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Euro area annual inflation down to -0.6%
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be -0.6% in January 2015, down from -0.2% in December 20143, according to a flash estimate4 from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. This negative rate for euro area annual inflation in January is driven by the fall in energy prices (-8.9%, compared with -6.3% in December). Prices are also expected to fall for food, alcohol & tobacco (-0.1%, compared with 0.0% in December) and non-energy industrial goods (-0.1%, compared with 0.0% in December). Only prices for services are expected to increase (1.0%, compared with 1.2% in December). See full report of EUROSTAT: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/6581740/2-30012015-BP-EN.pdf/d776fbcc-89b2-4bae-beb0-ad30fa709244Télécharger ()
Euro area annual inflation down to -0.6%
Euro area annual inflation is expected to be -0.6% in January 2015, down from -0.2% in December 20143, according to a flash estimate4 from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. This negative rate for euro area annual inflation in January is driven by the fall in energy prices (-8.9%, compared with -6.3% in December). Prices are also expected to fall for food, alcohol & tobacco (-0.1%, compared with 0.0% in December) and non-energy industrial goods (-0.1%, compared with 0.0% in December). Only prices for services are expected to increase (1.0%, compared with 1.2% in December). See full report of EUROSTAT: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/6581740/2-30012015-BP-EN.pdf/d776fbcc-89b2-4bae-beb0-ad30fa709244Télécharger ()
First time release of data on NPL
Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, publishes1 for the first time today relevant information on contingent liabilities and non-performing loans of government. These data have been provided by the EU Member States in the context of the Enhanced Economic Governance package2 (the "six pack"). The contingent liabilities published in this release include government guarantees, liabilities related to publicprivate partnerships recorded off-balance sheet of government and liabilities of government controlled entities classified outside general government (public corporations). The liabilities are called "contingent" in the sense that they are by nature only potential and not actual liabilities. Non-performing loans could imply a potential loss for government if these loans were not repaid. Thus, this new data collection represents a step towards further transparency of public finances in the EU by giving a more comprehensive picture of EU Member States' financial positions3. Due to their characteristics, data are country specific and closely linked to national particularities regarding the economic, financial and legal structure of the country. Furthermore, data coverage is not complete for all the Member States, as indicated in the attached country footnotes. For these reasons, data presented in this news release should be interpreted with caution. In particular, for the liabilities of public corporations, the data comparability is very limited due to the fact that for some Member States data reported is not exhaustive, in some cases not including the liabilities of financial institutions and/or the liabilities of units controlled by local government. Several other aspects should be taken into account when analysing the results of the liabilities of public corporations. Firstly, the data reported for liabilities of public corporations are not consolidated, which means that part of the liabilities of these units could be towards entities in the same company group. However, the liabilities between units in the same group are not identifiable from the data reported. Secondly, the data collection only refers to liabilities without balancing them with the assets. This aspect is very important in the case of financial institutions which normally have both significant amounts of liabilities and assets. Additionally, for some of the Member States, most of the liabilities reported by financial institutions concern deposits. Source and see more: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/6616449/2-10022015-AP-EN.pdf/d75df6fe-100b-4ae7-a09e-00400edb183aTélécharger ()
Production in construction down by 0.8% in euro area
In December 2014 compared with November 2014, seasonally adjusted production in the construction1 sector fell by 0.8% in the euro area2 (EA18) and by 0.5% in the EU282, according to first estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In November 20143, production in construction fell by 0.5% in both zones. In December 2014 compared with December 20134, production in construction fell by 3.5% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU28. Average production in construction for the year 2014, compared with 2013, increased by 2.0% in the euro area and by 3.0% in the EU28. See more: http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/6639446/4-18022015-AP-EN.pdf/ed3e8778-2a1e-4f70-9234-252b6be80b73Télécharger ()
Irish real estate market activities
Read the comment on the irish real estate market from Daft's inhouse economist Ronan Lyons: Taking stock, five years on Although the first signs of the slowdown in the Irish property market date back to the Daft.ie Report of mid-2006, the start of Ireland's property market crash is typically dated from when property prices started to fall in the second quarter of 2007. This quarter's report, which marks five years of falling prices, and the 50th Daft.ie House Price Report, presents an opportunity to take stock on what has happened and what that can tell us about the future. Ireland in perspective Already, Ireland's property crash is recognised as one of the most severe ever experienced by a modern developed economy. OECD research suggests that the typical housing market downturn lasts over four and a half years, so the crash is already longer than the usual one. Not only is it longer however, it is also sharper. During the typical OECD housing market downturn, the fall in prices is 23%. According to the latest Daft.ie Report, the average fall from the peak nationwide has been 53%. An average, however, can hide all-important details. For example, in the U.S., the median house price has fallen 20% since 2006. However, to focus on the 20% is to ignore the hugely different experiences across each of 140 metropolitan areas . According to U.S. realtor figures, in 27 cities, including San Antonio and Amarillo in Texas, the median price has actually risen in those six years. Conversely, in high-profile cities such as Phoenix, Orlando, Las Vegas and LA, prices have fallen by more than 50%. In Detroit, the average house price has fallen 66% in the last six years. Over the last few years, daft.ie has built up a huge dataset of property listings - over 1.1 million lettings ads and 660,000 sales listings since the start of 2006. Tens of thousands of new listings are used each quarter in the daft.ie reports on the sales and lettings markets. But the sample in its entirety can also be used to take stock and see what structural changes have happened in the Irish property market since the final stages of the bubble. Mapping changes in the Irish market Since the start of the year, I have been working with the National Institute for Regional & Spatial Analysis at NUI Maynooth analysing Ireland's property market since 2006. The approach involved using the address of each listing to map all the ads as accurately as possible and then breaking the country down into as many zones as possible. These zones were built up from the 4,500 Census districts in the country (enumerator areas in the cities, electoral divisions elsewhere). These districts were added together until each zone had enough listings in both the bubble and crash period to estimate where it fits in the nationwide spread of prices (and rents), both in 2007 and in 2012. Maps of house prices and rents in 2007 and now are available at daft.ie/research. The models of house prices used - which are explained in more detail in a working paper available here - point to some important adjustments that have taken place in the housing market since the end of the bubble. They also highlight important differences between the sales market and the lettings market. The obvious difference between prices and rents is that the typical fall in prices (54.5% according to the most thorough model developed) has been almost twice the size of that in the rents (29.4%). As a result, the rent-to-price ratio (or 'yield', which is also mapped for each of the 4,500 Census districts) has increased from historic lows in 2007 (3.5% on average) to 5.5% in 2012. However, that is not the only significant difference between prices and rents. While the spread of rents has narrowed, the spread of house prices has if anything increased. The easiest way to think about this is to look at the p remium associated with a particular property size. During the latter stages of the bubble, the average difference between a four-bedroom property and a two-bedroom property in the same location was 45%. Since 2009, though, it has increased to 58%. As shown in the figure below, this increasing premium associated with space holds true for property types (e.g. detached versus apartment) as well as for property sizes. Premium associated with certain property types (national average), for different periods The increase in the price of space since the bubble ended is the opposite of what has happened in rents, where there has been greater compression in rents. In one sense, this runs counter to people's intuitions - surely after a bubble, the more expensive properties will be hit most? The figures suggest, though, that the bubble was characterised by what could be termed a "property ladder" effect: people disregarded where they wanted to buy long-term, which pushed up the price of smaller properties, including one and two-bedroom apartments and terraced properties. What these maps mean for the future Five years into Ireland's property market crash, and prices continue to fall. According to the latest Daft.ie Report, the average asking price fell 2.6% in the second quarter of 2012, compared to 1.4% in the first quarter and an average quarterly fall of 4.3% during the period 2008-2011. Dublin prices have fallen by most - but as the maps show, this may be due to smaller properties seeing their prices fall by more on average. In general, the signs from the Dublin property market are much healthier. The average asking price in Dublin in June (€214,000) was quite close to that in