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The best Chicago picnic spots
Summer is picnic season in Chicago. While there are plenty of amazing restaurants with outdoor dining, sometimes nothing can beat an old-fashioned picnic in the…
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Things to do in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood
Summer is the absolute best season to explore the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The vibrant area puts their Puerto Rican heritage on proud display, from the…
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Now open: Chicago bars and breweries with outdoor seating
It’s time to raise a glass because Chicago’s bars and breweries are reopening for outdoor seating. That means you can soak up the summer sun…
Dining
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Chicago with takeout specials, margarita kits, and more
Cinco de Mayo in Chicago might look a little different this year, but there’s no reason we can’t still celebrate at home. The city’s restaurants…
Dining
Chicago chefs share favorite recipes and cocktails to make at home
Chicago’s culinary scene is known for being as diverse as the city itself. On any given night, you can dine at a New Orleans-style tavern,…
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…
Blog, Dining
Food events in Chicago this March
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…
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Explore Chicago’s North Shore
Chicago’s North Shore is the perfect base for a trip to Chicago. Bordering the city along the shores of Lake Michigan, the North Shore is…
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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…
Dining, Special events
9 award-winning spots not to miss during Chicago Restaurant Week
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…
Blog, Dining
Take a look inside the new Time Out Market Chicago
One of the most anticipated openings of the year — Time Out Market Chicago — is now open in the West Loop. The new food…
Dining
Chicago’s newest Michelin Guide restaurants
Every year, Michelin releases their famed city guides that rate the best restaurants in top dining destinations around the world. And this year’s guide only…
Dining
Chicago’s dog-friendly bars and restaurants
Traveling with your pup means scouting out the best dog-friendly bars and restaurants wherever you go. And in Chicago, there’s no shortage of spots to…
Dining
4 new food halls to try in Chicago
Food halls are all about variety. They offer a little bit of everything, bringing flavors from all around the world to one place — kind…
Dining
5 new things to check out at Taste of Chicago
The world’s largest free-admission food festival, Taste of Chicago, is back this week (July 10 – 14) in Grant Park. We all know about the 300+…
Dining
11 vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Chicago for a meat-free meal
When it comes to dining out, vegetarians are often left with limited options. Not in Chicago. The city has always been known for its diverse…
Dining
A food tour of Chicago’s Albany Park: 7 places to try
From freshly pressed tortillas to skewers of filet mignon, this northwest side enclave has it all.
Dining, Special events
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day 2021 at these Chicago bars and restaurants
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago is a celebration like no other. And the local bars and restaurant are getting in the Irish spirit with specials…
Dining
Romance blooms at Chicago’s lovebird-led restaurants
There’s no better was to celebrate Valentine’s Day than an intimate dinner for two. And there’s really nothing more fitting than booking a favorite Chicago restaurant…
Dining
8 Chicago restaurant openings to watch in 2019
Chicago flies its foodie flag proudly. Michelin-starred restaurants, food festivals and the James Beard Foundation Awards are as much a part of the city’s landscape…
Dining
Chicago pizza: 13 must-try local spots
Mark your calendars: National Pizza Week is Jan. 13 – 19, 2019. Whether it’s a real holiday or not, it’s the perfect excuse to chow down…
Dining
14 neighborhood bars where you can drink like a local
There are neighborhood bars in every corner of the Chicago, from basement dives to old-school taverns. The one thing they all have in common? They’re…
Dining, Festivals, Special events
Come “Rock the Fork” at two of Chicago Gourmet’s new events
Food and music – they’re a fabulous pair, and “two of Chicago’s most beloved cultural institutions,” says Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining
Here’s why you should absolutely visit Chicago
Welcome to the major U.S. city that feels like home. How can that be, you may ask. Well, home isn’t just a place; it’s a…
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