Blog, Dining
Sober Chicago: non-alcoholic bars, bottle shops, and more for Dry January and beyond
After the indulgence of the holiday season, January is a time when people tend to cut back and seek out dry bars, mocktails, and other…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
Chicago Like a Local blog
Unique perspectives on the city from the people who live here.
Latest blog posts
Dining, Special events
Travel the world with these 17 international restaurants during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
Taste the world — all within one city — during Chicago Restaurant Week. This winter, hundreds of Chicago restaurants will be offering special prix fixe…
Dining, Special events
19 women- and minority-owned favorites to try during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
You haven’t gotten a real taste of Chicago’s dynamic restaurant scene until you’ve explored the city’s many diverse-owned eateries, from cozy neighborhood favorites to high-end…
Dining, Special events
16 new restaurants to try during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
There’s no better time to experience the city’s acclaimed restaurant scene than Chicago Restaurant Week. The 19th annual edition of the annual foodie fest, which…
Dining, Special events
17 award-winning restaurants offering Chicago Restaurant Week 2026 deals
Want to get a taste of Chicago’s top dining experiences without breaking the bank? Chicago Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to start checking off…
Dining, Special events
20+ restaurants for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve 2026 dinner in Chicago
As the year winds down, the city’s dining scene lights up as brightly as the fireworks over Navy Pier. Ring in 2026 with exciting New…
Dining
Where to enjoy a holiday dinner in Chicago: restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Hanukkah
Chicago’s award-winning restaurants are ready to celebrate the holidays. The city’s dining scene goes all out for the most wonderful time of the year, with…
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…
Dining, Special events
Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner 2025 in Chicago
Chicago is a dining destination 365 days a year, which means there are tons of amazing restaurants open on Thanksgiving. After you’ve worked up an…
Blog, Dining
Chicago’s oldest neighborhood restaurants
Chicago’s much-lauded dining scene has earned a well-deserved reputation as the ultimate foodie city. Restaurants offer everything from iconic Chicago fare like deep dish pizza…
Dining
A guide to Chicago’s iconic pizza scene: must-try local spots from deep dish to tavern style
Home to some of the world’s most iconic pies, the pizza scene in Chicago rises to the occasion no matter how you slice it. The…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Blog, Dining, Special events
50+ Chicago spots to check out for National Black Business Month
August is National Black Business Month, the perfect time to put a spotlight on Chicago’s wealth of Black-owned businesses. Chicago’s Black entrepreneurs are an integral…
Explore Chicago hotels, flights, deals, and more
Plan your trip
