Finding the perfect gift isn’t always easy, but these neighborhood shops are a good start to find unique and special things for those you love. Or yourself of course. The Fig Tree – Cute greeting cards and more Almost everyone’s review of this store includes the word “cute.” It’s full of small, cute, and unique… Read more »
They make a perfect holiday gift, for yourself or -if you have to- someone you dearly love. Here’s where to find some of Chicago’s best chocolates: HENDRICKX BELGIAN BREAD CRAFTER This Belgian bakery in the heart of the Gold Coast not only has some of the best bread and croissants in the city, their triple… Read more »
The Auditorium Theatre has a past that follows the path of Chicago’s history. From the Great Chicago Fire and World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893 to the great rock and roll era of the 1960s. From the 1970s to the present. From opera to hip-hop, from political conventions to sporting events, the Auditorium Theatre has played a… Read more »
The Dandy Crown, a River West neighborhood cocktail-focused restaurant and bar, just announced several Merry & Bright holiday events. The Dandy Crown will also reopen its second floor lounge for the first time since March 2020, providing an extra interior room. Plus, the outdoor patio remains a year-round option, fueled by fire pits, propane heaters,… Read more »
AN IMMERSIVE FOOD AND THEATER EXPERIENCE “A Recipe For Disaster,” is an immersive food and theater experience written by James Beard Award-winning Chef Rick Bayless, Windy City Playhouse Artistic Director Amy Rubenstein and Windy City Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Carl Menninger, directed by Jeff Award Winner David H. Bell. The Story Bayless, Rubenstein and Carl… Read more »
Blue Man Group will welcome colder temperatures this fall and holiday season with an expanded performance schedule at Chicago’s Briar Street Theatre. The added performances include Blue Man Group Chicago’s first-ever shows on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, bringing louder drummer boys and not so silent nights to Chicago locals and visitors alike this holiday… Read more »
What better meal to survive a dark and cold day than a tasty bowl of pasta? We’ve selected some of the hottest Italian restaurants offering the most delicious carbs to keep you warm! Mario’s Table – Gold Coast In an ever-changing culinary world of molecular cuisine and Michelin stars, there’s no better place for pasta… Read more »
Photo by Erik Witsoe on Unsplash It’s raining, it’s pouring, but that doesn’t mean your day has to be boring! Chicago is full of indoor activities perfect for uncooperative weather. Don’t let a little drizzle stop you from having a great Chicago experience- check out some of our ideas on how to spend a gloomy… Read more »
Winter is here, time to dress appropriately. And that includes the right hat. Here are some of Chicago’s coolest places to shop for the perfect headpiece. OPTIMO Set in one of Chicago’s most iconic buildings, the Monadnock, Optimo is a must-visit shop when wandering the Loop. Graham Thompson, who founded the storefront 25 years ago,… Read more »
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