Frei Designs creator Annie Novotny offers her full collection of eco-conscious, classic-with-a-twist clothes, as well as the lines of favorite indie designers, like Brooklyn-based Loup Charmant.
Go for a fun fist pumping party! Did an appearance here once. It is a little outside of Chi town but it surprisingly had a big Italian population. - Vinny, Jersey Shore
Chicken is anything but ordinary here, with each dish given its own global spin. Try the lightly spiced tandoori chicken. Leggi tutto.
If it’s Tuesday, you’ll find fried chicken junkies at this Andersonville hangout, where Gunthorp Farmsbirds are served alongside greens, mashed potatoes, and cornbread.
Go the last Wednesday of every month for a $35 all-you-can-eat buffet (including sushi).
This rock 'n' roll-themed branch of McDonald's (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) draws massive crowds: Its capacity is 300 people, more than three times as many as the average McDonald's.
Built originally as an ice factory, the Fireside Bowl was converted into bowling alleys in the 1940s, when bowling was a favorite Chicago leisure pursuit. Leggi tutto.
While the exterior of Shelly's Loan and Jewelry got a makeover for "The Blues Brothers" (1980), the interior was recreated on a Hollywood Set. Leggi tutto.
In the movie The Break-Up (2006), Gary (Vince Vaughan) and Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) get into a disagreement over Couples Bowling, in scenes shot at the Fireside Bowl. Leggi tutto.
Although British writer Nick Hornby originally set the novel "High Fidelity" in London, the film was set in Chicago at this and other locations. Leggi tutto.
On 9/25-26, you'll find 300+ wineries, 100 of the city’s finest chefs and 65 spirit and beer brands from around the world. Enjoy cooking demos, tasting pavilions, wine seminars, book-signings and more Leggi tutto.
Carrie, the owner and chef, is fabulous. Sit at the bar for the best bar menu in town! -Rick Bayless, Top Chef
The White Sox may be the only team in the league that's had to wear shorts as a part of their uniform: owner Bill Veeck introduced the shorts in 1976. Leggi tutto.
These guys are crazy! Their imagination never ends. A pastry Chefs paradise. Also can check out their website. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
Tickets for upcoming shows are on sale today only! Look for the roaming ticket sellers in the plazas for your chance to get great deals on great upcoming shows! – Team Live Nation
The individual cheese plates are a great choice, which pull from Pastoral's broad selection of artisan fromage. Leggi tutto.
The original Gene's opened in 1972. Last year, the Luszcz family opened this second location across town. The new Lincoln Square satellite is a two-story specialty grocery, ideal for grabbing picnic p Leggi tutto.
On Sundays, wine bottles are half-price, or BYO should you choose (and the corkage is waived).
Made entirely of Cor-Ten steel (which gives the sculpture and the Daley Center their unique rust color), Picasso's sculpture weighs a whopping 160 tons. That’s 320,000 pounds! Leggi tutto.
In "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997), Julianne (Julia Robert) character goes to a White Sox Game with her best friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney) because his fiancée's father owns the team. Leggi tutto.
Co-founders Jake Nickell and Jacob DeHart started the company with $1,000 in seed money after entering an Internet t-shirt design contest.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours (www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com) also offers guided tours of Pullman. Leggi tutto.
After a much needed shake-up, the green eatery's emphasis is on prix-fixe, French-American-based items. Plus, with Season 3 Top Chef finalist Dave Levitski at the helm, you just can't go wrong.
The University boasts 85 Nobel Prize winners. Mingle with current & future prize winners at Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap (1172 E. 55th St.) or one of the Hyde Park's many coffee shops and bookstores. Leggi tutto.
Head over to Off the Grid where you'll find the best food trucks in town! Our Amex Travel specialists recommend the tacos.
The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003) is the first and only dance company to appear on the cover of Time Magazine. Leggi tutto.
Offers a menu featuring around 15 hand-crafted pizza selections toting imported & locally sourced ingredients. They also have a great wine list. Leggi tutto.
Occupying a former gallery, the concrete-floor-clad space is a fitting backdrop for elegantly cool labels that are hard to find elsewhere. Leggi tutto.
