Chicago-style hot dog toppings should be placed on the dog, not between it and the bun. Always remember to dress the dog and not the bun! Read more.
2 granite blocks mark the former spot of the Illinois Central Depot, or the Black Ellis Island, where thousands of southern African Americans arrived to start new lives in Chicago - the Promised Land. Read more.
Police were told to stop and search would-be subway bomber Najibullah Zazi's car in Sept. 2009 as he drove up to the bridge—but waved him across without finding two pounds of explosives hidden inside. Read more.
oh hai, indie shopper, hope you have long arms. In this shopping district you’ll find everything from wise-cracking onsies to edgy art and modern furniture. Read more.
Go there: Belly up to the bar, built in the 1930s to resemble the USS Normandy. Read more.
S likes to sit and read Civilization and Its Discontents at this cozy coffee shop. If S is discontented, do any of us have a chance at happiness? Ponder over a latte. (I Will Always Love You)
Watch out for the Mets' power-hitting outfielder Jason Bay: He's one of the 10 streakiest hitters in baseball, either very hot or ice cold — and, so far this season, the latter. Read more.
Staff Pick! Lidy (Development): I've gotten the chicken torta again and again. A crispy warm chicken cutlet, cool avocado and lettuce and a nicely toasted roll...and it's enormous!
American Psychos down salmon and steak frites, but the real scene's on the sidewalk. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Lunch is a don't-miss scene, but by dinner the star-filled patio is pretty exclusive. Tip: Neighboring Bar Marmont is more low-key, but still will give you that classic Hollywood experience.
In the film The Lake House (2006), Kate Forster (Sandra Bullock) pours her heart out over a teary round of drinks in scenes filmed at Miller's Pub. Read more.
I love Ralph Lauren Black Label suits and Travis is my guy at the Mansion (Madison at 72nd) - he'll hook you up. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Drink this: Order by the flight and taste 3-4 wines in two ounce portions for $13-$17. Read more.
How do I know you’re passing off that H&M dress as couture? Because I was sipping an iced tea at this across-the-street café, watching you sneak out of the store.
The canyon once went by the name of No Man's Canyon and is thought to have at one time been used by the Gabrielino/Tongva Indians. Legendary bandit Tiburcio Vasquez was captured here in 1874.
Want to join the hordes of students biking around campus? Just look for the biking frogs to find this shop at Tresidder Union for rentals, purchases and repairs. Read more.
This former speakeasy is all Big Easy now. The owner’s uncle was the first to “blacken” a piece of meat. Read more.
Try #19. The pastrami is unbelievable! -Suzanne Tracht, Top Chef
Hand crafted beer, PA Dutch specialties, a bar specializing in single malt scotches and small batch bourbons, need we say more? Oh – and order the “BREW”schetta. Read more.
One of the best golf courses in the world, and students play for $25. Visit the Grill for breakfast or lunch under majestic oak trees on the patio overlooking the 18th fairway. Read more.
The largest history museum in PA, you can discover everything from French & Indian War to the Steelers. Go ahead and ask about The Immaculate Reception. We dare you. Read more.
In a place where it's hard for a taco to stand out, Malo's beef and pickle tacos stand up to the challenge. Try one or twelve tacos at one dollar taco night! - IFC Staff
