
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago’s James Beard Award winners
Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Award winners. Since the first ceremony in 1991, this national award has become the…
Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Award winners. Since the first ceremony in 1991, this national award has become the…
Chicago is a city known for its restaurants. There are world-renowned fine dining, celebrity-chef helmed hot spots, and local favorites that have been around for…
Chicago’s food halls let you sample some of the city’s best bites and sips all in one place. You can eat, sip, shop, learn, and…
Chicago is home to thousands of restaurants, from fine dining to cheap eats to international fare and everything in between. So how do food lovers…
Chicago is a city that knows how to have a good time. First, our brewery boom turned us into the country’s craft beer capital. Now,…
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.…
With dozens of Michelin-starred restaurants and James Beard awards, Chicago’s fine dining restaurants draw in locals and visitors from all over. And while their food…
There’s something about sitting outside that just makes beer taste better. At least, that’s what we’ve found at Chicago’s best outdoor bars. And since Chicago…
A history-laden rising star in the world of craft beer, Chicago is home to some of the biggest names and most promising up-and-comers in the…
Craft beer lovers flock to Chicago to get a taste of our dynamic brewing scene. A brewery tour can take you behind the scenes of…
These scenic waterfront neighborhoods are home to a historic zoo, popular shopping corridors, an iconic stadium, an amazing restaurant scene — and lots of great…
Historic architecture and world-renowned cultural institutions aren’t the only things that define downtown Chicago. The heart of the city, made up of the Loop and…