Adam Lukach

Eat. Watch. Do. — What’s happening in Chicago this weekend, including soul food drawing huge lines, concerts on the farm and Navy Pier fireworks

May 21, 2021 at 5:59 p.m.

In the immortal words of Rob Thomas: "Man, it's a hot one." And we'll take it! The sun is supposed to come out this weekend, Chicago, so we're gonna hold...

Lolla lineup announced | Supreme new barbecue | Street dining is back

May 19, 2021 at 10:23 p.m.

Good afternoon, Chicago. This week has been a big one for summer activities in the city, as Lollapalooza, Navy Pier and outdoor dining programs by the city have all announced...

People walk on a closed North Broadway in Chicago on June 12, 2020. Dine Out in Lakeview returns this year and will once again block off certain streets in the neighborhood to encourage more activities along the street.

Street vendor plaza in Belmont Cragin, ice cream socials in Rogers Park: Here’s what Chicago Alfresco will look like in 15 neighborhoods this summer

May 26, 2021 at 1:57 p.m.

Blocking off bustling city corridors for expanded outdoor dining proved a boon to struggling Chicago restaurants during the first summer of the COVID-19 pandemic. This summer, the concept will return...

Eat. Watch. Do. — What’s happening in Chicago this weekend, including the Tribune’s new food critics, what to expect if you’re dining out and the return of Lollapalooza

May 14, 2021 at 6:17 p.m.

Hello, Friday, my old friend. This week has been a busy one, so we all deserve a little weekend, as a treat. Today we have a big announcement (huge!) about...

Eat. Watch. Do. — What’s happening in Chicago this week, including ‘Shame of Chicago’ docuseries, new Italian food in Gold Coast and a big change to the Lakefront Trail

May 12, 2021 at 8:27 p.m.

Hello again, Chicago. While warmer weather keeps stalling, the city hasn't waited to bloom. Comeback plans from theaters, festivals and more keep sprouting, and people have been heading outside in...

Eat. Watch. Do. — What’s happening in Chicago this weekend, including Half Acre leaving Lincoln, reopenings everywhere and last-minute Mother’s Day

May 7, 2021 at 7:55 p.m.

Good afternoon, Chicago. It's a beautiful day for the workweek to be over. This weekend, we're celebrating Mother's Day with brunch (takeout or homemade), mimosas, movies and more. We're also...

Eat. Watch. Do. — What’s happening in Chicago this week, including how Tank Noodle got busted, new restaurant reopenings, summer festival comebacks, more

May 5, 2021 at 9:21 p.m.

The sun is out, Chicago! Here's to hoping it stays that way through the weekend. Speaking of the weekend, don't forget about Mother's Day this Sunday — we've got gift...

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