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Where to eat in Chicago: New and trending restaurants
Chicago’s dining scene is always evolving, with trending new spots opening their doors seemingly everyday. Looking for a guide to some of the hottest dining…
Chicago’s dining scene is always evolving, with trending new spots opening their doors seemingly everyday. Looking for a guide to some of the hottest dining…
You can’t go wrong with dinner and a show. Just pick one of our acclaimed theatres, then match it with a nearby restaurant for a…
Free admission • Grant Park Welcome to the world’s largest free-admission outdoor food festival. The annual lakefront extravaganza, a summer staple for more than 40…
This year’s Michelin Guide confirms Chicago’s status as a food mecca. The prestigious dining guide awarded 24 Chicago restaurants with one- two- and three-star honors…
The Chicago Riverwalk is one of the city’s most beautiful outdoor spaces, where you can find public art, boat tours, kayak rentals, and open green…
The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s most iconic shopping district, famous for its never-ending blocks of high-end retail, designer showrooms, and flagship locations for famous brands.…
Coffee lovers rejoice — the long-awaited Starbucks Reserve Roastery is now open on The Magnificent Mile. The massive five-story location occupies more than 35,000 square…
The southern neighborhoods of Chicago have a rich, fascinating history. Get a taste for the area through their unique breweries, like Open Outcry and Horse…
Meet the famous faces running the kitchens in some of Chicago’s top restaurants. Our city is home to many of the best and brightest culinary…
Within Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods lies a global food scene where you can taste flavors from all over the world. Sample dim sum specialties from China,…
Chicago is home to an array of diverse neighborhoods — 77 to be exact, each with its own distinct vibe and traditions. The one thing…
Chicago’s nightlife scene has a long and fascinating history, from sultry clubs frequented by blues legends to Prohibition-era speakeasies with some notorious clientele. Check out…
The best way to end a great meal in Chicago? One of our famimous desserts. We’ve rounded up some of the city’s most-loved treats, from…
Chicago is a city known for its restaurants. There’s world-renowned fine dining, celebrity-chef helmed hot spots, and local favorites that have been around for more…
If you’re craving a classic Chicago experience, then trying the city’s most iconic foods is a must. Sure, we’ve got an acclaimed fine dining scene…
Got a sweet tooth? Chicago is the place to be. Once known as the candy capital of the world, our city is the birthplace of…
One of the world’s most famous shopping streets is right here in Chicago. The Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue is home to some of the city’s…
Plan your trip around the city’s biggest foodie events like Taste of Chicago in July and Chicago Gourmet in September. And don’t miss the culinary…
If steak is what you want on your plate, you’ve come to the right city. Chicago has always catered to carnivores, whether you’re in the…
These Chicago rooftop bars and restaurants boast beautiful views, refreshing cocktails, and (of course) delicious menus that cover a diverse range of cuisines and cultures.…
Chicago is a city of two waterfronts. Both Lake Michigan and the Chicago River offer stunning views of the city skyline, especially at night when…
Sweet, smoky, spicy…wet, dry, sauce on the side…meaty, fall-off-the-bone…Chicago does barbecue all the ways. Make a pit stop at any one of Chicago’s barbecue hotspots…
Chicago farmers markets are the perfect place to stock up on local produce — and get a taste of each neighborhood’s local flavor. These community…
Carnivores, rejoice! Known as a meat-packing town at the turn of the century, Chicago still knows our way around a hunk of beef. Here’s the…
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