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-[See]- Mini-Documentary on Illmatic, 20 years later

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News has been circulating surrounding the highly celebrated 20th anniversary of Illmatic by Nas, including the re-issue of the album titled Illmatic XX available for pre-order now: http://goo.gl/OZQR1m. Meanwhile, Google Play has put together a mini-documentary… Continue reading

-[Eat]- Taste of Belgium in Cincinnati

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As my first time in Cincinnati, I went for what any local wanted to recommend to see, drink or eat. When brunch was mentioned, it was pretty unanimous that Taste of Belgium on Vine… Continue reading

-[Listen]- Remembering Frankie Knuckles, The Godfather of House Music

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Late Monday evening, the music world was stunned by the loss of Frankie Knuckles, the pioneer of house music. As a DJ, producer and remixer in the 1980s and ’90s, he laid the… Continue reading

-[Listen]- Little Dragon Announce US Tour and Share “Klapp Klapp” Remix

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Little Dragon is one of those bands that sound just as good live as they do in your headphones or speakers at home. Since the release of their self-titled album in 2007, the Swedish… Continue reading

-[Eat]- Best Ethiopian Breakfast at Royal Coffee, Chicago

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The motto at Royal Coffee is “We know coffee from it’s root”, and judging by the name, decor, and website, they are absolutely proud of it. Imported straight from Ethiopia and neatly served with two… Continue reading

-[See]- The Colorado Cannabis Rush

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In the past couple of years, there has been a major shift in the US in favor of relaxing marijuana laws, a controversial topic that has been in and out of national conversation… Continue reading

-[See]- Chinatown in San Francisco

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Although Chinatown is one of San Francisco’s top tourist destinations, it’s definitely not one that’s cliche enough to pass up. Being the largest Chinatown outside of Asia and the oldest in North America,… Continue reading

-[Eat]- Noon Hour Grill with Susie in Chicago

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On Glenwood Ave., a narrow street in East Roger’s Park in Chicago, lies a stretch of quaint storefronts, bars, restaurants, and theaters, all locally owned. It’s here where we stumbled upon Noon Hour… Continue reading

-[Eat]- Delicious Brunch and Good Hearts at Inspiration Kitchens, Chicago

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As a local Chicagoan, I can tell you that Uptown is still one of the most authentic neighborhoods on the North side. Conveniently located off the lake, Lake Shore Drive, and off two… Continue reading

-[Eat]- Home Brew Sundae from Michael’s Genuine, Miami

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– Home Brew Sundae malted caramel, pretzels + marshmallow – As hot as Miami is, it’s always to great to find a cold treat. The shameless snow bird in me finds my way… Continue reading