December (€217,000), while the average price outside the major cities fell from €162,000 to €149,000 in the same period. But it is important to remember that recovery in the property market is not about prices - it will take over four decades of "normal" house price inflation of 2% to reach the prices last seen in 2007 - rather, recovery is about activity. Measures of activity in the Daft Report also suggest that the Dublin market is improving. The stock available for sale in Dublin, at just over 4,600, has fallen 35% from its peak of late 2008 and is only 18% above the levels of early 2007. In June, 34% of properties that were put on the market two months previously had sold - up from 25% last December. All these figures suggest that the Dublin market is closest to being a normal property market again. Outside the major cities, though, it does not look like the property market adjustment has completed. Not only are prices still falling, oversupply is still an issue: there are still twice as many properties for sale now as in early 2007 (16,000 compared to 8,000). Unlike Dublin, there has been little change in the number of properties selling within two or four months. In Connacht-Ulster, just 12% of properties find a buyer within two months, a fraction that has not changed since the start of the year. People will want to live near cities, which will drive most jobs growth. This demand-side factor will compound supply-side differences. A large oversupply in some areas and in some property types, such as apartments and terraced homes, will only slowly fade away, while urban areas may need construction of new family homes soon. While confidence and credit are of course important national factors, over coming years, Ireland's property market will be characterised by these differences. Policymakers, both national and local, ignore them at their peril. 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OECD: Fundamentals of house price developments
In the vast majority of OECD economies, house prices in real terms (the ratio of actual house prices to the consumer price index) have been moving up strongly since the mid-1990s. Because of the important role housing wealth has been playing during the current upswing, this chapter will look more closely at what is underlying these developments, with a view to shedding some light on whether or not prices are in line with fundamentals. The chapter begins by putting the most recent housing price run-ups in the con- text of the experiences of the past 35 years. It then examines current valuations against a range of benchmarks. It concludes with a review of the links between a pos- sible correction of housing prices and real activity. The highlights from this analysis are as follows:
- A number of elements in the current situation are unprecedented: the size and duration of the current real house price increases; the degree to which they have tended to move together across countries; and the extent to which they have disconnected from the business cycle.
- While concerns have been expressed in several quarters about high housing prices, the evidence examined here suggests that overvaluation may only apply to a relatively small number of countries. However, the extent to which these prices look to be fairly valued depends in good part on longer-term interest rates, which exert a dominant influence on mortgage interest rates, remaining at or close to their current low levels.
- If house prices were to adjust downward, possibly in response to an increase in interest rates or for other reasons, the historical record suggests that the drops (in real terms) might be large and that the process could be protracted, given the observed stickiness of nominal house prices and the current low rate of inflation. This would have implications for activity and monetary policy.
The magnitude and duration of house price cycles Various statistical and other criteria will be used to put the current period of real house price increases into historical perspective. Based on a procedure to date house price cycles, it appears that, to the extent that there is an "average real-house-price cycle" over the period under consideration, it has lasted about ten years. During the expansion phase of about six years, real house prices have increased on average by around 45%. In the subsequent contraction phase, which lasts around five years, the mean fall in prices has been on the order of 25%. By implication, at least since 1970, real house prices have fluctuated around an upward trend, which is generally attributed to rising demand for housing space linked to increasing per capita income, growing populations, supply factors such as land scarcity and restrictiveness of zoning laws, quality improvement and comparatively low productivity growth in construction. To put the current large run-ups in these prices in perspective, the characteristics of what are considered major real house price cycles are calculated. To qualify as a major cycle, the appreciation had to feature a cumulative real price increase equalling or exceeding 15%. In this context, the current housing price boom differs from the average of past experiences in two important respects.
Source: OECD Report 2005 "recent house price developments: the role of fundamentals"
- First, the size of the real price gains during the current upturn is striking. For Australia, Denmark, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United States, the cumulative increases recorded in the recent episode have far exceeded those of previous upturns. With the exception of Finland, real house prices in the countries experiencing gains are above their previous peaks.
- Second, its duration has surpassed that of similar past episodes of large real price increases for almost all countries. It is at least twice as long in the Netherlands, Norway, Australia, Sweden and the United States.


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Christianity FAQ
This Christianity FAQ will cover a wide variety of information about Christianity and Christians: history, theology, theologians, beliefs, denominations, traditions and more.
Jesus Christ
Christianity is unthinkable without the figure of Jesus Christ. Some Christians treat him as a genuine historical figure and the New Testament stories as literal accounts while others regard him as simply a wise man and the New Testament stories as only partially reliable. Understanding a bit more about how Christians and others have treated the figure of Jesus is important to understanding Christianity.
Jesus' Ethics
Holy Foreskin!
Nietzsche vs. Gibson: Suffering, Debt, and Guilt
Christian History
This list covers important events which have played key roles in the course of the history of Christianity. Includes entries on the First Council of Nicea, early Christian Persecutions, the Protestant Reformation and the Moral Majority. A better understanding of Christian history will aid in understanding the nature of Christianity today.
Timelines of Christian History
Crime, Christianity & Early America
English Reformation
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This list covers important terms necessary for understanding Christianity, Christian doctrines and the basic beliefs of various Christian groups. Includes entries on concepts like atonement, baptism, grace, justification, and mortal sins. Neither apologetics nor critiques of Christianity can occur without an accurate understanding of Christian terminology.
original sin
sola fidei / sola scriptura
Christian Theologians
To learn about Christianity, it is also important to learn about some of the people who have played important roles in the development of Christian beliefs and Christian institutions.
Sunday, Billy
Ussher, James
Christian Groups, Denominations & Movements
There are a wide variety of groups associated with Christianity. There are official denominations, break-away sects, orthodox movements within denominations and sects, heretical movements, and extra-church groups which have associated themselves with Christianity. If you have ever wondered what some of them are and what they believe, this listing will help.
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Roman Catholicism
This FAQ on Roman Catholicism will cover matters of doctrine, matters of debate, and basic historical information. Learn more about papal infallibility, the history of the papacy, and the Roman Catholic position on things like abortion, health care, homosexuality, and gay priests.
The Popes
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Southern Baptist Convention
Many have come to expect the worst from conservative, evangelical Christian organizations in America - and rarely do they disappoint. One in particular is the Southern Baptist Convention, the administrative body for Southern Baptist churches in the United States. It has become clear that the leadership is bound and determined to send out society back decades when it comes to matters like civil rights and women's independence.
Southern Baptists and the Role of Wives
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Southern Baptist on Jews & Mormons
Christian Violence
Many people believe that the violence in society is caused by a decrease in religious commitment - or, more specifically, a decrease in commitment to traditional Christianity. The premise upon which this belief is founded is that Christianity is peaceful and, hence, true Christians will not be violent. But does history support such a premise?
Early Christianity
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What is Easter?
A review of the history of Easter celebrations, the importance of Easter celebrations for Christians, the role of Eater in the Christian liturgical calendar, descriptions of all of the major celebrations which fall during the season of Lent that ends with Easter, and a calendar of when these celebrations occur this year.
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Every year there are hundreds of books published dealing with Christianity, Christian beliefs and Christian history. A few are worth taking a closer look at, and some of them are reviewed here. They can help you lean more about Christianity and the role it places in society.
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Who was Jesus of Nazareth, the person revered by Christians as the messiah? Did he really exist? If so, what did he do, what were his goals? Does he continue to have any relevance today? These questions and more are addressed in dozens of new books every year. Learn here more about some of the best recently published books about Jesus.
