Seven Deadly Sins

By Fred Schlatter, Citysearch Contributor

The seven deadly sins get a lousy rap--eternal damnation is a real reputation killer. Funny, as so many businesses are designed to nail at least one vice. Here's a roundup of the best ways to sin for a week.

Anger

Do the grown-up equivalent of going to your room and punching a pillow with these pressure-relieving activities.

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950 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL Choose from dozens of martial arts classes from boxing to fearsome submission style grappling--anger will likely take a backseat to terror.

Lakeshore Athletic Club - Downtown

441 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL Steamed? Grab a sword. A central rule in this old-school sport is deep focus and poise. Plus you can't stay angry when you're wearing tights.

WhirlyBall

1880 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago, IL This quirky standby might just be the finest anger management activity out there. You can't go wrong with bumper cars and whiffle balls.

Envy

The good life is just a credit card swipe away at these big-bucks spots.

Holmes Place

355 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL Initiation fees, monthly dues and private trainers will run you thousands at this high-end club. But who else can brag about an oxygenated, chlorine-free, fresh-water pool with an infinity edge?

Alinea

1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL This quiet brick building in Lincoln Park is the only place you can get Grant Achatz's innovative food. It's also a good place to test how flexible is "flexible" when it comes to expense accounts.

Harry Winston Jewelry

55 E. Oak Street, Chicago, IL Tiffany's be damned. Real high rollers know this luxe jeweler is the only show in town where six figures is considered entry-level.

Gluttony

Here's where to really feast when quantity is the aim.

Valois Restaurant

1518 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL The formula is simple at this Back-of-the-Yards cafeteria: offer an all-day breakfast buffet and the crowds will come. Just ask the over-worked U-of-C kids in line.

Soul Queen Restaurant

9031 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL This Stony Island staple serves hearty portions of soul food with the sort of generous sides that any glutton knows are more important than the entrée itself.

Smoque BBQ

3800 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL If barbeque is gluttony 101, and this Irving Park gem offers remedial classes. Just count: one rack, two racks, three racks…

Greed

Some say cheap; we say more-per-buck if you know where to go.

Carmela's Taqueria

1206 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL A buck and a quarter buys you an al pastor taco at this busy Uptown joint. It ain't pretty, but it's cheaper than a small coffee. Bring a duffel bag.

Delilah's

2771 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL Monday's mean one dollar cans of "American" at this Lincoln Park rock bar. Never heard of American? Too bad--you're greedy, not choosey.

Opera

1301 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL Who says you can't be fancy and greedy? A mere $28.95 buys you any three courses--a great deal considering some of the entrees hover at the $30 mark. Tuesdays and Sundays.

Lust

Get the outfit; learn the moves; find your (very) willing audience.

G Boutique

2131 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL This sexy one-stop-shop stocks everything from practical sleepwear, tasteful lingerie and skimpy robes. Oh yeah--and sex toys, lube, dirty movies and gag gifts.

S Factor

1400 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL Notice poles are popular with the latest crop of bars and clubs? Well don't even think about it without first spending a few weeks on technique at this intense class--your audience will thank you.

Fulton Lounge

955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL Singles have long celebrated the draw here: terrific lighting and potent drinks add two points to most folks' out-of-ten score.

Pride

Lincoln Park's finest turn out in numbers each weekend for stylish food, good cocktails and the singles scene. Snag a spot on the flyover foot bridge for maximum exposure.

Landmark Grill & Lounge
1633 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL

Sloth

All that effort makes a sinner tired. Here's where to let the laziness in.

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