Oct. 12, 2008 Chicago Sun-Times — * John McNally will read from and sign Ghosts of Chicago, 7 p.m. at The Book Cellar, 4736-38 N. Lincoln.

Oct. 12, 2008 From Yelp.com: Well, glory be to the bad economy! If it weren't for the crisis on Wall Street and Main Street, Selmarie may have been closing or moving. Because Lincoln Square really needs to look more like Lincoln…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: Dollar Tree rocks - because? Get this - everything costs a dollar! OK - once and awhile I run across something that costs more --- but many (way too many) so-called "dollar stores" have an inventory…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: Another great location to enjoy the world's greatest sandwich: the Gargantuan Unwhich!

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: It can get very busy here on weekend evenings, you should be warned. But the food is worth the wait. I really like the Fried Tofu with Chicken - the combination of tofu, ground chicken, and a lovely…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: The Chicago Brauhaus has a good thing going. It's very hospitable. The food is hearty, competent and reasonably priced. It's located in a fun part of the city. There is a nice fountain and a…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: I went to Barba Yianni with the hope that others were wrong about it. I hoped that the service would be good. I hoped that the food would be flavorful and match the description on the menu. I was…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: I would say that I'm on the fence between 3.5 and 4 stars, so I'll go with 4. When we arrived at the restaurant, I was very impressed with the look of the lobby. The owners are successful in…

Oct. 11, 2008 From Yelp.com: EXCELLENT bacon - need I say more? Also a great selection of cheese, sausages, fresh meats, and imported items notably from Germany. I call this place "The Bacon Store." Try the bacon - you wont' be…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: Leberkase with fried egg on top? Matjes herring? Hackepeter with all the trimmings? Roasted buyy? Accordian music? Big ass German beers? Ya, baby!! Considering so many of the great German…

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: The trains passing by overhead are annoying, and the coffee and food is overpriced. At least the wifi is free.

Oct. 10, 2008 From Yelp.com: Talk about a bang for your buck! The serving potions are big enough to soak up all that boot beer that you and those around embark to finish off. I thought I was at a German wedding party with the…

Oct. 9, 2008 Chicagoist — ...too, or we’d never have discovered Provenance Food and Wine’s Lincoln Square location (2312 W. Leland, 773-784-2314). The sister store to Provenance's Logan Square location has been open...

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Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: I love this store!!! Rich, the owner, is a fantastic source of knowledge and extremely helpful. When my new pup was having stomach issues, Rich gave us tons of food samples to try as well as other…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: So...I came here yesterday evening around 5 and met my date Vicky.....A Beautiful Greek Woman with the most amazing personality.....Thanks Nick.....As we walk in we are immediately seated and given…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: The steins at Brauhaus are big enough to drown a moose in, if that need ever comes up. A friend of mine and I once wound up lying on the street with our heads on the curb after a visit to this place.…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: It's been years since I've been to a video store, but I'm boycotting Comcast, so... I find myself here. eh. Selection is so-so. As is the staff and general state of the store. As soon as I forget…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: My dog isn't small enough to fit into any item in the store, but for those who have normally sized pooches, this place must be great! I stopped in with a friend who was buying a gift for her roomates…

Oct. 9, 2008 From Yelp.com: I bet you anything anyone who is within a few feet of this store will follow the delicious smell of cooking all the way to the store, I did! It was smelling awesome before I walked in and even more…

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Oct. 8, 2008 From Yelp.com: This is a great place to go for seafood dishes! Indeed! In fact - you don't even have to order a dish with seafood. Just order anything and they'll douse it with fish or oyster sauce. Yum.…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: When I was in high school, I visited the Brauhaus with my German class every year. I was worried that the Brauhaus wouldn't be as great as I remembered, but it definitely lived up to my high…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: I do more browsing than buying, but I love Merz. The store smells absolutely amazing, and they have hundreds of different products--many that you can't find at Walgreens or CVS. They even carry…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: This would be my local coffee joint. I like the coffee at the book cellar, but I don't feel comfortable going in there just to order a latte. Or maybe it's that I'm afraid I'll buy something.…

Oct. 8, 2008 From Yelp.com: Having spent a little time in Germany I would definitely recommend this place. It is a whole different world inside here. Make sure you're ready for some food and AMAZING beer!

Oct. 7, 2008 Chicago Sun-Times — Focus may shift to quality instead of quantity. "You might not buy five different dolls with five different outfits, but you'll buy a really nice doll that the child will play with for a long time," said Martha Burrows of Timeless Toys, 4749 N. Lincoln.

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Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: It was hard sharing my attention with Spoon Thai, which is just down the street, but I always tried to be fair and gave both places my Pad Thai business. Opart definitely does the "spicy" right. I…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: Bathrooms: Filthy Dirty Service: Excellent Food: Above Average Price: A little on the high side Atmosphere: Needs work I love this place the food is great, love the authentic pizza, service this time…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: Dante's 10th Circle of Hell. Even Lucifer himself didn't deserve punishment THIS bad.

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: YUMMY! i can't believe that I gave Chipotle the same rating. LOL! This place is awesome! I'll start by saying my mom has tried to copy there salsa, and while hers is great, Garcia's has a knack for…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: I really want to like Cafe Selmarie. It's a nice alternative to all the pub grub in Lincoln Square, the alfresco dining always seems so charming, the baked goods always look so tempting. But every…

Oct. 7, 2008 From Yelp.com: This place used to blow me away, but last time I dined in, our server was so non-existent that I almost wanted to leave. Not to mention, the worst server ever (the only time I ever didn't tip) who…

Oct. 6, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user chicagopublicradio and uploaded on October 6, 2008.

Oct. 6, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user chicagopublicradio and uploaded on October 6, 2008.

Oct. 6, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user chicagopublicradio and uploaded on October 6, 2008.

Oct. 6, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user chicagopublicradio and uploaded on October 6, 2008.

Oct. 6, 2008 Taken by the Flickr user chicagopublicradio and uploaded on October 6, 2008.

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: The view from the sixth floor is definitely amazing. If you're German, I would think this place is a must-do. It was a little chilly outside, so we didn't get to enjoy the view as much as I would…

Oct. 6, 2008 From Yelp.com: Living nearby this Jimmy Johns, I've been here at least ten times. All ten times, I've felt kinda ill afterwards. Other Jimmy Johns do not do this to me. I'd love to support local businesses,…

Oct. 5, 2008 Found evening of Oct 4th at Leland and Western avs. Very well behaved pit, has some distinctive features the owner will know, must identify.