Recently Reviewed Books on the Bible
The Bible is one of the most important, influential and widely read books in Western Civilization. Thus, learning more about it and what it says is helpful in understanding more about Western culture and history - not to mention Judaism and Christianity, two religions based upon what we know as the Bible.
Recently Reviewed Books on Catholicism
Roman Catholicism preserves many of the oldest traditions in Christianity. However, some Christians regard the Catholic Church as a non-Christian organization. There are many books published every year dealing with Catholicism, with some of the best reviewed here.

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Muskego foils Oak Creek league title hopes with seventh inning rally
Knights host WIAA regional on Friday
Oak Creek - The Oak Creek baseball team was just three outs from a share of their third straight Greater Metro Conference title when the Knights held a 2-1 lead over Muskego going into the seventh inning of the league tournament final on July 6.
But even though Oak Creek ace Brad Schulte had set down 13 Warriors in a row going into the frame, Muskego coach Jacob Paige and eventual winning pitcher Josh Breider knew all the team needed was a little spark.
And they got it from seventh-inning leadoff hitter Nate Hammel, who coaxed a sharp grounder just inside the third base line for a double. That led to a four-hit, four-run rally that allowed the visiting Warriors to claim the GMC tournament title with a 5-2 victory over the Knights.
"We had no doubts," said Breider, who threw six innings for the win and also had a two-run single to knock in a pair of insurance runs in the seventh. "We knew we could get one run. We just needed a base-runner.
"After that, it was just a matter of holding our composure, trusting our defense and making plays."
Muskego (20-10) earned a share of the title with regular season champion Menomonee Falls (26-4).
Oak Creek coach Scott Holler was disappointed by the outcome, as his club also finished one game back in the conference standings to Falls.
"Give their kids credit," he said of the Warriors. "They really battled back."
Ready for playoffs
Oak Creek (23-7), however, now turns its attention to a state title.
As the top seed in the WIAA West Allis Hale Sectional, the Knights had a first-round bye. The Knights will host the winner of ninth-seeded New Berlin Eisenhower and eighth-seeded Cudahy in a regional final at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
The sectional is slated for Monday at Hale.
While Oak Creek is the favorite to emerge from the sectional as the No. 1 seed, Holler said anything can happen at this point.
Such is the case of what happened immediately following Hammel's double. Muskego designated hitter Peter Jewel had a hard time getting down a bunt his first two tries but then popped up the ball along the first-base line in his final try.
Knights catcher Bryan Flick saw a chance to make a great play with a diving catch but came up a little short. The ball spun wildly and appeared to be headed toward the foul line, but Flick accidentally touched it and everyone was safe.
"That was a tough, tough play," Holler said.
Warriors come to life
Immediately following that, Muskego outfielder Joey Bandoszeski flared a ball over Knights shortstop Casey Magyar's head for the game-tying single.
After a successful sacrifice, Holler had Schulte intentionally walk Tyler Thomka to load the bases and set up a potential double play, but Schulte then walked outfielder Zack Mattson to force in the go-ahead run.
After Hayden Krimmer relieved Schulte, Breider greeted him with a hard-pounding single that sliced through the middle of the infield for two more runs.
Not even third baseman Tanner Johnson's spectacular 5-3 double-play to end the inning shortly thereafter could take the edge off what had been a disaster of an inning for the Knights.
Jewel then came on in relief of Breider and after a leadoff walk to Magyar, he got a strikeout, a groundout to first and a soft liner to short to give the Warriors the victory and a share of the league title.
Breider, who finished with five strikeouts and four walks with only four hits allowed, had been staked to a 1-0 lead with the help of an unusual play. With two out in the top of the first, Muskego first baseman Austin Wendlandt was eventually ruled to have been hit by a pitch on his foot.
Initially, both the home plate and base umpires said there was no hit, but Paige requested to see if the ball had any shoe scuffs on it. The ball had bounced up against the backstop, but the home-plate umpire picked it up and ruled that Wendlandt had indeed been hit by the pitch.
Holler was initially skeptical of the call, noting that the ball could have been discolored by banging into the backstop, but he didn't raise a stink despite the fact that two batters later, Wendlandt scored the game's first run on a single by Hammel.
"In the end, it proved to be neither here nor there," Holler said.
Schulte was rolling
That was because Schulte, after a tough couple of early innings, settled into a groove and gave his team a chance, scattering four hits with three walks and four strikeouts.
His run of 13 in a row lasted from the last batter of the second inning right until the end of the sixth.
Oak Creek finally got Schulte the lead in the bottom of the fourth as designated hitter Matt Hargreaves singled and then Schulte ripped a double to put runners on second and third with one out.
Breider struck out the Knights' Dakota Slone, but the pitch scooted past the catcher all the way to the fence, allowing Hargreaves to score the tying run and for Slone to reach first.
Magyar then hit a strong sacrifice fly to center field to bring home courtesy runner Kahler Cox with the go-ahead score.
Grinding out runs
It had been typical of Oak Creek rallies in recent weeks as it has had to scratch and claw for runs ever since outfielder Austin Barbee went down with a shoulder injury a couple of weeks ago.
Holler said that Hargreaves has been a good replacement at the plate for Barbee, but noted that it's hard to make up for Barbee's speed in the outfield and on the base paths.
Breider gave his team an opportunity too, as he downed the last seven Oak Creek batters he faced after giving up the two runs.
But it appeared the Knights were going to hold on until the Warriors' rally in the seventh.
"Breider threw a really good game," Holler said. "He's as good as advertised. He threw a couple of 0-2 curveballs for strikes that were amazing. He has great mound presence and command.
"They (the Warriors) are going to be a tough out in the (WIAA) tourney."
Conference Tournament Semifinal Notes
Oak Creek 6, Franklin 2: The Knights rode the strong arm of freshman pitcher Mitch Makarewicz and some opportunistic play to defeat archrival Franklin, 6-2, on July 5, a GMC tourney semifinal.
"I was excited," he said. "Nothing was bothering me. Not the heat (98-plus degrees at game-time), not anything. In fact, it (the heat) just gave me some extra motivation. It was a pretty good feeling that coach had confidence in me, considering I'm just a freshman."
Makarewicz pitched four strong innings, giving up just three hits with four strikeouts and two walks. He mixed a strong fastball with a solid breaking ball. He left the game with a 2-0 lead and earned the win.
"For him to go out there and take the ball in that situation and be absolutely fearless for four innings is just a real credit to him (Makarewicz)," Holler said. "We had a feeling that the game was going to be low-scoring and he just went out there and commanded the strike zone."
Makarewicz got relief help from Kahler Cox.
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Finally – a step forward in my journey to becoming an editor. I'm going to Nashville next month to visit some friends, and I've been hoping to set up an informational interview with someone at one of the four Christian publishing houses there. I e-mailed someone at my first choice, Thomas Nelson, but never heard back. (Boo!)
Then I read that my previous fourth choice, Abingdon Press, is developing a new fiction line. (Yay!) So, I contacted the editor in charge of that new department. And what do you know, but that woman e-mailed me back right away!
Unfortunately, she says she became an editor 30 years ago, so she wouldn't be the best person to give me advice.
BUT, she told me about an online course that other editors have taken. AND, she referred me to a freelance company that might be able to help me get started in the industry. (BIG yay!!)
So, this goes back to my comments about a goal without a plan just being a wish. I'm trying to move forward and have a plan and actually DO this thing. But, it's a slow process. And, I won't deny, really scary. But, I've taken a step.
Next goal: sign up for that online course and contact the freelance company!


