Tag Archives: chicago

Urchin Eats!

Posted on 14 December 2012 by

Hope you’re hungry! Revolution Brewing – Logan Square, Chicago Named in honour of the rise of craft breweries around the U.S., Revolution Brewing‘s Logan Square brewpub celebrates all things innovative, from the over 50 different styles of beer they brew … Continue reading →

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That’s What He Said

Posted on 17 November 2012 by
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Independence Day, Urchin-Style

Posted on 2 July 2012 by

This Wednesday, the United States of America will be celebrating the anniversary of their independence (thank you, Captain America). Like all national (and international) holidays, we Urchins each have our own special way of celebrating. **************************** I have been told … Continue reading →

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Chicago Blues 101 with Conan O’Brien

Posted on 14 June 2012 by

By Geo Ong All this week, our beloved Conan O’Brien has taken his show to Chicago. I love the man, but I haven’t had a chance to watch his show for a year (someone tells me that you need a … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Host: David Hyde Pierce on TV, on Stage, and on Film

Posted on 23 May 2012 by

By Sarah Jost When the Urchins lived in London several years ago, we developed a nearly crippling addiction to the television show Frasier. As a child, I despised the series (which I had never actually seen, yet somehow knew was … Continue reading →

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Are You Feeling Christmas-y?

Posted on 23 December 2011 by

By Sarah Jost British comedian and dearly beloved Urchin favourite person Michael McIntyre has a joke about not feeling Christmas-y. Everyone’s been there. ‘I don’t know what it is, but I’m just not feeling Christmas-y. Are you feeling Christmas-y? I … Continue reading →

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A New York City Guide to Small Business Saturday, 2011

Posted on 22 November 2011 by

By Geo Ong After you’ve immobilised yourself with food this Thanksgiving, you may want to treat your body to a nice stroll around the city to burn some of those extra calories. We all know about Black Friday, but the … Continue reading →

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Who’s Changing the World?

Posted on 5 October 2011 by

By Margaret Hedderman So many times it seems easier to focus on all the many, many, many problems we face as a society and a species. I often enjoy a good rant. (Example 1, Example 2, Example 3.) But, as I get … Continue reading →

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It’s Another Edition of Urchin Eats!

Posted on 20 September 2011 by

The Steaming Bean Durango, Colorado The coffee house is a magical, magical place. And amazingly difficult to get right. (See: Starbucks.) There must be the proper ratio of overstuffed chairs, tables to work, and dreadlocked baristas. Or something similarly liberal. … Continue reading →

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The Urchins Celebrate America

Posted on 5 July 2011 by

We’re obviously a very patriotic group. So when the time comes to celebrate America’s independence from those stupid Brits, you can bet we’re first in line for illegal fireworks, American flag-print everything, and lots and lots of grilled meat. If … Continue reading →

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