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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…
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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,…
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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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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…
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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.
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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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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…
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14 Chicago 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…
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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…
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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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