Drink saké. Don’t know it? No problem—manager Kerry Tamura can suggest one to ease you in. Read more.
Gold Coast Dogs splits the ends of their hot dogs before char-grilling them to crispy perfection, giving a unique blooming flower-petal look to their otherwise classic Chicago style dog. Read more.
Cyrus McCormick, born in 1809, invented the first commercially successful reaper, a horse-drawn machine to harvest wheat in 1831 & played a huge role in settling the Midwest. He is buried here.
another addition to Harry’s restaurant and bar chain opens at Navy Pier with a great sports atmosphere and dining that is made to please.
Learn more about the history of the 'L' on the free http://www.chicagoforkids.org MP3 audio tour website. Read more.
As Jake Blues famously says of Daley Plaza, "That's where they got that Picasso." Picasso's untitled sculpture was given, by the artist, as a gift to the people of Chicago in 1966. Read more.
Join us at Vegas Uncork’d presented by Bon Appétit on May 8. Winemaker Joe Bastianich pairs great wines with the greatest music of all time accompanied by Scott Ian, of Anthrax, and Six Foot Nurse. Read more.
Tiki bar on the water, live music, boaters and bikers. Need I say more? -Russ, The Arrangement
Choose from more than 200 of the world’s best brews, including daily cask- conditioned ale. Translation: unfiltered and unpasteurized, the way the Celts drank it.
Did You Know? On an average weekday 1.7 million rides are taken on CTA. Read more.
Spend your money instead on unique maki like Wa-Machi, a roll with yellowtail, wasabi-flavored fish roe, wasabi mayo and fresh wasabi. Read more.
Drink this: Order by the flight and taste 3-4 wines in two ounce portions for $13-$17. Read more.
If we were ever to win big at the blackjack tables, we'd immediately cash in our chips and beeline to this accessories shop to blow it all on a Bottega Veneta bag or Sydney Evan necklace. Read more.
Don't miss the caramelli, a Tootsie-Roll-shaped pasta, stuffed with butternut squash and tossed with sage, amaretti crumbs, and brown butter sauce at this fine-dining Italian restaurant in the Loop. Read more.
This kitschy cocktail joint--modeled after a '60s roadside motel--is located in the same building as Groupon’s Chicago headquarters, which makes it a popular after-hours employee hangout.
"These are the stories told by Stony & Cottage Grove, The world is cold the block is hot as a stove" - Common "The Corner"
Founded in 1978 by Vincent Anthony, it's the nation’s largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry. Kermit the Frog and his creator Jim Henson cut the ceremonial ribbon at the opening.
Deviled eggs may be ubiquitous these days, but these two little halves are worthwhile bites. Read more.
The bartenders at this place love to experiment and any challenge to make a cocktail will be accepted! Let's just say we had a challenging night at this place! Well the next day was :-)
Super-vampy bras and panties abound here—not only are they cut from the finest laces, but they're also generally available in fun colors, like neon yellow and hot pink. Read more.
The oldest section of the 'L' started operating in 1892, making it the second-oldest rapid transit system in the Americas. Read more.
Chicago-style dogs were a clear audience favorite when the World Cup was held at Soldier Field in 1994. Fans ate over 10,000 hot dogs per game, giving international visitors a taste of Chicago. Read more.
This West Loop sandwich shop infuses a heaping helping of N'awlins flair into the sandwich shop concept. With palate-stimulating grub like alligator sausage & root beer-glazed, this place will please.
The uniquely shaped building was designed by architects John Heinrich and George Schipporeit, who were both students of Mies van der Rohe. Read more.
Sandra & Mathieu Holl were known for their pastries & quiches @ the Green City Market. Here they serve more ambitious fare, such as croissants, bread pudding, cookies, and locally sourced sandwiches. Read more.
The Signature Room is arguably the strongest lunch value in town, along with a full-throttle Chicago experience. Read more.
The retired uniform numbers of seven players are displayed at U.S. Cellular Field: Luke Appling, Nellie Fox, Minnie Minoso, Luis Aparicio, Ted Lyons, Billy Pierce and Carlton Fisk. Read more.
U.S. Cellular Field opened on April 18, 1991, across the street from old White Sox Park / Comiskey Park, which was built in 1910. Read more.