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Huggins and Scott Auctions has produced another fine masterpiece auction that includes several key items and baseball card rarities in the upcoming March catalog and Internet auction. The full-color catalog auction opens for bidding on March 7th with an original Godfather script, followed by an assortment of early baseball cards including a 1909 S74 Red Sun Ty Cobb silk, a 1911 D304 Brunner's Bread Ty Cobb (PSA 3), a 1948 Gunther Beer/Arch McDonald uncatalogued Washington Senators postcard, a 1952 Topps #311 Mickey Mantle (PSA 8, OC) and an incredible array of sports cards, memorabilia, Americana and autographs. This 200-page full-color catalog, featuring 1059 lots of sports and non-sports cards and memorabilia, will be presented to thousands of the foremost bidders worldwide.
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¡Hello Tacos! de cero is a true Chicago gem. Best known for their fabulous 15 a la carte taco menu and killer margaritas. Everything from a traditional margarita to pineapple jalapeno.
1401 West Restaurant at Chicago Marriott Oak Brook
Featuring prime steaks and seafood, our chef blends innovative American cuisine with French country cooking to create regional and seasonal specialties with full bodied flavors.
CITY:Oak Brook
1913 Restaurant + Wine Bar is located in downtown Roselle, Illinois and features authentic Country European fare inspired by Italian and French cuisine. The menu features myriad small plates and pizzettes along with pastas and pizzas, all centered upon the freshest ingredients. Our extensive wine + beer list is unlike anything found in the area, featuring over 25 craft beers and 80 French + Italian wines by the bottle and glass.
Originally founded in 1891 as a private club for forward-thinking women, the Nineteenth Century Club continues the tradition of social and cultural advancement to this day. One of Oak Park's premiere venues for educational, cultural, and philanthropic events, it boasts an elegant and expansive parlor suited well for weddings and a ballroom that draws an impressive lineup of musical performances.
CITY:Oak Park
Nano brewery specializing in small, hand-crafted batches of classic beer styles with a twist. Every beer is brewed on-site. Limited food menu. Drink local. Beer is good.
CITY:Tinley Park
37 Bar & Grill at White Pines Golf Club
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy a variety of daily and weekly food and drink specials, along with craft beers offered on tap and by the bottle. Seasonal patio dining available, and the new bar area has sitting room for 38 guests, boasting multiple HDTV screens.
Great brewery tours, great beers, Taco Thursdays - you must see 5 Rabbit! The name 5 Rabbit was inspired by the Aztec culture of Latin heritage. 5 Rabbit beers are mysterious and captivating, and every taste reveals a new detail. Great for those seeking fresh, unique and delicious beers.
CITY:Bedford Park
A delightful American bistro overlooking Michigan Avenue, we feature "comfort food with attitude." Our lounge offers a full food menu, and more important, virtually every drink you've ever heard of – and perhaps a few things you haven't.
720 South is a classic American grill at Hilton Chicago featuring a seasonally inspired menu focusing on local ingredients. Unwind after a long day in the lounge with colleagues over locally crafted beers or enjoy an evening dinner with friends and family. Guests will enjoy signature comfort foods, classically inspired cocktails and an extensive selection of wines by the glass.
8000 Miles menu is comprised of Chinese and Japanese small plates. Guests looking for a custom experience can talk to their server about the Sichuan written menu with authentic gems. An entire sushi menu will be available featuring fresh nigiri and sashimi and unique maki plates along with a vast variety of fresh vegetable dishes. 8000 Miles will offer a select menu of homemade desserts and a Group Share menu will also be available for tables of six or more guests along with a Gluten Free and Kids Menus
Skokie kosher restaurant exceeds the generally mediocre standards for kosher cuisine, with pizza and a good variety of meatless dishes.
A Taste of Heaven Bakery and cafe
This Andersonville cafe and bakery sells an array of rich treats: raspberry crumble bars, orange poppy seed cake, giant sugar cookies, and heavenly mini apple pies, not to mention scones tagged the best in town. Breakfast items include French toast, quiche, and a breakfast burrito; lunch and dinner entrees are homey--spinach lasagna, chicken potpie, soups, salads, and sandwiches with meat piled high on homemade bread. The room is cozy, with natural light streaming in through the windows.
Your neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant. Celebrating the rich diversity of American food and drink. Our produce and meats are sourced almost exclusively from small family farms in the Midwest. The menu is seasonally focused and our casual dining room features a spectacular Brunswick bar, as well as comfortable booths and tables.
At Ada St. in Chicago award winning Chef Zoe Schor blends classical and contemporary cooking methods that are rooted in her experiences working in some of America's most iconic restaurant kitchens. Through Chef Schor's collaboration with Chef-Partner Michael Kornick, Ada Street's menu celebrates the seasons with beautiful ingredients, passion and love.
Adobo Grill, one of the top Mexican restaurants in the city, is best known for table-side guacamole, margaritas and a collection of over 80 tequilas.
Alberto's Italian Restaurant & Fitzgerald's Tavern
Located adjacent to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Carol Stream, Illinois, we offer some of the finest Italian cuisine in the western suburbs. Rise and shine, and join us for our bountiful breakfast buffet! Enjoy one of our delicious breakfast entrees, or have our chef prepare you an omelet cooked to order.
CITY:Carol Stream
Bringing local DJs as well as famous DJs from around the globe. Love performances and Chicago promoters spicing up every night of the week. Upscale dress and friendly people await. Visually stunning venue beckons. Unparalleled beauty. Authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, prepared with old world spices and traditional flair. Amazing service backed by delicious wines and Middle Eastern inspired cocktails and martinis.
Named "Best Restaurant in America," Alinea is a four-star restaurant with hypermodern dishes created by Chef Grant Achatz, who was named Outstanding Chef by the James Beard Foundation. Alinea is known for its tasting menu, where every ingredient is a thoughtfully considered culinary delight that provides for a truly out-of-this-world experience.
With specialty and seasonal beers popping up throughout the year, All Rise is sure to have something for everyone. So roll by and elbow up to the bar, grab a table with your friends in the new beer hall, or come by to check out some music in the live room. We hope the beer, food, music and great service will keep you coming back.
Contemporary American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: Lunch $10-20, Dinner more than $20.
Overlooking a gently-flowing, tree-lined river with scenic views in every season, this award-winning restaurant offers American fare with an eclectic flair. The comfortable yet sophisticated atmosphere is accented with beautiful decor, distinctive artwork, and soaring vaulted ceilings that compliment the exquisite culinary creations of the chef. Noted for the Friday Seafood and Prime Rib Night, the succulent specialties are impeccably presented in a lovely setting. Open Sundays for spectacular Champagne Sunday Brunch featuring over 100 items from fresh seafood to omelet stations and decadent desserts.
Allgauer's Restaurant features steak, chops, pasta and seafood. Join them for breakfast, lunch, dinner and their award winning champagne Sunday brunch.
Situated in the picturesque Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago, Alliance Bakery features fine European pastries and desserts, custom-designed cakes to suit any occasion, and a full espresso bar. Come visit us and enjoy our free wifi lounge and outdoor café. And discover Alliance Patisserie, a modern day pastry boutique rooted in French style and tradition. Here we pair European technique with an artistic eye and an unmatched flavor profile, specializing in macarons, petits gateaux, and viennoiseries. Nestled in the River North neighborhood of Chicago's bustling downtown, we provide a sweet stopping place for neighbors and visitors alike.
Allie's American Grille & Lounge (Marriott Suites)
American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $12-15. Lobby lounge serves dinner and is open daily until 11pm.
