Dining, Special events
19 new restaurants to try during Chicago Restaurant Week 2026
There’s no better time to experience the city’s acclaimed restaurant scene than Chicago Restaurant Week. The 19th edition of the annual foodie fest, which takes…
National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen
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Theater & dance
16 must-see shows during Chicago Theatre Week 2025
There’s no better time to experience the city’s vibrant theatre scene than Chicago Theatre Week. This highly anticipated event, now in its 13th year, offers…
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.…
Dining
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…
Blog, Theater & dance
10 small stage shows to see during Chicago Theatre Week
Chicago boasts dozens of award-winning, major productions that have graced Broadway stages and beyond — but it also offers much more than just those big…
Architecture & history
Last chance: Experience the Chicago Architecture Biennial
If you haven’t made it to the Cultural Center for the centerpiece exhibit of the Chicago Architecture Biennial you still have time — but not…
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…
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,…
Blog
Winter guide to Chicago’s Millennium Park
Winter is a magical time to visit Millennium Park. This iconic lakefront park in the heart of the city is home to some of Chicago’s…
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