Lincoln Park: A place for sightseeing and shopping
With quaint tree-shaded streets, historic homes and sweet boutiques, Lincoln Park is made for wandering. This agenda is heavy on the shopping, so bring your credit card, ironclad willpower or...
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River North & Streeterville: Eat, walk, repeat
Chicago's entertainment district, River North, fills with party-hard revelers at night, but there's plenty to enjoy before sunset if that's not your scene. This agenda starts on River North's west...
Lakeview East & Boystown: Shopping, dining and a side of laughs are on the menu
If you only end up in Lakeview for a Cubs game, you're missing out. Eastward from the Friendly Confines, you'll find a lively dining and shopping scene along Broadway and...
West Loop: Upscale eats and quaint boutiques await
Thanks to Randolph Street Restaurant Row and the art galleries of Fulton Market, the West Loop has been a hip 'hood for years, but it's only gotten hotter as of...
Hyde Park: Culture, fashion and views
This South Side neighborhood has a little bit of everything you could want in a daylong outing: historic architecture, tranquil green space and inspiring culture (not to mention the world-class...
Did somebody order a pizza? 5 trusty bars that welcome pizza delivery
In one corner, you have a cozy tavern with a killer beer list. In the other, a pizza joint tempting you to order takeout. You don't have to choose: For...
Meet Emily Nejad, the woman behind Chicago’s most whimsical, over-the-top cakes
Doctors see people when they're sick. Lawyers see people when they're in trouble. In Emily Nejad's line of work, her customers come to her to celebrate the very happiest of...
Light it up: the ultimate summer grill guide
Charcoal or gas? Brats or burgers? Rare, medium or well-done? No matter what side of these debates you're on, chances are you can afford to level up your grill skills...
Drink This: The cocktail that’s never leaving the menu at CH Distillery
CH Distillery bar director Azrhiel Frost tells me that she can dream up a cocktail to suit any taste or whim, but I really wouldn't know. Every time I go...
As seen on Facebook: Are those timeline-advertised products really worth the money?
You're scrolling through your Facebook feed and you see it, again. Those shoes. That curling iron. Are they really as "amazing" as the 578 commenters insist they are? A new...