CITY:Downers Grove
A favorite on Chicago's culinary scene, Allium, an American Restaurant and Bar, features the best regional ingredients presented in bold and unexpected ways. Set in the Gold Coast off Michigan Avenue, Allium is the perfect spot for enjoying modern farm-to-table cuisine in a chic setting.
Al's Beef is dedicated to preserving what this country has come to recognize as a true food icon. When the History Channel produced their 2-hour "History of Food in America" documentary, Al's Beef was the only Chicago restaurant featured. When Gourmet magazine decided to do a story on the Italian beef sensation, it was Al's Beef that was featured in a 4-page spread. And when Travel and Leisure magazine ran their "Top 10 Sandwiches in America"… you guessed it, it was Al's Beef that was picked. In March of 2008, Esquire Magazine named the Al's Italian Beef sandwich as one of "the Best Sandwiches in America." What more could you want, besides a juicy Al's Italian Beef.
Come to altThai for lunch or dinner, or order online and pick-up your food hot and ready! altThai offers an extensive menu of asian cuisine and drinks.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Chicago's American Girl Cafe is the place for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and parties. For reservations and seating times, call toll-free 877-247-5223.
Located at the famous Water Tower Place, you'll find the store girls of all ages want to visit. They come from far and near to experience the magic that is American Girl Place Chicago—featuring specialty shops, private dining and, of course, lovable dolls. The only destination of its kind in the world for girls and their families.
American Grill, located in the lobby of the Clarion Inn-South Holland, offers a refreshing casual dining experience for breakfast. Open kitchen atmosphere.
CITY:South Holland
Adjacent to Hamburger Mary's, we've been brewing craft beers in Andersonville since 2009, making us the oldest operating "nano-brewery" in Chicago (basically, that's just a fancy term for a really small brewery). What started as a hobby in the corner of a sports bar has turned into a 200+ barrels/year (400 kegs) operation, with as many as eight of our brews on tap at any given time. So whether you are in the mood for a golden ale (like our Blonde Bombshell), something hop-heavy (try our rotating IPA), or a barrel-aged or sour stout… we have something to satisfy all tastes.
Delicious pickings and treats are available at the marking on Wednesdays at Berwyn between Clark and Ashland from May 11th to August 31st 3pm-8pm and September 7th- October 19th 3pm-7pm.
Offers a Contemporary & Elegant Atmosphere. Featuring Comfortable Oversized Booths that will make you feel right at home. Andiamo Means "Let's Go"! So don't hesitate to stop in and enjoy our American Cuisine. Choose from our wide variety of menu selections and let our professional culinary Team Entertain you with tastes and specialties from around the world.
Andies Restaurant in Andersonville is a Mediterranean restaurant on Clark Street serving amazing dishes of many influences for more than 30 years. We cook our food with the freshest ingredients and make each dish to order. Our servers are detailed, attentive, accommodating and friendly. Our main priority is to ensure you have the best dining experience possible. Our philosophy is to cook locally and seasonally. We use produce from local farmers in the Midwest, when and where it is available, and from Andies' garden. Be sure to check out our Seasonal Menu page for fresh specials.
A spacious, sophisticated saloon atmosphere, a deliciously varied menu and Chicago's finest Live Jazz! Dining is delightfully casual, served with Live Jazz steps from Michigan Avenue, rub shoulders with celebs and jazz buffs from around the world. Andy's renown is international.
Anemone Caffe & Neapolitan Pizzeria
Open Air, Upscale, Fast-Casual Dining; Wood burning Pizza oven; Handmade Pastas; Salads; Sandwiches; Variety of Breakfasts; Homemade Gelato; Intelligentsia Coffee; Espresso; Patio, Carry-out & Catering.
CITY:Palos Heights
Wonderful authentic Vietnamese cuisine is served at this small store front restaurant.
Mother-Daughter duo offer pan-Asian cuisine to please any palate and budget! Enjoy specialty sushi, curries and more on this lengthy, inventive menu.
Annie's Old Fashioned Pancake House
Annie's is a traditional breakfast eatery. Come on in and try some warm pancakes topped with apples and cinnamon or pecans, as well as our French toast and omelets.
For 25 years, The Annoyance Theatre has created some of Chicago's finest comedy. Home of the longest running musical Co-ed Prison Sluts, The Annoyance uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketch-comedy and more, in a vibrant, uncensored atmosphere.
We serve honest-to-goodness, Italian home-style cooking, skillfully prepared with respect for the finest ingredients we can search out. The menu changes often, based on what's best in the market. Our bias is toward local and organic producers.
Antico Posto, translated meaning "The Old Spot", is an intimate Italian Cafe and Wine Bar carefully hidden in Oakbrook Center Mall. House specialties include homemade pastas, gnocchi, ravioli as well as house churned gelato and hand-stretched brick-oven pizza. Our wine list consists of more than 60 Italian and domestic selections, over 30 wines by the glass, 1/2 glass and 1/2 bottle.
CITY:Oak Brook
Antique Taco is a mix of flavorful food, antique style and the comfort of home. The owners, Rick and Ashley Ortiz, aimed to blend Rick's Mexican heritage and extensive culinary training with Ashley's love of design. The restaurant is a culmination of everything the couple loves. The menu is widespread and options range from tacos to ribs, and from desserts to margaritas. Patio seating is available.
Restaurant and pub with comfortable, friendly and casual atmosphere. Outdoor beer garden, dining room and separate bar area with TVs throughout. Full menu featuring classic American fare; average price $7-$12. Daily drink specials. Open daily 11:00 am.
Anyway's Chicago Restaurant & Pub
Classic neighborhood restaurant & pub is a favorite for gatherings of all occasions. Banquet rooms available. Bar has a traditional urban feel with pool tables, darts, video gaming, and plenty of TVs. Also popular are the all-season porch room and outdoor beer garden.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
From gourmet sandwiches and salads for five to catering for hundreds, we strive to make every experience unique and memorable. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, soups, entrees and more.
Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant
Only the highest quality ingredients used and baked fresh every day. Distinctive freshness, flavor, and quality! Enjoy omelettes, pancakes, french toast, blintzes and crepes!
CITY:Hoffman Estates
Updated traditional feeds the urban dweller at this award winning innovative sushi and Japanese kitchen spot. Enjoy high quality sushi in their peaceful, natural, garden like atmosphere.
The state-of-the-art Argus Brewery is located in Chicago on the second floor of the Joseph E. Schlitz distribution stables at 113th and Front Avenue, which was built in the early 1900's. Two large terra cotta horse heads on the parapet still identify this unusual building that once housed the Schlitz horse teams and carriages. To create truly remarkable beers, the brewers relied on their family's more than 100 years experience in the food and beverage industry as food technologists and chemical engineers. Tours and tastings occur on Saturdays. Tour includes the history of the brewery and its famous neighborhood, samples of the latest Argus brews and a commemorative Argus Brewery glass.
Upscale Casual American themed restaurant, 28 draft beers and 6 wines on tap. We will please your palate, your senses and your mood!
CITY:Tinley Park
Arlington Heights Downtown Business Association
Stroll through our 8-block Downtown Business Association and find a great array of shops, many of which have provided quality services to our community for decades. The Downtown Business Association is home to a pharmacy and grocery store, to jewelry stores and art galleries, to clothing stories and home décor boutiques. Transportation services are also available if you wish to take in other Illinois sites.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Armand's Pizzeria is a family owned business that has been delivering some of the best thin crust pizza since 1956. Besides pizza, Armand's also offers a variety of other signature dishes.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Arrowhead Restaurant & Bar features unique American cuisine with an extensive wine and spirits collection. Patio dining is available. The restaurant offers live entertainment, special events, daily specials and private dining options.
Ashbury's features a cozy and inviting atmosphere with outdoor patio and beautiful views. Daily specials and events.
