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Spinach and Feta Love

Posted by: monochromegirl on: Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Last year, Pratima wrote about her trip to Chicago and her fantastic excursion to Lou Mitchell’s, a diner with excellent omelettes and cute old ladies who hand out donut-holes foryou to nibble on while you decide what you want for breakfast. I second her exultations!
I was in Chicago for a couple of days for a [...]

7 billion nations of one

Posted by: prometheusunchained on: Monday, August 11, 2008

So I have lots of things to say about being in old country, but what I feel like mentioning briefly right now is the matrimonials section of one of the large papers here.
Yes, yes, it’s a meatmarket, and totally plays to the stereotype. It’s pretty ridiculous. Kind of comical. What is deeply, deeply, interesting however, [...]

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Chi City

Posted by: pratimaaa on: Tuesday, May 20, 2008

I got back yesterday night after four fabulous days in Chicago. I stayed with my cousin, who lives downtown in the heart of the West Loop. I can’t upload my pictures yet, but here are some thoughts:

Downtown Chicago has awesome street furniture. I know street furniture is a topic of contention in Toronto, and I [...]

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