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ChoCho

Member since 01/03/2008

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I'm just a girl in the world.

Area/city:

Irvington

Occupation:

Corporate cog

College:

Manchester College

Activities:

Gardening, volunteering, community events, Mass Ave pubs, porch-sittin' political pontification, family games, puppy lovin', kayaking, walking, food & nutrition, craft beers, coffee, giggling, wine

Interests:

Music, movies, family, camping, Restaurants, food, dogs, nature, pubs, Indy neighborhoods, local and national politics, words, local parks, hiking trails, small towns, hidden treasures, honest people, community service

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Letterman

I'm no die hard Letterman fan, but I love the Great Moments in Presidential Speeches segment. Almost always gives me a hardy chuckle. What do ...

ChoCho in TV and Celebrities at 10:20 PM on 01/13/08 | 9 Responses

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Has the sun set on El Sol?

Does anyone know when or if El Sol de Tala will reopen on Washington St.?

ChoCho in Dining at 12:22 PM on 01/07/08 | 0 Responses

Tags: dining, food

IUPUI offers Indianapolis Cultural Sampler

IUPUI's new community education catalog just came out and once again they are offering an Indianapolis Cultural Sampler. I took this course a couple of ...

ChoCho in Things to do, Culture at 12:13 PM on 01/06/08 | 2 Responses

Tags: Art, Culture, local, Indy, things to do

Searching for dim sum in Indy

I thought I had read a review of a dim sum restaurant in Indy but now I can't find it. Where's the best place for ...

ChoCho in Dining at 05:48 PM on 01/05/08 | 2 Responses

Tags: dining, food, things to do

Describe Greg Ballard

I've never met Mayor Ballard personally. I don't know the man. I only have perceptions based on what I've read and seen on television coverage. ...

ChoCho in Culture at 02:30 PM on 01/03/08 | 1 Response

Tags: local, politics

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For crying out LOUD

I was so excited to try this place but my first experience was an unfortunate one. The food was okay - definitely not over-the-top but ...

ChoCho on BARcelona Tapas Bar at 10:56 AM on 01/14/08

Local option bar

Bogey's is a nice enough bar. Good place to stop for a beer, watch the game or hear a local singer/band. I don't recommend the ...

ChoCho on Nancy's Lounge at 10:37 AM on 01/06/08

A downtown staple

Bourbon street is a definite must-visit. The food is always good but its best feature is the building's character. It's in a great location, off ...

ChoCho on Bourbon Street Distillery at 10:28 AM on 01/06/08

Sunday Brunch = hooray!

Recently, I met up with friends at El Torito for the Sunday brunch. I was a HUGE fan of the Keystone Grill's Sunday brunch. I ...

ChoCho on El Torito Grill at 10:06 AM on 01/06/08

Bob's to my door, please.

Hands down, our absolute favorite carryout pizza in Indianapolis. Try it.

ChoCho on Bob's Tu Your Door at 09:57 AM on 01/06/08

Fresh, nicely prepared food

I certainly agree with the Indy.com review and the "mix of down-home and uptown". Sometimes the two mix in strange, bewildering ways. However, the overall ...

ChoCho on Legend Classic Irvington Cafe at 09:35 AM on 01/06/08

Great staff!

If you've ever been there around lunch time, you already know the Pub is a popular place. Nice, clean space and great service by Tracy ...

ChoCho on Mass Ave Pub at 01:03 PM on 01/04/08

Stuffed pretzels!

This is clearly one of our favorite places for breakfast! Great place to read your morning paper and enjoy good food. Our children (ages 10 ...

ChoCho on Dufour's in Irvington at 12:57 PM on 01/04/08

mo's?

I heard that Mo's Loading Dock Pub on Senate Ave closed. Does anybody have any details?

jamandlib in Dining at 11:16 AM on 01/14/08 | 2 Responses

Tags: dining

Kill your TV, WWJD and the best bumper stickers you've seen

I haven't seen a whole lot of thrilling bumper stickers lately, but a guy at my work has one that never ceases to amuse me ...

kimikokopuffs in Things to do at 02:22 PM on 02/18/08 | 12 Responses

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Yes...The Rumors Are True

I heard someone called us out via this website a week or so ago, and I wanted to set the record straight. YES, there will ...

Uncorked in Things to do, Nightlife, Dining at 07:12 PM on 01/13/08 | 9 Responses

Tags: dining, beer, downtown, wine, bars, Indianapolis, Nightlife, food, things to do

Letterman

I'm no die hard Letterman fan, but I love the Great Moments in Presidential Speeches segment. Almost always gives me a hardy chuckle. What do ...

ChoCho in TV and Celebrities at 10:20 PM on 01/13/08 | 9 Responses

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In-N-Out Burger

While in California last week I was told that I needed to try the animal fries and grilled cheese at In-N-Out Burger. I didn't get ...

mlhphd in Things to do, Dining at 04:15 PM on 01/11/08 | 14 Responses

Tags: hungry, California, grilled cheese, thirsty

Followup-list of movies to see

In the spirit of the new year, I thought I'd check in to see if anyone had taken me up on my challenge to create ...

joe.shearer in Movies at 02:27 PM on 01/06/08 | 8 Responses

Tags: movies, must-see films, Joe's 202, new year's resolutions

IUPUI offers Indianapolis Cultural Sampler

IUPUI's new community education catalog just came out and once again they are offering an Indianapolis Cultural Sampler. I took this course a couple of ...

ChoCho in Things to do, Culture at 12:13 PM on 01/06/08 | 2 Responses

Tags: Art, Culture, local, Indy, things to do

Audio Books

I've never been a fan of audio books but if you are...convince me to become a listener.

johnnyglucose in Things to do, Culture at 10:06 PM on 01/14/08 | 10 Responses

Tags: Literature, listening, audio books

Searching for dim sum in Indy

I thought I had read a review of a dim sum restaurant in Indy but now I can't find it. Where's the best place for ...

ChoCho in Dining at 05:48 PM on 01/05/08 | 2 Responses

Tags: dining, food, things to do

Our Failing Democracy?

Alexander Tyler - history professor wrote: "The Fall of The Athenian Republic" some 2,000 years prior: "A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply ...

punkrocknight in Culture at 11:30 PM on 01/03/08 | 1 Response

Tags: politics failing democracy

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