EAT. SHOP. PLAY. Discovering the Best in Chicago
BY MARIS CALLAHAN We finally have the perfect excuse for a post-work cocktail any day of the week. At The Florentine in the Loop, receive a free pizza with the purchase of any beer, wine or cocktail from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The traditional … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Growing up on the East coast, I think there is one thing Chicago lacks: a diner on every block. Sure, the Pick Me Up Cafe has your late night snacking needs and I'd be lying if I said I'd never had a grilled cheese sandwich from … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN From Greektown to Chinatown to Little Italy to Devon Street, Chicago has a wealth of diverse ethnic neighborhoods in which you can immerse yourself in almost any culture. There are several Polish neighborhoods in Chicago and … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Admit it. The weather is getting cold and you've been craving soothing cocktails that will warm you up from the inside, out. Maude's Liquor Bar might be most widely known for its indulgent French fare like French onion fondue, … [Read more...]
BY KELLY ALESSO “Would you like to try a piece of what I think is the most exciting cheese of the season?” Those were the seductive words that greeted me from behind the cheese counter when I popped into Pastoral (home of the amazing Sweet … [Read more...]
BY AMANDA SKRIP The holiday season is here and with it comes lots of celebration, mostly in the form of eating and drinking. If you’ve over-decked the halls with eggnog and cookies-a-plenty, Chicago's Native Foods Café can help you get back … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN You might think that spending a Thursday evening in the private dining room of a white-linen restaurant in one of Chicago's oldest most historical hotels sounds like a huge snooze-fest. I can relate to that, but the Regional Wine … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN Thanksgiving is a day for celebrating, giving thanks and of course, stuffing yourself with as many simple carbohydrates as you can manage before people start looking at you with a combination of disgust and pity. Traditionally, … [Read more...]
BY MARIS CALLAHAN With August winding down, there is no such thing as spending too many evenings drinking cocktails on an outdoor patio, especially if said outdoor patio just so happens to be in the direct proximity of the Chicago River. Bridge … [Read more...]
BY SARAH AMUNDSEN Since cupcake bakeries have been popular in Chicago for the past few years, I am always happy to discover cupcake shops in the city. One of these places is Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique. This bakery has two downtown locations: one in … [Read more...]
