion for my first visit to the Hawkeye State.

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Chicago, Culture

Freebie: Chef Stephanie Izard Cooking Demo and Signing

by Jessica Mlinaric / March 28, 2013January 6, 2025

You don’t need to be a VIP to hang with this Top Chef.

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Cleveland, Culture

Support Cleveland’s West Side Market Fire Relief

by Jessica Mlinaric / February 12, 2013January 6, 2025

West Side Market has provided a key connection between patrons and product for over 100 years.

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Chicago, Culture

Time Out Chicago’s Food Truck Social Brought Mobile Food Lovers Together

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 28, 2012January 6, 2025

The second annual event featured more than 20 food trucks over two days.

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Chicago, Culture

Caffentures Coffee Crawl

by Jessica Mlinaric / August 20, 2012January 6, 2025

Caffentures offers regular crawls to introduce Chicagoans to the specialty coffee scene.

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Chicago, Culture

The Best Bites of Roscoe Village Burger Fest

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 23, 2012January 6, 2025

Chicago’s five best creations on a bun.

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Culture, New York City

5 reasons to pony up at nyc’s pony bar

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 19, 2012January 6, 2025

Still need a reason to head to Hell’s Kitchen?

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Chicago, Culture

Rooftop Views in Speakeasy Style at Drumbar

by Jessica Mlinaric / July 6, 2012January 6, 2025

This Gold Coast bar doesn’t miss a beat.

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Chicago, Culture

Chicago Craft Beer Festival

by Jessica Mlinaric / June 30, 2012January 6, 2025

Sample from over 50 Chicago breweries this weekend.

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Chicago, Culture

My Four Favorite Things: Ada Street

by Jessica Mlinaric / May 4, 2012January 6, 2025

A hidden Chicago tavern that will beckon you back.

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