The Ashford House, located adjacent to Winston's Market, serves the very best authentic Irish cuisine, as well as traditional American favorites. Irish specialties include Irish breakfast, corned beef and cabbage, Shepards pie, and bacon and cabbage. American cuisine includes seafood, pasta, steaks and chops, cut fresh daily at Winston's Market. Also featuring full service bar with daily drink specials and the finest selection of Irish bears such as Smithwicks, Harp, Guinness, Magners and Woodpecker.
CITY:Tinley Park
Ashyana Banquets is the premier venue for groups of 50 to 1,000 people and also features a private dining restaurant. Easy access from major highways and airports. Conveniently located close to shopping and attractions.
CITY:Downers Grove
Asian bistro has a modern, contemporary environment, fusion presentation of entrees and authentic in taste. Specializing in SzeChuan and Mandarin Cuisine as well as some popular Thai entrees and Vietnamese noodle soups.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Asian Tokyo, located in Rolling Meadows, offers an all you can eat sushi deal Sunday thru Thursday for $21.95.
CITY:Rolling Meadows
Located at the heart of downtown Chicago, come enjoy our fine Greek architecture and art, with comfortable seating, warm fireplaces, and outdoor patio with an award-winning view of the Chicago skyline. Come enjoy a piece of Greece! Free valet for our guests!
Andy's Thai Kitchen takes pride in its unique approach to preparing authentic cuisine without withholding any of Thailand's powerful bold flavors. Taste the flavors of Thailand for this award-winning restaurant.
Atlas Brewing Company is one of Chicago's newest craft brew pubs. Building on the tradition of Chicago's neighborhood breweries, they brought back the Atlas name. Atlas was a Chicago brewery that began in 1896 and closed after Prohibition. Now, Atlas Brewing Company is a craft brew destination. The brewing brothers, Ben and John Saller, have created a diverse selection of craft beers that are sure to satisfy. Paired with creative craft cuisine, Atlas is a great place to meet friends and enjoy great beer and great food.
Expect bumping beats and go-go dancing boys at this GLBT bar in Andersonville. A 30-foot-long bar and an elevated seating area overlook the dance floor, often set in motion by a DJ spinning dance hits and house standards. Exposed brick walls, galvanized metal and hardwood floors and warm lighting create an inviting upscale ambiance.
American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $10-20.
CITY:Oak Brook
Welcome to the new Atwood. On the outside, our historic 1895 Reliance building is as timeless as ever, but inside you'll find a fresh décor served alongside our menu of refined American classics. In both the kitchen and the bar, the ingredient is our muse. We let the local and the seasonal be our guides while striving to create a timeless environment for our guests. History, innovation, inspiration: You'll find it all right here at Atwood, in the heart of the Loop.
Au Cheval has steadily held the "best burger" consensus pretty much since opening in 2012. By now, most locals know the drill: a "single" is actually a double, meaning your two impossibly beefy griddled patties will be enveloped in a creamy combo of cheese and Dijonnaise with just a briny hint of thinly sliced pickles. And you're getting it with an egg.
What sets Aurelio's apart from other pizza? We're different because we use only quality ingredients, serve a variety of generous sizes, and specialize in customizing orders to suit each individual taste. Since 1959, the Aurelio family has been devoted to offering the finest pizza, pasta and sandwiches at reasonable prices with fast, courteous, dependable service.
What sets Aurelio's apart from other pizza? We're different because we use only quality ingredients, serve a variety of generous sizes, and specialize in customizing orders to suit each individual taste. Since 1959, the Aurelio family has been devoted to offering the finest pizza, pasta and sandwiches at reasonable prices with fast, courteous, dependable service.
CITY:Tinley Park
Autre Monde Cafe is a neighborhood restaurant celebrating all things Mediterranean with a fresh, seasonal menu, old world focused wine list showcasing the best organic & artisan producers as well as cocktail program inspired by small batch spirits, fresh juices and old school techniques.
Located in the West Loop neighborhood, the cedar-lined dining room is as rustic as the menu. With seasonal menus that include sharable choices, they also have a cheese cave with a collection of artisan cheeses from Spain, Italy, France and Portugal.
"Philoxenia" is the Greek word for traditional hospitality. Here at Avli everyone should feel like they are visiting an old friend. Traditional Greek dishes are done with passion for food.
Chicago's oldest blues bar with live blues seven nights a week. A favorite of tourists and locals, you see blues as it's meant to be heard: up close and personal.
Bacchanalia, located in the Little Italy section of Chicago, has been a family-owned business for over 34 years. In fact, it's the longest single-family owned Italian restaurant in the city. If you're looking for an authentic Italian restaurant with recipes that go back to the Old Country, look no further than Bacchanalia.
We brew our beer on a 25 HL mash filter system. Our system has a decoction kettle for making traditional German lagers. We brew crushable lager and wheat beers on our system, and then put that beer in 12 oz cans for you to put in your fridge at home. We have a beautiful taproom which overlooks the brewery floor and offer tours from our taproom periodically.
Bagel Country is the finest family-style dairy restaurants on the North Shore. Our 25 plus varieties of bagels and diverse menu is sure to offer something for everyone.
Bahama Breeze provides a Caribbean escape with all your favorites: seafood, chicken, and steak. Relax and enjoy our tropical atmosphere, handcrafted cocktails, and fresh food. We can accommodate groups up to 200 people and have several areas for private or semi-private dining. Relax and enjoy!
Baker's Square Restaurant - Wilmette
Baker's Square is a great place for breakfest, lunch or dinner - but don't forget to save room for pie!
Experience sophisticated yet casual, contemporary American dining at Bakersfield, showcasing a wood-fired grill, heated patio, wine room & full bar.
From fantastic seafood to succulent steaks, chops, and perfect pasta, Balagio's is the ideal Italian family restaurant. Our homemade sauces and soups are known throughout the area. We offer nightly entertainment and welcome children of all ages to come in and experience spaghetti and meatballs like never before. Balagio is open for lunch and dinner and has private and semiprivate rooms for any occasion.
Balena features Italian-inspired cuisine, sourced from Midwest farms by Executive Chef/Partner Chris Pandel. It offers artisanal brick-oven pizzas, hand-made pastas and spit-roasted meats, fish and vegetables prepared in a wood-fired oven and grill on the savory menu; while twists on Italian classics are the crux of the dessert program.
A Culinary Brewhouse and the first Michelin rated brewpub in Chicago. Band of Bohemia is rooted in the namesake gypsy spirit of collective ingenuity and dedicated to providing an elevated level of cuisine, libations and service. Reservations requested, walk-ins welcome.
Bang Bang Pie Shop has been banging out delicious pies in Chicago for a short time, but the notoriety they have received is nothing short of delicious. Every day they offer a chocolate, cream and fruit pie option using only the freshest seasonal ingredients. But beware; if you're looking for a place that just bangs out everything for everyone, you might want to look elsewhere because these guys make their pies like Grandma used to. From made-from-scratch warm biscuits to homemade pies, either way you can't go wrong.
Bangers & Lace stands as a tribute to craft beer and great sausage. The Midwestern lodge-styled restaurant offers 32 draft beers as well as an extensive bottle selection. Enjoy your sausage on a plate with sides or on a sandwich, and if you're not in the mood for sausage, there are other options available as well. The Wicker Park location also offers a special brunch menu on Sunday. Patio seating is available.
Serving authentic, home style Thai Cuisine to the Northwest Suburbs since 1994. We offer traditional flavors that delight your taste buds and warm your soul. Fresh from our kitchen to your table.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Offering an authentic French dining experience unlike any other amid the bustle of downtown Evanston. The wine list features a wide selection of reasonably priced French wines. Serving dinner seven days a week and brunch on Sunday.
