Food & drink
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…
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Chicago food & drink
Get a taste of the country’s top restaurant city.
Food & drink, Theatre & performing arts
Chicago restaurants near theatres
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…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Taste of Chicago
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…
Food & drink
Chicago’s Michelin-rated restaurants: 2021 guide
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…
Food & drink, Parks & outdoors
Chicago Riverwalk restaurants and bars
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…
Food & drink
Where to eat on The Magnificent Mile
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.…
Blog, Food & drink
The world’s largest Starbucks is now open in Chicago
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…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago craft brewery itineraries: Beverly and beyond
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…
Food & drink
Dining with the stars: top Chicago chefs
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…
Food & drink
International food in Chicago’s global neighborhoods
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,…
Food & drink
Classic Chicago neighborhood restaurants
Chicago is home to an array of diverse neighborhoods — 77 to be exact, each with its own distinct vibe and traditions. The one thing…
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…
Food & drink
Unmissable Chicago dessert destinations
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…
Food & drink
Famous Chicago restaurants
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…
Food & drink
5 classic Chicago foods
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…
Food & drink, Shopping and fashion
Where to try classic Chicago candy and sweets
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…
Food & drink, Shopping and fashion
Eat and shop around The Magnificent Mile
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…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Your guide to Chicago’s food festivals
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…
Food & drink
Chicago steakhouse guide
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…
Food & drink
Chicago rooftop bars and restaurants
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.…
Food & drink, Tours & attractions
Chicago dinner cruises
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…
Food & drink
Chicago barbecue hotspots
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…
Food & drink, Parks & outdoors, Shopping and fashion
Shop local at Chicago farmers markets
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…
Food & drink
Dig into Chicago’s best gourmet burgers
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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