The transformation continues as Navy Pier steps boldly into its second century. Exciting new spaces and dynamic new programing continue to wow the millions of guests who visit the Pier each year. As the People’s Pier, we’ve been expanding our dining, retail, and entertainment offerings and evolving the Pier into an accessible, year-round centerpiece for […]
Riddle us this: What has the potential to be as fun as a full-fledged vacation but requires little planning, zero packing, and a heck of a lot less stress? A daycation! To that end, we asked three Chicagoland influencers to map out morning-to-night itineraries in the neighborhoods they call home: Evanston, the West Loop, and […]
We asked three Chicagoland influencers to map out morning-to-night itineraries in the neighborhoods they call home: Evanston, the West Loop, and Hinsdale. Here, writer, community activist and Dear Evanston co-founder Nina Kavin shares her Evanston hit list. Nina’s Perfect Day Have a leisurely breakfast at either of Curt’s Cafe’s two locations. Their apricot scones are amazing, and so is their […]
We asked three Chicagoland influencers to map out morning-to-night itineraries in the neighborhoods they call home: Evanston, the West Loop, and Hinsdale. Here, Second City Mom blogger Leyla Tran share her West Loop hit list. Leyla’s Perfect Day Start your day with coffee at The Allis, located in the Soho House Chicago. It’s a gorgeous old […]
We asked three Chicagoland influencers to map out morning-to-night itineraries in the neighborhoods they call home: Evanston, the West Loop, and Hinsdale. Here, Paul Virant, chef/owner of Vistro in Hinsdale and Vie in nearby Western Springs, shares his Hinsdale hit list. Paul’s Perfect Day Grab a coffee at Cafe La Fortuna. The owner is a […]
Updated June 14, 2018 Summertime in Chicago — once it truly arrives — is a joy, filled with sunshine, lake breezes, and general good vibes. And no city does outdoor festivals quite like us, especially in terms of sheer volume. We understand the importance of food; in general, we don’t shy away from calories, fried […]
If you’re spending the weekend in Chicago, don’t miss Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at Auditorium Theatre or the inspiring Peace on Earth Film Festival. You can also make your way to Skokie for a family-friendly cooking class; Wilmette for annual One Book, Everybody Reads programming; or Bridgeview for Chicago Fire’s home opener. Alvin Ailey […]
The movie “Source Code,” which comes out April 1 and was filmed in Chicago, features one of our favorite hotties riding a recognizable, if unofficial, local train. According to Rich Moskal, director of the Chicago Film Office, the movie’s stars, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan, were in Chicago filming a small portion of the […]