An eclectic urban bar with warm surroundings, filled with nightlife photography, hand-laid tile artwork and other local architectural touches. Made famous for handcrafted signature martinis, also features an exceptional selection of uniquely presented American food traditionally and regionally inspired, including small plates, burgers and sandwiches. While beer and wine connoisseurs will be impressed with extensive selection of imports, microbrews and over 20 wines by the glass, cocktail drinkers will revel in signature martinis, mojitos and margaritas made from the highest quality ingredients.
Hip food, cool cocktails, open late!
Casually cool; Neighborhood restaurant and bar featuring oversized sandwiches and artfully concocted signature drinks. Private room rental available
Inspired by the regional flavors of the Italian Tre Venezie, Ombra is a space you can make your own. It's where the casual comfort of the neighborhood meets the energy of possibility. You just might encounter the new and unexpected — whether the flavors, the wine list, or the conversations and people around you.
An Italian neighborhood pizzeria and bar by Chef Tony Mantuano, Bar Toma features 20 varieties of pizza, an espresso bar, pizza salads with Italian beers and 60 wines.
Barbakoa is a fun, eclectic restaurant serving delicious Latin cuisine infused with passion, love and an unrivaled quality of service. This modern Latin bistro brings casual fine dining with an urban vibe to the Western suburbs. The restaurant is a lively and upbeat, featuring modern interpretations of Latin cuisine with roots in Central and South America, the Spanish Caribbean, and enriched by European influences.
CITY:Downers Grove
Newly opened in November, 2009, Barclay's American Grille, serves classic American cuisine "with a twist". Signature burgers, BBQ ribs, fresh seafood and an array of steaks and chops are prepared on our wood burning grill and served with our amazing homemade sauces and creative toppings. Barclay's offers a relaxed, casual dining experience with exceptional food and service and is the perfect gathering place for friends and families.
CITY:Oak Park
Barclay's American Grille, located in the Carleton Hotel, opened its doors in November 2009, with much anticipation and excitement. The restaurant went through an extensive restoration, as well as, a new concept, focusing on affordable, casual dining, The decor blends contemporary and traditional styles resulting in an inviting and comfortable dining experience with exceptional food and service. It is the perfect gathering place for friends and families. The Barclay Room is available for private dining and larger parties and during the summer months, dine al fresco at our outdoor patio.
CITY:Oak Park
Mediterranean style cuisine with a fun atmosphere and elegant ambiance.
Bavette's is a European-Style steakhouse. The signature is a prime rib eye that is dry-aged in house. There is also a wide variety of fresh seafood, including a daily selection of fresh oysters, king crab, and shrimp cocktail. Bavette's also specializes in classic cocktails with a focus of brown spirits; and the value driven wine list is eclectic and global.


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The wonderful artist trading card--have you ever made one? Artist trading cards are a great way for artists of almost any medium to show off their skills in a small format. ATCs are meant to be crafted, traded, and cherished. So go ahead, whip up a batch using your art and craft skills, then trade them with your friends! This type of trading card is also a great way to get your name out there if you're trying to build up your creative business. What a great networking tool!
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Artist Trading Cards
Below we have rounded up some artists trading cards for you to get inspired by. Check out these artist trading cards ideas and make them yourself, or use the photos and instructions as inspiration to put your own spin on the projects. Don't think of it as a trading card template, but rather a seed of inspiration. ATC cards are supposed to be unique to each artist, so use these artist trading cards as a jumping off point to start creating your own.
- Chinese Coin ATC: Create an Artist Trading Card with embellishments such as a Chinese coin. ATC projects like this one by Lisa Fulmer are a great way to create miniature pieces of art.
- Mini Artist Trading Tags: Follow this simple guide to create unique artist trading tags to make your luggage stand out or give as gifts.
- Day of the Dead ATCs: Learn how to make artist trading card with this Day of the Dead tutorial from Kara Jones. This mixed media project involved paper craft, sewing, clay, and more.
- Love Lutradur Card: Use mixed-media fabric sheets like paper to create a postcard or artist trading card. This project by Lisa Fulmer and from C&T Publishing would be perfect for Valentine's Day, an anniversary or any time you want to share a little love.
- Golden Songbirds Artist Trading Cards: Are you familiar with the world of Artist Trading Cards? Get a crash course with these Gold Songbirds Artist Trading Cards from Cindi Bisson. Bird craft ideas can be easily worked into mixed media projects and are a great way to get recognized.
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Learn more of the history and other facts about artist trading cards in these articles, videos, and tips. There are lots of different techniques you can employ when creating an original ATC, so read on to discover a whole new world of crafting that combines craft with art, personal expression, and socializing.
- ATCs 101: Find designs for 8 different artist trading cards with products from USArtQuest. This project certainly provides artist eye-candy from Susan Pickering Rothamel.
- Polymer Clay Artist Trading Card: Mold and decorate a polymer clay trading card from AMACO.
- All About Artist Trading Cards: Tamara explains the ABC's of Artist Trading Cards. They are fun to collect, and you can design and create your own ATC's to show off your personal style.
- ATC Display Page: Michael Strong demonstrates how to create a beautiful page for displaying Artist's Trading Cards or other collector cards. This page includes just the right size pockets for displaying the cards, scalloped trim and heart embellishments. You can even use to display your favorite photos.
- Artist Trading Cards: Just like baseball or other sports "trading cards", artist trading cards are to be traded and collected. Design and create your own to show off your personal style.
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Pitching coaches who became managers
It's relatively rare for pitching coaches like John Farrell to make the transition into the manager's chair, and the ones who have become managers generally have struggled to find success. Take a look at how some of the pitching coaches who have become managers have fared in the modern era. Next
Clyde King
 Years:  1969-'70, '74-'75, '82
 Teams:  Giants, Braves, Yankees
 Record:  234-229
 Of note: Won 90 games his first year, good for second place. Never was above .500 after. Next
Bob Lemon
 Years:  1970-'72, '77-'78, '78-'79, '81-'82
 Teams:  Royals, White Sox, Yankees
 Record:  430-403
 Of note: Led Yankees to 1978 title after midseason takeover, and again to 1981 pennant. Next
Jeff Torborg
 Years:  1977-'79, '89-'91, '92-'93, 2001, '02-'03
 Teams:  Indians, White Sox, Mets, Expos, Marlins
 Record:  634-718
 Of note: Never finished higher than 2d. The 2003 Marlins went on to win World Series after his dismissal. Next
Roger Craig
 Years:  1978-'79, '85-'92
 Teams:  Padres, Giants
 Record:  738-737
 Of note: Led Giants to NL pennant in 1989, had two NL West titles. Next
Ray Miller
 Years:  1985-'86, '98-'99
 Teams: Twins, Orioles
 Record:  266-297
 Of note: Never had a record above .500 in any of his four seasons. Next
Marcel Lachemann
 Years:  1994-'96
 Teams: Angels
 Record:  161-170
 Of note: Finished one game out of playoff spot in 1995. Was under. 500 other two seasons. Next
Phil Regan
 Years:  1995
 Teams: Orioles
 Record:  71-73
 Of note: A year after he left, Orioles made first of two straight trips to ALCS. Next
Larry Rothschild
 Years:  1998-2001
 Teams: Devil Rays
 Record:  205-294
 Of note: Failed to win 70 games in any season. Fired 14 games into 2001 campaign. Next
Joe Kerrigan
 Years:  2001
 Teams: Red Sox
 Record:  17-26
 Of note: Infighting and negativity (including a 9-game losing streak) marked his short reign. Next
Bud Black
 Years:  2007-present
 Teams: Padres
 Record:  464-509
 Of note: Has finished under .500 in four of six seasons. Yet to make playoffs. Next
John Farrell
 Years:  2011-'12
 Teams: Blue Jays
 Record:  154-170
 Of note: Finished in fourth place in both of his campaigns before being hired by Red Sox. Back to the beginning


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For the past twelve years, Vail has been recognized by the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) for exemplary on-mountain safety programming. Our Mountain Safety team, along with all Vail employees, is dedicated to on-mountain education and enforcement every day of the season. You'll see Mountain Safety personnel in their trademark yellow jackets through-out the day in high traffic areas. Give them a wave!
