Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo always had the shared dream of opening their very own luxury restaurant in Chicago and in 2008, they made it happen. With an all-Italian wine list and a menu full of fresh, seasonal Italian cuisine, Piccola Sogno (fittingly meaning "little dream" in Italian) strives to bring guests an authentic Italian dining experience. One of the things that sets them apart from other restaurants is their sourcing of specialty items like Heirloom vegetables from local organic farmers, fish from the Mediterranean, Italian "00" pizza flour, mozzarella straight from Naples, and San Marzano tomatoes....
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The City Tavern in Chicago pays homage to the 18th century tavern where artists would spend hours talking and planning their next piece, whether it be poetry or sculpture. People would meet, not just to eat, but to experience the atmosphere and enjoy the company of good friends. City Tavern strives to recreate this age-old experience of a warm and friendly atmosphere, while still providing a fresh, modern approach to luxury cuisine....
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Swiss cigar brand Davidoff has opened its first lounge in the U.S. by partnering with the Humidor of Westmont in Westmont, Illinois. The lounge in the premium cigar store has a state-of-the-art, “hidden in plain sight,” cigar-locker system that flanks a fireplace and a floor-to-ceiling stacked tumble marble wall, which is branded with the 'Davidoff Lounge' logo....
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To keep our Chicago City Guide filled with the latest and greatest, we made sure to add an update on some of the best new restaurants in Chicago. A few favorites include Rustic House serving up American cuisine in Lincoln Park, Spanish specialties from Vera, and Telegraph wine bar....
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The green-conscious Vantage Yacht Club has added four electric boats to its cache of available hulls for rent for luxury cruises down the Chicago River. The Chicago, Illinois-based yacht club has acquired four, zero-emission boats that will be rentable by the hour effective April 15, 2012....
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You know those tasting menus that are so popular at fine dining restaurants? You have top chef Charlie Trotter to thank for those. In 1987, with his father, Trotter opened Charlie Trotter's in his birth city of Chicago, effectively introducing European-style tasting menus to the United States culinary scene....
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