There’s brisket. And steak. And a fantastic (and deceptively simple-looking) lemon-ricotta pancake. The standouts: the inventive cocktail program and the simply perfect desserts. Read more.
"They have such fabulous, delicious creations. They offer a Foursquare deal, they are very active on Facebook/Twitter which makes them super easy to find and track down." - Nicole Lumbreras Read more.
The Chicago Picasso, a gift from the artist to the people of Chicago, has become a beloved icon of the city and a source of civic pride.
I'm grabbing a hot cup of Cherry Tea to knock the chill off, and some free WiFi (2 hours worth) to try and uplift my flagging spirits. Read more.
The riverside location and the five choices of burgers (salmon, tuna, turkey, beef or veggie) are equally appealing.
If you get there between 8 and 9 on a weekday, it's really busy. If the barista is working the line with a headset, the line tends to move a little faster.
Earth Hour, sponsored locally by ComEd, takes place from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Sat., March 26. Check-in to show your commitment to building a more sustainable future for our planet. Upload photos too! Read more.
Chicago: 2 Thumbs Up! Enjoy the best of independent, international and classic cinema at the Gene Siskell Film Center with a side of great film exhibits and treats at the gallery and café. -IFC Viewer Read more.
Daniel Sviland devised the Red Fennel to make use of a root usually confined to salads and sides: His cocktail combines juiced fennel with gin, a touch of absinthe and a burst of grapefruit juice. Read more.
In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Lt Gordon (Gary Oldman) arrests the gangster Sal Maroni while he is enjoying dinner, in scenes shot at The Berghoff restaurant. Read more.
Try the birria with house-made hot sauce (a 100-year-old recipe) and warm tortillas. Read more.
The unofficial happy hour home of Rightpoint. Maybe you will run into @jwillie here sometime!
Order a teappuccino without syrup for a healthy treat. But better yet - don't order a standard ready-made tea. Get the chai masala. It will take a few minutes to brew but it's so worth it.
Southwest has very comfortable seating with electrical outlets to charge your iPhone and computer! Awesome.
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.
