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Chicago restaurants for a festive holiday dinner
If you’re not planning to stay home for the holidays, this is the perfect time to experience Chicago’s award-winning dining scene. Our restaurants go all…
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Where to order Thanksgiving dinner in Chicago: carry-out and delivery
Thanksgiving is going to look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to celebrate. Enjoy a delicious meal and…
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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…
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Hot chocolate spots to warm up a Chicago winter
The best way to stay warm during a Chicago winter? Lots of hot chocolate. It’s the perfect pit stop during a day of exploring the…
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 & 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…
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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+…
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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, Special events
Chicago bachelorette party: 6 ways to celebrate in the city
Planning one last fling before the ring? Chicago is the perfect spot for a getaway with your girls. That’s because there’s a little something for…
Dining
A food tour of Chicago’s Albany Park: 7 places to try
One of my favorite things about living in Chicago is our abundance of riches, culinarily speaking. I’ve been here nearly a decade, and yet, I’m…
Dining, Special events
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at these Chicago bars & 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Music
24 hours in Pilsen
Exploring Pilsen is a truly intoxicating experience, even by Chicago standards. Rich in Latino culture, it’s a neighborhood brimming with music, art, culinary tradition and nightlife…
Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Hotels
8 outside-the-box Chicago experiences
Exhibitions not your thing? Only go to the ballpark to grab a hotdog? Can’t sit still long enough to take in a show? If you…
Architecture & history, Arts, culture & entertainment, Dining, Free & cheap
Discover Chicago stories powered by Vamonde
The one thing that strikes me about living in Chicago is that, no matter how long one lives here, there are always plenty of new…
Dining, Nightlife
4 cozy neighborhood coffee shops in Chicago
The best coffee shops do more than pour a good cup of joe. Like the Parisian cafes of centuries ago, which served as a social…
Dining, Nightlife
Celebrity watch at these Chicago hot spots
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Chicago’s award-winning culture proves it’s the city at the top
Home to world-renowned architecture, restaurants, parks, museums and theater, nestled into 77 unique neighborhoods, Chicago just keeps besting itself.
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