Uncommon Ground is unparalleled in its eco-friendly efforts.

2012 may be over, but some of its most popular words and acronyms—fiscal cliff, YOLO, and hashtag, to name a few—will be part of our vocabulary forever. [Oxford University Press]

Looking to escape the cold this winter? These travel apps—ironically—help you get away from it all. [The Wall Street Journal]

Speaking of using technology for a good cause: Lakeview restaurant Uncommon Ground has earned itself the title of World’s Greenest Restaurant. [Huffington Post]

The food industry may have recognized Chicago's greatness, but now celebs like Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are seeing it, too. [Refinery29]

Meanwhile, the NHL lockout has (finally) ended. But there are still a lot of questions to be answered before the Blackhawks hit the ice on January 19. [Gapers Block]