Geja's is such a great spot for Valentine's day, and they are running a whole series of amazing deals in the week leading up to the big love holiday. On February 7th, bring in proof of years married (defined by geja's as "wedding license, cocktail napkins or anything else that shows your names and the year married" so we don't think you have much to worry about) and each year gets you 2% off your food. So, if you've been married for 10 years, 20% off. more ›

Green Grocer, one of the best organic and local food stores in Chicago, is celebrating its third anniversary this Sunday, January 23rd. What better way to celebrate than to give their customers loads and loads of free stuff from some of the greatest food-makers in Chicago? From 10 AM - 7 PM, all sorts of vendors will be giving away free samples. Participants include Red Hen Bakery, Mint Creek Farms lamb, North Shore Distillery spirits, Pasta Puttana pasta and a long list of others. We're big fans of the Green Grocery here at Chicagiost, and we are also big fans of free treats - so get out there and start sampling! more ›

Normally, the opening of a new Einstein Bros. Bagels would probably not attract our notice. We enjoy a good bagel, but the shops are somewhat of a fixture of the landscape around Chicagoland. On the other hand, how often do you get a chance to win free food for a year? Tomorrow morning, at the Einstein Bros. Bagel shop opening at 948 W. Armitage, you could do just that. more ›

Last month, grahamwich opened to much fanfare (and the turkey confit sandwich is already on our short list of best things we've eaten in the new year). To celebrate one month in business, grahamwich will be giving away a complimentary cup of Metropolis Coffee and a Fritz Pastry croissant to the first 100 people who walk through the doors tomorrow. more ›

We knew that Oprah was going to give away something else today, but we had assumed that it would be another set of stuff similar to what she gave away on Friday's show. more ›

Friday, in the comments to our post on Oprah's "Ultimate Favorite Things" giveaway, reader "Chicago D" asked about the tax burden that would have to be assumed by Winfrey's army of formerly couch bound housewives who received the swag. more ›

Time Out Chicago should give Mark Bieganski some hazardous duty pay. Bieganski has the full list of what Oprah Winfrey gave away to her audience today on her final "Favorite Things" episode before she says "buh-bye" to syndication for the brightly colored glow of the Oprah Winfrey Network. more ›

With Daylight Savings time now in effect, it's getting darker sooner day by day. Chicago is a town that's easy to travel by bicycle, but it's the law to have a headlight and a rear reflector so that you'll be seen at night. We practice what we preach and use lights. It makes it easier to spot road hazards and keeps drivers honest. more ›

While legendary thrash metal band Slayer was in town a couple weeks back to play a concert at UIC Pavilion, "Sound Opinions" hosts Jim Derogatis and Greg Kot interviewed guitarist Kerry King and drummer Dave Lombardo for the show's 250th episode on public radio, airing this weekend on WBEZ. more ›

The Keeper of the Floor (KTF) improv dance battle is a monthly series from the Chicago Dance Crash company, and something we have previously touted as a good opportunity to get introduced to the local dance scene. For those who shudder at the idea of a dance show its a great way to see something a bit more accesssible. The performances are meant to cater to the audience, which then chooses the winner of each dance competition. more ›

Our resident jaunter had to up and leave town suddenly this weekend, but we will try our best to fill you in on happenings for today. Despite the January blahs, there's quite a bit of stuff going on. Fox & Obel, they of upscale food market fame, are holding a free chocolate tasting from 1-5 p.m. The chocolate in question is Schokinag, of which drinking chocolate will also be available (mm!). Strap on the feedbag... more ›