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Countdown to Thanksgiving

9 easy steps to hosting the perfect T-Day dinner

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November concert guide
The top 15+ shows of the month
Chicago's Top 10 celeb turkeys of 2009
Kanye, G-Rod and other locals who had a debacle this year

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The Buzz From Readers Like You

whyvon has added a new playlist called Christy's Bday Options

Daniil wrote about Katakana and Koko Sushi Bar

My wife and I went to "Katakana Koko sushi bar" on a saturday evening for a special occasion. It was november 7th. Three years ago...

Emanuel wrote about Katakana and Koko Sushi Bar

Our family dined here for the first time last sunday. I have to say this is some of the yummiest food I have eaten!! Japanese fo...

Vegeburito commented on Photo tour: Brand BBQ Market

Great pictures Metromix!! I ate at Brand opening night and one more time since then. Burnt Ends baby!!

michellepeter1213 has added a new playlist called Christmas 2009

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RESTAURANTS

New on the scene

Just opened: DMK Burger Bar, Melanthios Greek Char House, Hearty, The Cupcake Gallery

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BARS & CLUBS

New on the scene

Big Star slings tequila and tacos, plus Meze, Double A debut this week

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EVENTS

Tuesday Best Bets

Get $5 gourmet burgers and 20 percent dining discounts

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MUSIC

November concert guide

The top 15+ shows of the month

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MOVIES

Top 50 movies of the decade, part one

The countdown begins

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THEATER

Dance revolution

Turn off your TV and turn yourself on to live Chicago talent

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STYLE

Zara opens 2

The Spanish retailer opens its largest store in the country here on the Mag Mile

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TV

TV Gossiper

Kirstie Alley gets her own show—and James Franco visits 'General Hospital'

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CELEBRITY NEWS

Guess Whose Assets?: Can you identify Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and more?

17 years into singing career, reggaeton star Daddy Yankee says he is taking music classes: MEXICO CITY (AP) Reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee has told a Mexican newspaper that he's taking music classes 17 years after he started his career. The Puerto Rican star says he has been...

Movie review: The end comes not soon enough for doomsday flick '2012': Cataclysmic disaster and apocalyptic doom, as foretold by Hollywood, have a way of bringing together broken families, revealing the unseen heroism of deadbeat dads and neatly disposing of their...

Omarosa set to star in a reality show created by Donald Trump for cable's TV 1 network: NEW YORK (AP) Donald Trump says he's partnering with the TV One network on a reality dating series starring TV diva Omarosa. Having proven herself as a fiery contender on Trump's "The...

PICTURE GALLERY: Hilarious Bumper Stickers: Yep, they're as ridiculous as you'd imagine

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Metromix Blog: New post: Dale Levitski in at Sprout, Sonotheque's possible closing

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• WTF tattoos
• Emmys red carpet
• Rick Bayless' Xoco
• U2 at Soldier Field
• MTV VMA red carpet
• Darque Tan Bikini Contest
• New restaurants
• New bars & clubs
• Lolla Best and Worst
• Babes of Comic-Con
• Pitchfork Best and Worst
• Celebrities

Metromix event pics:
• Halloween Sucks party
• Metromix costume shots
• Best Bartender Bash
• Flag Football team

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Chicago New Year's Eve Guide

Your guide to New Year's parties in Chicago

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