The Mountain Safety Program includes:
• Educating, enforcing, monitoring and providing positive reinforcement of "Your Responsibility Code" and the Colorado Ski Safety Act.
• Monitoring slow zones and high traffic areas across the resort.
• Increasing guest and employee awareness of safety initiatives through on-mountain and community-wide activities during National Safety Awareness Week and other designated dates through-out the season.
• Daily public service announcements and safety tips on TV8.
• Daily safety announcements with Ski School instructors and lift operators.
• Promoting the "Play it Safe, Play all Season" campaign to guests and fellow Vail employees.
*Note: Any employee in uniform is available to assist with safety questions and is empowered to suspend or revoke the skiing or riding privileges of anyone demonstrating reckless or inappropriate behavior.
Your Responsibility Code
Vail is committed to promoting ski safety. While visiting Vail mountain, you may be joined on the slopes by traditional alpine skiers, snowboarders, telemark or cross-country skiers, skiers with disabilities, and snowshoe-ers. Always show courtesy to others and be aware that there are elements of risk involved with skiing and snowboarding that common sense and situational awareness can help reduce. Know your ability level and stay within it. Observe "Your Responsibility Code"—listed below—and share the responsibility with others.
1. Always stay in control, and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects.
2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them.
3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above.
4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others.
5. Always use devices to help prevent runaway equipment.
6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas.
7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride and unload safely.
Be advised that Vail Ski Resort does not mark all potential obstacles or hazards. When marked, poles, flags, fencing, signage, padding or other forms of marking are used to inform the skier/rider of the location of a potential obstacle or hazard. These markers are no guarantee of your safety. It is part of your responsibility under the Your Responsibility Code and the Colorado Ski Safety Act to avoid all obstacles and hazards. Learn more about safety on the mountain at www.nsaa.org .
Colorado Ski Safety Act
The Colorado legislature, recognizing risks that are inherent in the sport, has passed the Colorado Ski Safety Act, which provides inherent risks of the sport and relative responsibilities of the skier; and the ski area. You must obey the Act. Under the Act, any person using the facilities of a ski area is considered a skier. A summary of the inherent risks is listed below:
Under Colorado law, a skier assumes the risk of any injury to person or property resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing and may not recover from any ski area operator for any injury resulting from any of the inherent dangers and risks of skiing, including: changing weather conditions; existing and changing snow conditions; bare spots; rocks; stumps; trees; collisions with natural objects, man-made objects, or other skiers; variations in terrain; and the failure of skiers to ski within their own abilities.
The Ski Safety Act was amended in 2004 to include CLIFFS, EXTREME TERRAIN, JUMPS AND FREESTYLE TERRAIN as inherent dangers and risks of the sport.
Skiers and Riders should be advised that a green circle, blue square, or black diamond trail at Vail Ski Resort is not necessarily the same as a green circle, blue square or black diamond trail at other resorts. The system is a relative rating of trails at each resort and does not compare trail difficulty between resorts. Skiers and Riders should begin with the easiest terrain and then move up in difficulty as their ability permits in order to understand the relative rating at Vail.
High Altitude Environment: Some visitors may experience flu-like symptoms triggered by Vail's high altitude. Symptoms may include but are not limited to: headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, restless sleep, coughing and difficulty breathing. Please make sure to allow your body time to adjust to the attitude especially if you are traveling from sea level. Be sure to drink plenty of water, eat and watch your alcohol intake. If symptoms persist or you have a concern about your health, please stop into one of Vail's Ski Patrol outposts or call (970)-754-4610.
Electronic Devices: Vail Resorts strongly discourages the use of personal entertainment and communication devices and/or any other electronic equipment that utilizes head/ear phones while skiing and/or snowboarding, or loading and unloading lifts.
Cell Phones: Please familiarize yourself with important on-mountain phone numbers. Make sure you and your family members have a way to contact one another in the event of an emergency and please set up an emergency meeting spot.
Numbers to know:
Vail Ski Patrol: 970-754-4610
On-Mountain Emergency: 970-754-1111
Vail Security: 970-754-3049
Lift Safety: Under Colorado state law, you cannot board a lift unless you have sufficient physical dexterity, ability and knowledge to negotiate or use the lift safely, or until you have asked for and received information sufficient to enable you to use the lift safely. You may not use a lift or any ski trail while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Backcountry Awareness: Pursuant to the Colorado Ski Safety Act, the ski area assumes no responsibility for skiers traveling beyond the ski area boundary. To access the backcountry, use designated gates only. Areas beyond the ski area boundary are not patrolled, maintained or controlled. Avalanches, unmarked obstacles and other natural hazards exist. Be aware: the backcountry avalanche hazard may be extreme. Rescue in the backcountry, if available, is the responsibility of the Summit County Sheriff. It will be costly and will take time. Please educate yourself on the current avalanche conditions and the use of rescue equipment.
Caution Cats Working: You may encounter snowcats, snowmobiles and snowmaking equipment at any time on the mountain. Please give all on-mountain vehicles space.
Helmet use is encouraged! Watch a short film about helmet use.
Freestyle skills require maintaining control on the ground and in the air. Use of Freestyle Terrain exposes you to the risk of serious injury or death. Inverted aerials are not recommended. You assume the risk. Freestyle Terrain has designations for size. Start small and work your way up. Designations are relative to this ski area.
Freestyle Terrain
MAKE A PLAN. Every time you use Freestyle Terrain, make a plan for each feature you want to use. Your speed, approach and takeoff will directly affect your maneuver and landing.
LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP. You are responsible for inspecting Freestyle Terrain before initial use and throughout the day. The features vary in size and change constantly due to snow conditions, weather, usage, grooming and time of day. Do not jump blindly. Use a spotter when necessary.
EASY STYLE IT. Always ride or ski in control and within your ability level. Do not attempt Freestyle Terrain unless you have sufficient ability and experience to do so safely. You control the degree of difficulty you will encounter in using Freestyle Terrain, both on the ground and in the air.
RESPECT GETS RESPECT. Respect Freestyle Terrain and others. Only one person on a feature at a time. Wait your turn and call your start. Always clear the landing area quickly. Respect all signs and do not enter Freestyle Terrain or use features when closed.
EXTREME TERRAIN contains cliffs, very steep slopes as well as rocks and other hazards. Skiing or boarding Extreme Terrain is for EXPERTS ONLY.
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Uphill Access Policy
Please read the below fully before heading uphill! All uphill users are encouraged to call 970-754-3049 before each trip - find out where grooming operations are occurring and get suggested routes!
Non-lift access to ski area facilities; such as uphill snowshoeing, fat-tire biking, hiking or "skinning", may present high danger of personal injury to participants or others and therefore may be limited or forbidden based on conditions, on-mountain activity and/or mountain policy.
Vail Associates, Inc (VA). and the United States Forest Service (USFS) encourage use of public land. Users should be aware that the public lands comprising Vail areas are under permit to VA by the USFS. While enjoying these permitted lands, users must abide by VA and USFS's restrictions and recommendations, including those summarized below.
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