07/17/2011 Episode: 190 North | July 17, 2011

Brazilian Quick-Serve Spots

Island Restaurants

Chez Violette has just opened its doors offering homemade Haitian and American cuisine. Homemade Griot served with fried plantains is always on the menu as well as red beans and rice. For more information: Chez Violette 2311 W. Howard St. Chicago, Illinois 60645 773-961-7275 In the battle of the best Cuban sandwich in Chicago, Laguardias Cuban Bistro is a contender. This new sandwich spot in Logan Square offers lunch specials fro $5.00. For more information: Laguardia's Cuban Bistro 3706 W. Armitage Ave Chicago,...

X-Treme Trampolines

If you're looking for a fun and outrageous way to get some activity this winter, look no further than X-Treme Trampolines, a park where you can bounce as high as you want! Mark lets loose on this jumpy story! For more information: X-Treme Trampolines 485 Mission Street Carol Stream, IL 60188 1-630-752-1400 www.xtremetrampolines.com

Old-Fashioned Toy Stores

Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp

Who hasn't gone to a rock concert and for just one moment... dreamed of being up there, under the lights, with a screaming audience? Well, rock fans still 'holding out' for that moment are in luck! You can actually live out your dream and perform with real rock stars...at Rock and Roll Fantasy camp! We caught up with the latest one held in Chicago. For more information: www.rockcamp.com

190 Big Deal: Trunk Club

At the Trunk Club located in the River North, the shelves are stocked high with all sorts of casual clothing for the man who likes to look good. Men looking to revamp their wardrobe, from head to toe, have the choice of scheduling an appointment at the warehouse location or through cyberspace. After chatting with a consultant about your style preferences, a trunk filled a trunk filled with shirts, blazers, trousers and even shoes is shipped out to you for your approval. Prices on average, for ten to twenty pieces, start as low as $1000. For more information: Trunk Club 300...