Though the name loosely translates to “appetizer” in Greek, expect a pan-global assemblage of wines, beers and small plates ranging from patatas bravas to veggie Thai rolls.
Doused in lustrous, eye-catching wood & stocked with more than 20 tap beers, this joint definitely flashes some transatlantic style. Try the the tea-poached tilapia or mussels. Leggi tutto.
Eat this: Look out for weekly deals on BLTs and more Juicy favorites. Leggi tutto.
Local, organic, good food. Funky and arty. Wonderful Logan square restaurant. -Rick Bayless, Top Chef
The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago is the subject of Robert Altman’s behind the scenes take on dance, "The Company" (2003). A performance of “Blue Snake” was shot at the Auditorium Theatre. Leggi tutto.
She & Him (Zooey Deschanel's band) rolls into town for a free concert at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Monday. You can also check out the fetching ladies in local Chicago group Hollows. Leggi tutto.
Be sure to ask about the seasonal specials. Expect fresh, delightful offerings. Leggi tutto.
The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003), was the first American dance company to appear on TV, and the first to visit Russia. Leggi tutto.
Live music fans congregate at the often standing-room only Double Door, which has hosted thousands of up-and-coming and established musicians, including the Rolling Stones and the Smashing Pumpkins. Leggi tutto.
Located on the 94th floor of the building 1,000 feet above the Magnificent Mile, it's the city's only open-air skywalk. Here you'll see an incredible 360-degree view of Chicago, WI, IN & parts of IL.
Hot dogs and sausages, of course. Any style without ketchup. Fried and cooked in duck fat. Friday's and Saturday's a must. -Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef
Daily passes available from the self-pay station in the parking lot. Or buy an annual pass online at http://LCFPD.org Leggi tutto.
Taco a Trois ($8) is a bargain: choice of steak, chicken or grilled veggies in 3 corn tortillas with 4 garnishes like guac and salsa verde. Leggi tutto.
Expect handcrafted burgers & natural ingredients expertly assembled by chef David Friedman’s staff, as well as the initial crowds of beef-starved foodies. Grand opening coming up on June 1. Leggi tutto.
For a taste of vanishing Vegas, you can't beat this steakhouse (circa 1958) where an order of Caesar salad, New York strip, and multiple Martinis would make Sinatra proud. Leggi tutto.
Colorful gems are the focus of this designer who creates her own collection of pieces but encourages you to DIY at her in-boutique gem bar. Leggi tutto.
Originally built as a movie palace in 1917, The Riviera is now a premiere mid-sized venue for rock and punk concerts. Leggi tutto.
The museum was incorporated in 1893 as the Columbian Museum of Chicago, but the name was changed in 1905 to Field Museum of Natural History to better reflect its focus on the natural sciences.
The draw: made-to-order blended beverages with nutrition boosters like the "fat burner." Leggi tutto.
Great place to stop, right on the water, Tiki Bar, rock’in time. -Russ, The Arrangement
Fun two-level playground for ages 0-4 and 5-12 with bridges, climbers, lots of slides, and spinny seats.
Looking for a tasty vegetarian dish? The inventive roasted acorn squash with date-pistachio couscous and cinnamon-tomato coulis is a welcome choice. Leggi tutto.
"Blues Brothers" (1980) crews filmed in the lobby of the building, but the rest of the chase, up the stairs and in the office itself, was shot on a meticulously re-created set in Hollywood. Leggi tutto.
Roscoe's has been nominated for the 2010 Trip Out Gay Travel Awards for “Best Gay Bar”. If you’d like to vote, or check out the other nominees visit http://www.tripoutgaytravel.com/awards/
Grab some buddies and head over to the Hopleaf, a microbrew emporium of unsurpassed greatness. You don’t have to be a beer nerd to feel compelled to tackle extensive beer selection (over 200) on tap.
The Auditorium Theatre was designed and constructed by famed architects Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan; it opened in 1889. Leggi tutto.
