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 »
This Wednesday, September 28th, Chicago chefs are coming together to raise money for Puerto Rico. Proceeds will go towards World Central Kitchen, who is on the frontlines in Puerto Rico providing warm meals to those devastated by the hurricane. A week after raising $110,000 for the victims of the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, more than… Read more »
This year, bring Chicago’s favorite restaurants home for Rosh Hashanah dinner. Some of the Windy City’s best are serving up special menus this holiday weekend (Sunday, September 25 through Monday, September 26) for both dine-in and takeout. ABA, Fulton Market This West Loop staple offers a Mediterranean twist on classic Jewish dishes. The restaurant’s menu… Read more »
Chicago Gourmet, one of the nation’s most distinguished food festivals, is ready to rock your Oktoberfest with a Sünday Fünday to remember! As a new festival highlight for 2022, Chef Sarah Grueneberg (Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio) will host Prost! Guests will enjoy chef takes on classic German delights, oom-pah bands, fun cocktails, and of course, plenty of… Read more »
Are you traveling as a family? Finding spaces that accommodate large groups and children can be a hassle. Luckily, Chicago is filled with family friendly restaurants that will welcome patrons of any age. Here are our top picks. Stax Cafe This cafe specializes in breakfast classics with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. In its two locations… Read more »
As the summer winds down, that doesn’t mean the city’s festivities leave with the season. There are plenty of festivals into the fall months to celebrate! Taste of Greektown Experience Mediterranean culture in the city at Taste of Greektown. Enjoy traditional Greek food, live bands and dancers, and on-site activities like gyro eating contests, from… Read more »
Catch 35, one of Chicago’s favorite seafood restaurants in the world-renowned Theater District, now has outdoor dining! The brand new patio is the perfect place to enjoy great seafood, a good glass of wine and amazing views of Chicago landmarks such as the iconic ‘corn cobs’ of Marina City. Whether you want to enjoy people-watching,… Read more »
The James Beard Awards concluded Monday, June 13. The awards celebrate leaders in the culinary and food media industries. Over 20 winners were awarded across various categories regarding best restaurants, bars, chefs, food media, and more. Chicago’s own Erick Williams was awarded Best Chef in the Great Lakes region. Williams is the owner of Virtue… Read more »
This weekend marks the 2022 James Beard Awards. The James Beard Awards is one of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world, honoring outstanding creators in the culinary and food media industries nationwide. The three day long event will take place across the weekend of June 11 – June 13. Media Awards The James… Read more »
Summer is here, which means Chicago Rooftop Season is here! Chicago has so many rooftops to pick from, it’s hard to choose just one. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out our list of some of the best rooftops Chicago has to offer. Cindy’s Rooftop Looking to find breathtaking panoramic views of both the… Read more »
The Museum of Contemporary Art is hoping to make your summer weekdays melodic with their annual summer concert series! The return of Tuesdays on the Terrace kicks off on June 13th with Coco Elysses taking the stage. Until August 29th, MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden will be infused with music by Chicago’s internationally… Read more »
On May 7, prepare yourself for National Mural Day as Chicago celebrates some of the most iconic architectural artwork… and guess what? It’s free! Discover impressive works of art located in Chicago’s vibrant Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods. This year, the city of Chicago has collaborated to create over 20 stops featuring a variety of… Read more »