Restaurant Row welcomed a new face on June 13 — Proxi, the globally-inspired sister restaurant to Sepia. Andrew Zimmerman and Emmanuel Nony have partnered together again to explore the bold flavors of street foods around the world with modern presentations, ranging from snacks and small plates to large dishes for the table. Exotic ingredients and spices […]
Get all you can out of the all-too-short Chicago summer experience by dining outside as often as the weather allows. Even better? Take it up top at some of our new favorite rooftop spaces. (Be sure to check out last year’s list too for even more great spots). Lake breezes, awe-inspiring views, and even a rooftop […]
Get all you can out of the all-too-short Chicago summer experience by dining outside as often as the weather allows. Even better? Take it up top at some of our new favorite rooftop spaces. (Be sure to check out last year’s list too for even more great spots). Lake breezes, awe-inspiring views, and even a rooftop […]
Foodies won’t want to miss the Roscoe Village Burger Fest, the Chicago Margarita Festival or Taste of Evanston. Plus, shop ’til you drop at the North Shore Art Market or Northbrook Sidewalk Sale. Northbrook Sidewalk Sale July 7-8 Northbrook Shop deals at the corner of Church Street and Cherry Lane in downtown Northbrook, where there […]
For the seventh year, our readers have voted for their favorite Chicago-area businesses in 11 categories. But before that, for the first time ever, we asked you to send us your nominations before voting began. We received more than 6,700 nominations! Now that the votes have been tallied, it’s time to announce our Best of […]
This weekend, watch a favorite holiday (yes, holiday!) movie on the beach, look to the sky for a hot-air balloon festival, cheer on wounded veterans in the Warrior Games, shop for art at Chicago Botanic Garden, and laugh with the Capitol Steps. Plus, find a few bonus Fourth of July events. Movie at the Beach: […]
The Fourth of July is around the corner, and if you’re not planning to throw your own pre-fireworks fête, the best thing you can do is show up to someone else’s bearing the best eats and drinks in town. Luckily for us, the Chicagoland area has plenty of them made by some of the most […]
Our 2017 Summer Go Guide continues with even more Chicago events, from festivals and concerts to museum exhibits and outdoor fun. So get going! Summer will (sadly) be over before we know it. Mansions and Millionaires: The McCormickville Walking Tour Saturdays, July 1 to Sept. 2 Driehaus Museum, 40 E. Erie St., Chicago The Driehaus […]
Like any great food city, Chicago’s culinary vibrancy is rooted in an eclectic and dynamic range of food o fferings inspired by cultures around the globe. Our city’s uber-inventive chefs take advantage of the many international grocery stores both in the city proper and Northern suburbs — and so should you. To take a trip around […]
Summer officially arrived June 20, but there have already been quite a few summer events in the past few weeks. The summer fun continues this weekend as Chicago hosts the NHL Draft for the first time ever as well as these five can’t-miss events. “The Faculty Lounge” Opens June 22 Glenview Oil Lamp Theater’s newest […]
