Alma Bahman

8 posts by Alma Bahman

Blog, Dining

The City Winery domes are back on the Chicago Riverwalk

The City of Chicago and the State of Illinois have placed restrictions on many events and businesses to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We strongly…

Published on March 9, 2020 by Alma Bahman

Blog, Dining, Museums, Shopping and fashion

24 hours in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood

As its name suggests, Chicago’s Gold Coast has an illustrious history. In the late 1800s, Potter Palmer, one of Chicago’s wealthiest businessmen, built his mansion…

Published on January 27, 2020 by Alma Bahman

Blog, Dining

10 neighborhood favorites to try during Chicago Restaurant Week

The holidays may be over but Chicago still has plenty to celebrate. This month marks the beginning of Chicago Restaurant Week, the most underrated holiday…

Published on January 9, 2020 by Alma Bahman

Dining, Festivals, Free & cheap, Special events

What to eat, drink, and do at Christkindlmarket Chicago

Christkindlmarket has been a holiday tradition in Chicago since 1996. Modeled after the 16th-century holiday markets in Germany, the annual Christmas bazaar in Daley Plaza…

Published on November 1, 2019 by Alma Bahman

Architecture & history, Special events

Open House Chicago: 9 places to explore

Open House Chicago is a free, public architecture festival that opens up the coolest buildings in the city for one weekend a year. Mark your…

Published on October 9, 2019 by Alma Bahman

Tours & attractions

What’s new on the Chicago Riverwalk

Chicago has always been a city of two waterfronts — Lake Michigan, with 26 miles of sandy beachfront, and the Chicago River, which flows through…

Published on July 2, 2019 by Alma Bahman

Festivals, Special events

Where to celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago

Fourth of July is an iconic summer event. And no one celebrates like Chicago. Whether it’s a bustling neighborhood street festival, a scenic boat cruise,…

Published on June 13, 2019 by Alma Bahman