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6.3.09

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Eat: Browntrout

4111 N Lincoln Ave, btw Belle Plaine and Warner; North Center; 773.472.4111

Started by an ex-Bin 36 chef and his wife after a honeymoon meal of freshly caught fish (guess what kind?!?), BT's takes the sustainability wave fo' real w/ a rooftop garden and fresh-as-possible entrees like pan-seared, line-caught golden trout (brown butter, shallots, peas, toasted walnuts), truffled spaetzle, and grilled squash kicking it with an Amish chicken breast, which is silently judging you for that buttondown shirt.

See if you're the first to witness the Web site emerge from under construction at BrowntroutChicago.com
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Shop: Hugo Boss Sample Sale

Thu-Sun at Envent Event Space, 344 N Ogden, at Carroll; River West

Previously held only in NYC, Hugo Boss is saving you up to 80% on more than 10,000 overstocked items of stylistic goodness from razor sharp suits, ties, and interview-ready leather shoes to jeans for when you're laid off.

Give yourself some ideas at HugoBoss.com
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Click: Hot Tweeters

Developed in Chi, HT is basically a Hot or Not for self indulgent compulsive communicators. From 18 profiles pick the three Twitteresses you'd like to Tweet with, and then compare how your tastes match up with other clandestine oglers, because everyone knows there's safety in stalkers.

Pass your judgment on all manner of hotties and notties at HotTweeters.com
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Buy: Cavalier & Company Coffee Tables

Handmade in Chi, these solid beechwood coffee tables are given an espresso finish and topped with an assortment of domestic and imported beer coasters under an acrylic coating. Each unique piece is signed and numbered, meaning you'll definitely scream at your friends if they dare set their drink down sans coaster.

They'll do custom work if you ask nicely at CavalierAndCompany.com
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Watch: Great Moments in Cleveland Sports History

Check out this recently unearthed archival footage of the convo in the Cavs huddle right before a certain Bulls guard hit a certain shot, and then brace yourself for the disbelieving face-melt that follows.

You're gonna love the vintage Ehlo at YouTube.com
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