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december 17, 2009

chicago | best of 2009.

a new decade is approaching, but before you launch yourself into the new year, here's a look back at the best of the best in 2009.



01. best place to go loco.

xoco
street food never tasted so good.
445 north clark street
at west illinois
312.334.3688

www.rickbayless.com

02. best reason to bat your lashes.

flutter lash studio
long lush lashes without the smudges.
1627 north clybourn avenue
at west concord
312.265.1563

www.flutterlashstudio.com

03. best place to live like a god.

elysian hotel
as in the mythological resting place of the
gods, and an amazing hotel.
11 east walton street
at state
312.646.1300

www.elysianhotels.com

04. best place to pick your poison.

poison cup
everything wine from a to z.
1128 west armitage
near north clifton
773.935.1325

www.poisoncup.com

05. best runway retail.

swaby
project runway, that is.
1933 north damen avenue
at armitage
773.276.7645

www.shernettswaby.com


 

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celebrate dana-style.

this new years eve, welcome 2010 at the dana hotel. for $385* per night, guests will receive a $100 aja gift card for NYE dinner, think: ceviche, prime NY strip and other goodies and a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast.

sparkling saki and a maki roll are also delivered to your door. this holiday, why settle for another noisy club or overcrowded bar? ring in the new year in style.

see web site for deets.

danahotelandspa.com

*restrictions apply.

 
 

boston | best of 2009.

 

ten tables.

a cozy and intimate neighborhood gem perf for wining and dining read more

 

houston | best of 2009.

 

RDG restaurant + bar annie.

place your bets on the rabbit enchiladas and duck barbacoa with read more



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