The Godfrey is a new ultra modern hotel in the heart of everything. Comfort and style only second to that of the trump in river east. The urban roofscape and bar is a great addition.
Located on the 94th floor of the building 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile, it's the city's only open-air skywalk. Here you'll see an incredible 360-degree view of Chicago, WI, IN & parts of IL.
The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.
Enjoy the scenic sights & a dash of stimulating discourse at this month’s edition of Adler After Dark. Scenesters & cultural aficionados alike will be in attendance, mingling & flirting. Read more.
All Nordstroms provide excellent shopping experiences from selection of clothes, bags and shoes to the friendliness/helpfulness of their employees but this is one of the best. Happy shopping.
Union Station’s south staircase is the setting for one of The Untouchables’ most memorable scenes, which depicts a baby carriage caught in a crossfire. This scene pays homage to Battleship Potemkin.
Built in two phases during the late 1880s and early 1890s, the Monadnock reveals the change in modern architectural construction in the late nineteenth century. Check out the amazing staircase inside. Read more.
Did you know? Millennium Park is one of the world's largest green roofs. It's 24.5 acres of green space are built on top of a subterranean parking garage. Read more.
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with In-Fashion cooking demos & culinary events at Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture, Crate and Barrel, Macy's on State St. & The Shops at North Bridge. Read more.
Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Read more.
Keep your credit card tucked away - not just because of pickpockets but because you'll be tempted to buy one of everything. And, do take in a little mini class in the theater upstairs.
The butterfly house is a winter haven. Kids will love the water play area and the kids area. The changing exhibits upstairs are usually great.
The $50 porterhouse is impeccably seasoned & boasts warm layers of sumptuous fat running through full-flavored meat. The only problem is that for $50, it's kind of small. http://tmoutchi.us/10esgeQ Read more.
Often referred to as “landscape art under glass,” the free admission conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out, where thousands of plant species are on display. Read more.
Making a Chicago-style hot dog, with all its requisite toppings, is also known as "dragging it through the garden". Read more.
Get the Fat Elvis Pie — graham cracker-peanut-pretzel crust filled with chocolate, peanut butter and bananas. Read more.
Pizza is so worth the 45 minutes wait. Get some garlic parmesans fries to hold over on that wait ;)
The tallest building in the U.S. at 110 stories, the former Sears Tower was the tallest building in the world until 2008. – Green Guide Editor
Beautiful and free! There is a lovely bike path that goes from Millinume Park to Chicago Botanic Garden, and makes fa great day, enjoy lunch and a stroll through the gardens, and bike home.
Get a seat by the window, drink a cappuccino and listen to the trains thunder by overhead.
The waiter made some great recommendations, the wort bread was delicious, the beer was reasonably priced for Chicago, and the space was really nice. Not the most exciting menu, but some great choices.
Higher prices than Trader Joe's but much larger selection. I could spend hours in this store. The soups, salads, breads, etc, etc, etc are just terrific!
A local favorite since 1949. The loyal clientele swear that the caramel, cheddar-cheese or old-fashioned butter popcorn is the best around. -- Green Guide Editor
Follow the aroma to this spice shop specializing in the highest quality & variety of hand-selected & hand-prepared spices and herbs, both expected & exotic. Ask about the Chicago Neighborhood blends.
You can easily spend an entire day out of the cold enjoying the world-class collection here. The free tours of the collections give visitors an enriched view of some of the artworks. Read more.
Great sandwiches, be sure to get a punch card and get a free sandwich after your 10th.
Totally worth the wait. Food was great, coffee was great and service was awesome. A must visit when in Chicago.
2 normal sized people can easily share an individual 4 smaller sized pieces of pizza. Not on the menu, but ask! You get the great taste with a reasonable portion and price.
Super touristy and crowded (especially the lounge area). Cocktails, however, are seasonal and quite good.
The classic chestnut glazed option is my favorite, a slight nutty sweetness that is the perfect side to a morning coffee to start your day Read more.
I guess this is the only independent coffee shop that you can find in the Loop.
Think film is dead? Come here. You'll find what you're looking for. They're still in business even though most of the companies that supply them aren't. How do they do it? Magic! The magic of film.
