Open since late spring of this year, Millennium Hall -an official partner of the City of Chicago- offers multiple food & beverage options throughout Chicago’s iconic Millennium Park. Located under Cloud Gate -the landmark AKA the Bean- Napolita Pizzeria offers the freshest of pizzas you can imagine. Made with fresh ingredients and baked in 90… Read more »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Many businesses are holding various events and promotions to help fundraise for the cause. The donations will go towards new therapies, treatments, and cancer prevention research. With Cancer being such a universal illness, it’s important to bring awareness and advocate information regarding it. The Hampton Social The Hampton Social… Read more »
Chicago’s turning purple with the city’s latest “Prince: The Immersive Experience” — an interactive music experience following the artist’s life on the Magnificent Mile. Step into iconic images such as Prince’s Purple Rain album cover and the bathtub scene from “When Doves Cry,” or head into his Paisley Park Studio A workspace, where he mixed… Read more »
A memorable trip is never complete without collecting some souvenirs! All across the city you can find gift shops and speciality stores for the perfect item to commemorate your trip. Here are seven locations to pick the right souvenir for you and those back home. Art Institute of Chicago The quintessential place to find quality… Read more »
An introduction to Chicago’s diverse community areas Each one of Chicago’s 77 neighborhoods has its unique and local charms and plenty of local businesses to explore. August is Black Owned Business Month, so make sure to check out these neighborhoods and their hottest of spots. BRONZEVILLE Historically known as Chicago’s ‘Black Metropolis,’Bronzeville is known for… Read more »
The Prince Immersive Experience is a must! I mean come on…it’s Prince. Go PURPLE at this interactive exhibit celebrating one of the world’s great performers! Be a music producer and remix ‘Let’s go Crazy’ in mock studio, see exclusive artifacts and more at this exhibit curated by The Prince Estate!
Join us for a discovery of three of Chicago’s most diverse communities PILSEN The first immigrants in this neighborhood were from Germany and the former Czechoslovakia. Today, Pilsen is shaped by generations of Mexican-American families. DO National Museum of Mexican Art The NMMA has an impressive permanent collection but during this time of year it… Read more »
Enhance your Chicago dining experience by pairing it with a show. Explore the multifaceted talent of the city with these spectacular offerings. Luminaire at Cabaret ZaZou Cabaret ZaZou’s premier production takes immersive entertainment to a new level. Housed in an extraordinary Belgian Spiegeltent at the Cambria Hotel, Luminaire creates a world where international cirque performers… Read more »
Avoid the cold with some indoor activities throughout Chicago. Harry Potter Magic at Play No need to catch the Hogwarts Express to visit the magical world of Harry Potter. This November, it will visit Chicago’s Water Tower Place in the form of an explorative magical adventure. Magic at Play is a hands-on experience that promises…
By now, it’s a tradition: pasta the night before the big race. This year, fuel up at these premiere pasta locations. Happy dining, and good luck Chicago Marathon runners! Rosebud With four downtown and a good number of suburban locations, and sister restaurants Carmine’s and Rosetta’s, Alex Dana’s Rosebud Italian is probably one of Chicago’s… Read more »
Chicago concierges and our editor weigh in on their favorite brunch places Sharyne Tu – Macy’s on State Street YOLK TEST KITCHEN “I love brunch at the Yolk Test Kitchen on Milwaukee Avenue. I really enjoyed the Chilaquilles. It’s a very tasty and generous portion. My friend loves the Chicken & Waffles there.” DIM SUM… Read more »