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Cheers! Chicago: Confessions of a Bartender-Say It Ain’t So, O!

Stefanie Pervos — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:12:09 GMT

Hello, all! Rather than talk about what’s hot and fresh in the mixology and cocktail world, I decided to take a step back and delve deeper into the hospitality industry’s ongoing struggle with gratuity from the perspective of a confessing bartender.

Moving Pains

Lindsey Bissett — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:15:50 GMT

This month I’m stepping outside my fitness expertise to discuss a wonderful yet painful process—buying a condo. By describing the buying and moving process I hope to entertain and offer some helpful insight.

Andy Kirschner, contributing blogger

. OyChicago — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:16:29 GMT

Andy Kirschner is a "Chicagoan by Choice" since moving from Michigan in 2004. Currently he works as a career services representative at Jewish Vocational Service, program fellow at Birthright Israel Next, and as a tour guide for Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Company. Recently, he started a small group dedicated to living a sustainable lifestyle in an urban setting, called the Chicago Eco-Jews. He spends his free time performing Improvised Comedy with his Improv Team of 3 years, Franken Reagan, and planning his wedding. He is passionate about his involvement in the Jewish Community, religiously, culturally, and socially!

He’s having more fun than you

. OyChicago — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:10:42 GMT

Aaron Karo first came into my life my sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison when my friend Jamie forwarded me an email that was so funny I almost peed my pants! From then on, every month, my friends and I got an email from Karo titled Ruminations, where he wrote about what was on his mind: college life, dating, drinking and just everyday stuff. His writing was real, relatable and most definitely, hilarious—plus, he was a nice Jewish boy from New York!

100 Reasons to Live

Lindsey Bissett — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:23:00 GMT

Remember Super Size Me—you know, the movie about the man who ate McDonald’s every day, three meals a day, for 30 days straight? And after you saw it, you were sure to say “I’m never going to be able to eat at a fast food restaurant again!”

Bed Rest Lite

Lindsey Bissett — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:26:24 GMT

It has now been a week and five days since I have worn shoes, gone on a walk, or left the house. I am no longer allowed to do these things until I reach the critical week 32 of my pregnancy. Especially with twins, my doctor says I can’t be too careful. When I found out about being on light bed rest I had trouble telling my colleagues and friends without tearing up.

Chef Laura Frankel serves up the real deal

Lindsey Bissett — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:25:36 GMT

I think the concept that best explains how I think about food is the notion of Cucina Povera. This Tuscan concept is one born out of humble and peasant ingredients both afforded in the region of Italy and grown locally. The phrase Cucina Povera means "poor kitchen." The idea is almost more of a technique and way of thinking rather than just a bare cupboard.

Laura Frankel, contributing blogger

Stefanie Pervos — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:39:58 GMT

Laura Frankel is the former chef and founder of the Shallots restaurants. She has training and extensive experience in both savory and pastry kitchens. After starting a family, she began maintaining a kosher home and found that there was nowhere in Chicago serving the quality of food that she knew she could offer. She opened her first restaurant in 1999 offering kosher fine dining with a produce-driven menu. She opened Shallots NY in 2000 in Mid-town Manhattan. In 2004, she moved her Chicago restaurant to Skokie and created Shallots Bistro.

I’m Glad I No Longer Wear Dr. Seuss Boxers

Lindsey Bissett — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:44:09 GMT

One of the most external changes in my life in the past 10 years has been my style of dress. If you knew me at Highland Park High School, you would not be surprised to see me walking through the halls in my Dr. Seuss boxer shorts, socks pulled up to my knees, loud mismatched ensembles, tie dyed color robe, and blue face paint on any school spirit day.

SNL’s Andy Samberg comes to Chicago for one hilarious “Lazy Sunday”

Lindsey Bissett — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:17:14 GMT

He’s cute, he’s funny, he brought us gems like “Dick in a Box” and “I’m on a boat” and… he’s Jewish! Known for creating and starring in such comic and raunchy music videos as “Motherlover,” “Dick in a Box” and “Lazy Sunday,” Andy Samberg’s videos appear as SNL digital shorts and then rocket their way to YouTube fame.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Lindsey Bissett — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:23 GMT

You hear the interviewer ask you this question and your mind turns blank. All the well-rehearsed answers you’ve worked on disappear as visions fill your head. Dreams of what life could be like in five years. You’ll be rich, married, and successful at your job—and most certainly not job searching. The endless cover letter writing, resume updating, phone and in-person interviews will have come to an end.

The Chicago Chuppah Project

Lindsey Bissett — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:18:08 GMT

Jewish Child & Family Services, 5150 Golf Road, Skokie Sunday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. or Sunday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. 3 p.m. The Chicago Chuppah Project–Workshop for Jewish Engaged and

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas?

Lindsey Bissett — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:04:46 GMT

This Sunday marked the end of daylight savings time, the first day of November, the first day after Halloween (a tough one for many of us), and… the first Christmas commercial. Ugh. There I was, curled up in bed hoping to enjoy a lazy Sunday of Food Network, football and grocery shopping, and lo and behold, the first commercial to interrupt Sandra’s Money Saving Meals was for Crayola’s new products – “the perfect gift this season”.

Vagabond Opera

Lindsey Bissett — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:07:02 GMT

Spertus, 610 S. Michigan Ave. Thursday, Nov. 19, Doors open at 6 30 p.m., Program at 7 30 p.m. Paris hot jazz, gut bucket swing, tangos, Ukrainian folk punk ballads, Klezmer, and foot stomping original

Matzo Bash

Lindsey Bissett — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:18:04 GMT

Oy!Chicago is super excited to be a part of the 4th annual Matzo Bash! Spend Christmas Eve partying with a bunch (and by bunch we mean over 1,000!) of Jews filled with Christmas spirit—or just plain spirits—at Enclave.

Purchase a discounted ticket with Oy!Chicago atwww.Oy.MatzoBash.com for ONLY $15.00!!

These advanced ticket sales include the following:

Complimentary cocktails from 8-10 p.m. Sponsored by ABSOLUT Vodka
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres provided by Steve's Deli from 8-10 p.m.
Live entertainment, DJ's and dancing
Priority check-in and entrance for advanced purchase ticket holders only
Indoor heated check-in and line area (No waiting outside in the cold)