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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…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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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…
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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…
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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…
Blog, Dining
The world’s largest Starbucks is open Chicago
Coffee lovers rejoice — the long-awaited Starbucks Reserve Roastery is open on The Magnificent Mile. The massive five-story location occupies more than 35,000 square feet,…
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…
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