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Multiple plates of food at Spiaggia restaurant in Chicago

Food & drink

Where to eat on The Magnificent Mile

The Magnificent Mile is Chicago’s most iconic shopping district, famous for its never-ending blocks of high-end retail, designer showrooms, and flagship locations for famous brands.…

Blog, Dining

The world’s largest Starbucks is now open in Chicago

Coffee lovers rejoice — the long-awaited Starbucks Reserve Roastery is now open on The Magnificent Mile. The massive five-story location occupies more than 35,000 square…

Published on November 17, 2019 by Kelsey O'Connor

Food & drink, Shopping and fashion

Eat and shop around The Magnificent Mile

One of the world’s most famous shopping streets is right here in Chicago. The Magnificent Mile on Michigan Avenue is home to some of the city’s…

Shopping and fashion

Shopping on The Magnificent Mile

The Magnificent Mile is one of the most iconic shopping area’s in the world. This cosmopolitan, history-packed strip on downtown Michigan Avenue between the Michigan Avenue…