11 Chicago Restaurants Serving Summer's Best Salads

Summer may be ice cream and burger season, but it’s also the easiest and most enjoyable time all year to eat your fruits and vegetables with the plethora of local produce available. These chefs are upping the salad ante, with salads to savor rather than scarf down on your lunch break. Homestead on the Roof […]

Weekend 101: Father's Day Weekend 2019

Celebrate Dad all weekend long with a Pride Month event at Shedd Aquarium, a craft beer tasting at Lincoln Park Zoo, a Latin arts and music festival at Navy Pier, two can’t-miss food fests, and more. Shedd Pride Night June 14 Chicago This after-hours event will feature pop-up animal encounters, a DJ, food, a special […]

The Ultimate 2019 Guide to Chicago-Area Farmers Markets

Finally, summer is upon us and farmers market season is back in full swing. Local markets bring us city (and suburb) folk fresh fruits and vegetables, music, baked goods, and more, and the markets offer the perfect way to support local farmers. Here’s our ultimate list of pretty much every farmers market in Chicago and […]

Weekend 101: June 7-9

This weekend is all about festivals, from a food truck social to a can’t-miss experience for book lovers. Plus, celebrate Pride Month with a new series from ComedySportz Chicago. Josh Groban June 7 Highland Park Josh Groban brings his Bridges Tour to Ravinia on June 7, and you’ll receive his newest album with your ticket […]

5 Can’t-Miss Chicago Festivals to Put on Your Calendar

From family-friendly music festivals to food fests serving up delicious fare, here are five Chicago area festivals to check out this summer. Pride Month Throughout June  This year, Pride Month is jam-packed with nearly a hundred different political, social, and cultural hap­penings reflecting the important influence of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. Chicago’s Boystown was America’s first […]

5 Hot Dog Recipes for Memorial Day and Beyond

Can we all agree? The Chicago dog is top dog. But if you love hot dogs, and want to impress friends and family this Memorial Day weekend, we’ve got five hot dog recipes from around the country that put a gourmet spin on the classic backyard barbecue fare. Here are five fun ways chefs prepare […]

9 Best Chicago Rooftop Restaurants — 2019 Edition

When summer in Chicago finally arrives, we’ve got to soak up every last second of that sun and warmth while we can. Dine al fresco at these rooftops to get incredible food and cocktails plus your dose of vitamin D. Homestead on the Roof Dine beside the 10,000 square-foot secret garden above Roots Pizza in […]