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October 2009
10/29/09Points South: Modest Jackpots, Savvy PickupsI’ve spent a good chunk of my eight years in Chicago chillin' in 60614, but last week I was lured outside of its bounds for two adventures with only these directions in common: Take Lake Shore Drive south. Posted at 03:56 PM in The Chaser | Permalink | Comments (0) |
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10/22/09Elk, Yuppies, and Decades of Dirt: Looking for a Good Scare in Chicago BarsIn anticipation of the upcoming Halloween festivities, I spent last Saturday trying to scare myself silly, with varying results. First up: Braving River North’s District Bar under strange and unusual circumstances. District is usually a see-and-be-seen kind of place, with a mix of youngish guys and girls watching... Posted at 03:13 PM in The Chaser | Permalink | Comments (3) |
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10/15/09Drinking Like a Mad WomanDo you ever put down the remote after the latest DVR'd episode of Mad Men and think, “I could use a drink?” I do, especially after this week’s installment, in which Don Draper proved yet again that unforgivable cads can brood and charm their way out of anything. After a quick glance at AMC’s Mad Men Cocktail Guide for reference, I texted my friend Tim to... Posted at 06:25 PM in The Chaser | Permalink | Comments (5) |
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10/08/09Rebar Relapse: Ben Stiller, infant barflies, and other adventures in drinking with my brotherOn Tuesday night—right after we finished stalking Ben Stiller, who was filming a scene for Little Fockers at the intersection of Wrightwood and Dayton—my brother, Lee, and I headed to Rebar at the Trump for a media tasting of the lounge's new fall cocktail menu. I’ve been cheating on Rebar with... Posted at 01:01 PM in The Chaser | Permalink | Comments (5) |
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10/01/09See and Be CedarFor weeks I had been driving by The Cedar Hotel (1112 N. State St.; 312-944-1112), giving the crowd the once-over and wondering if the vibe was still as rowdy as in the days of Melvin B’s. When Sunday looked like the last patio-friendly weather we’d have for a while—and even then it was iffy—my friend Kelli and I headed over for a farewell-to-September brew... Posted at 04:33 PM in The Chaser | Permalink | Comments (0) |
About The Chaser
The freelance life keeps writer Amalie Drury ensconced in her home office most days, but by the time cocktail hour rolls around, she’s more than ready to snap her laptop shut and hit Chicago's bar scene in search of the good, the bad, and the gossipy. A native Kentuckian, Amalie has been nursing a taste for bourbon practically since birth. Leave her tips on where to sip in the comments section below, then check back each Thursday for tales of her exploits and the latest in nightlife news.
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