Food & drink
Michelin guide to Chicago: Michelin star & Bib Gourmand restaurants
This year’s Michelin Guide confirms Chicago’s status as a dining mecca. The prestigious guide has awarded 21 Chicago restaurants with Michelin star honors. The list…
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Dining, Festivals, Special events
What to eat, drink, and buy at Christkindlmarket Chicago 2025
Christkindlmarket has been a holiday tradition in Chicago since 1996. Modeled after the 16th-century holiday markets in Germany, the free-admission outdoor bazaar in downtown Daley…
Nightlife
20+ holiday pop-up bars and experiences in Chicago
This winter, Chicago raises the bar on how to toast the season. Across the city, top bars and restaurants are decking their halls with dazzling…
Blog, Shopping
Your ultimate Chicago gift guide: Local inspiration for your holiday shopping list
Forget socks and generic gift cards. This holiday season in Chicago, let the city inspire your gift shopping list. From made-in-Chicago goods to Chicago-themed items…
Shopping and fashion
Your Chicago State Street shopping guide
Chicago’s State Street is a one-stop spot for some of the city’s best shopping. Locals head here for the blocks on blocks of modern malls,…
Blog, Family, Hotels, Special events
10 Chicago hotels decking the halls for the holidays
When it comes to holiday cheer, no city sparkles quite like Chicago. Stroll through downtown to see skaters gliding across picturesque ice skating rinks, sip…
Special events
Chicago summer 2026 preview: Top events and openings
This summer is shaping up to be one for the books in Chicago. From historic openings to exciting new attractions, there’s won’t be a shortage…
Theater & dance
18+ holiday shows to see in Chicago this winter
When the weather turns cold, Chicago’s stages heat up, bringing the magic of the holidays to the spotlight. Audiences of all ages can embrace holiday…
Shopping and fashion, Special events
Shop Chicago’s gift-filled holiday markets
Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Chicago is home to a magical array of holiday markets, from artisan pop-ups with cool handmade items…
Blog, Shopping and fashion
A guide to holiday shopping in Chicago’s neighborhoods
Chicago’s neighborhoods are overflowing with shopping options, making them the perfect place to discover one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on your list. You could spend days…
Blog, Nightlife
Winter rooftop bars, curling, and igloos in Chicago
Rooftop bar season is year-round in Chicago. These seasonal spaces are the perfect place to cure your cabin fever while still staying warm and cozy…
Shopping and fashion
Shopping on The Magnificent Mile
The Magnificent Mile is one of the most iconic shopping areas in the world. Located between the Michigan Avenue Bridge and Oak Street, this cosmopolitan,…
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