Chicago Like a Local blog

Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.

Blog, Dining

Explore Chicago one slice at a time with the new Chicago Pizza Pass

Chicago’s dynamic dining scene is home to an array of iconic pizza places, featuring everything from the city’s famous deep dish to crispy tavern style…

Festivals

Chicago summer street festivals: your ultimate guide

Summer in Chicago wouldn’t be the same without its iconic street festivals. Located in vibrant neighborhoods across the city, these local-favorite events are a great…

Blog, Dining

All the Chicago spots featured in season four of The Bear

While Chicago is a familiar backdrop for hit TV shows, it’s always a treat to see our amazing city highlighted on screen. That was the…

Music, Nightlife

Explore Chicago jazz

Chicago is home to a legendary jazz scene. You’ll find contemporary clubs giving the spotlight to surprising new sounds, a free downtown festival dedicated to…

Food & drink, Nightlife

Chicago’s retro speakeasies and bars

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…

Blog, Dining

Where the cast of The Bear dines in Chicago

While the latest seasons of The Bear are mainly set in a fictional fine-dining restaurant, the show is also a love letter to Chicago’s real-life…

Dining

An ode to Italian beef: everything you need to know about Chicago’s iconic sandwich

Chicago has invented many world-famous dishes, from deep dish pizza to the jibarito to the brownie and beyond. But few are as iconic, or as…

Museums & art, Parks & outdoors, Tours & attractions

The Bean (Cloud Gate) in Chicago

Cloud Gate, aka “The Bean”, is one of Chicago’s most popular sights. The monumental work of art anchors downtown Millennium Park and reflects the city’s…