Check out their new location, albeit a touch classier, blocks away on Hubbard Street. Expect the same blue-collar charm, piles of games and the soothing buzz of fluorescent light signs.
You've never had fried perch like this: light and crispy, served with fried lemon slices, fried green beans and aioli flecked with kalamata olives and capers Read more.
One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time the Museum offers exhibitions of art created since 1945. It boasts a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.
Gilt Bar will no doubt fit in with its upscale neighbors. However, chef Brendan Sodikoff promises relatively affordable dining options prepared with Northern Italian & Asian flair.
Patrons will be able to sample precisely assembled cocktails thanks to Mike Ryan running the show behind the bar. They can also expect delectable dishes prepared by Heather Terhune.
This esoteric shop sells a range of well-preserved vintage clothing plus choice pieces by regional designers. Read more.
Chef Bartolotta’s 4-course tasting menu includes seared sea scallops w/ porcini mushrooms and butternut squash ravioli w/ brown butter, accented w/ amaretti cookies. Read more.
Geraldo Rivera believed Al Capone hid a fortune in these basement walls. As America watched, workers blasted through the concrete walls, & found some old bottles. Capone had the last laugh after all.
To learn more about Historic Pullman, visit the Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center (11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave.) Hours vary by season; call ahead. Read more.
Chef Charlie Trotter makes a cameo appearance in the film "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997). Read more.
Take part in Sunday Funday, when $16 gets you a brunch entree along with three mimosas, Bloody Marys, caipiroska or mocktails.
Both the four-ounce griddled burgers and eight-ounce charbroiled ones are excellent. So are the fries dusted w/ truffle salt & Parmesan. Don't miss ultra-creamy "Five Dollar" milk shakes that cost $4. Read more.
For reproductions like patinated candlesticks that are so convincing they seem straight from a French flea market, and French soaps (main sellers), this über-femme spot is a mandatory stop. Read more.
What's not to love about brunch? If bacon-encrusted Gouda mac-and-cheese, banana bread French toast and a stocked coffee bar doesn't get you excited, you might have to check for a pulse.
My favorite spot for lunch. Naha has some of the most creative and delicious dishes with seasonal food. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts
Drinks match a 4-strong meat menu cheese including a housemade ricotta, salads, & Italian sandwiches. Try the Balboa - mortadella, soppresseta, speck, cacio di roma, dijonnaise, and pepper relish.
Gilt Bar's new lounge (called Curio) promises a plethora of secret corners, hidden glances & away-from-prying-eyes delights of all kinds. Curio is a drinks-only affair - so stop by after dinner. Read more.
This weekend, the Chicago summer festival season officially launches with the annual Chicago Mayfest street fest. Let loose while groovin’ to familiarly fun cover jams by ‘80s rockers. May 21st-23rd. Read more.
This is a great room to see music! Plus I’ve done my stand up here and two specials for TBS here. Be sure to catch a show while you’re in the neighborhood. Read more.
Ceres' Table flashes a seasonal menu featuring locally grown ingredients and dishes like country-style paté with pork and Sicilian pistachios.
Doused in dim mood lighting & comfy leather booths, Grami provides a low-key spot for some classy cocktail sipping & tasty bites. Expect palatable grub such as fish-&-chips & cheeseburger spring rolls Read more.
"Cause I deliver like the Sun-Times" - Common "Resurrection" Sourced from rapgenius.com.
Just opened, it will provide a limited menu while it irons out the kinks & prepares for peak summer season. However, the real draw here will be its own brand of tequila. Read more.
