Chicago is a melting pot of cultures and the local restaurant scene is no different. Check out these global hotspots that concierge voted as their favorites! Shannon Boland – LondonHouse Carnivale Influence: South America, Spain, and the Caribbean A fun, vibrant space with live performances and a menu with inspired cuisine like paella de mariscos… Read more »
Zeferino Toledo – Radisson Blu The Dearborn Seasonal Midwestern dishes make up the brunt of The Dearborn’s eclectic menu which includes shareable plates like blue crab hushpuppies and entrees like USDA Prime chicken fried steak. Unfussy yet creative, you’ll love the delectable choices from the appetizers to the desserts and all the cocktails in between…. Read more »
You can see food and you can seafood – and concierges see these seafood hotspots as some of their faves for 2020! Laura Cantor – Randolph Tower City Apartments Catch 35 With exciting seasonal specials each month and an innovative menu and ambience, Catch 35 is the perfect spot to indulge in seafood faves alongside… Read more »
Booming thuds and roars fill the mist around the Pier; something wicked this way comes. Excision has returned to Chicago as a part of his new tour, Apex. Jeff Abel, better know as Excision, is a producer and DJ, who is best known for his heavy electronic music and exceptional concert venues. His music consists… Read more »
I can’t think of a better way to welcome spring than with the Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier. This botanist’s blowout puts my garage garden to shame. Five days of live shows, competitions, and educational programs makes this an event you won’t want to miss. The show is broken into 16 themed… Read more »
Navy Pier is a haven for local art and culture. New and unique exhibits are always coming into the iconic pier. Loop is one such exhibit. Loop is an interactive art piece by popular artists Olivier Girouard and Jonathan Villeneuve, known for their many public artworks across Canada, in collaboration with creative studio Ottoblix. This… Read more »
Navy Pier is celebrating one of the worlds biggest parties! Carnival (or Carnaval) was originally meant to be a blowout party before Lent, but now a days more and more people are finding reasons to join the party. Carnival is a celebration all around the world. Now you can join the masquerade mania on March… Read more »
If you’re looking for some of Chicago’s most unique hot spots to shop for yourself or your loved ones, look no further. Below are some of the best spots to shop, eat and enjoy yourself. Magnificent Mile Not only does the Magnificent Mile on Michigan Ave. contain the water tower with dozens of shops in… Read more »
Chicago’s 12th annual Restaurant week began January 25th and will be happening all across Chicago until February 7th. If you’ve always wanted to try different restaurants around the city, then this is your time to shine! With over dozens of restaurants participating there is an endless amount of food to consume from now until then! Here… Read more »
Just when you thought going to a beach…in Chicago…in January was nearly impossible, Navy Pier makes it happen! From January 19-February 3, head to The Beach Chicago, an interactive, immersive art installation consisting of a large, open room filled with more than one MILLION recyclable plastic balls. Surrounding this massive ball pit are all things… Read more »
For the 13th year, theater lovers will be able to enjoy deep-discounted seats to many productions throughout the city and region during Chicago Theatre Week 2025. The program, a collaboration between the League of Chicago Theaters and Choose Chicago, runs from Feb. 6-16. Tickets for all participating shows are $30 or $15, with some for… Read more »
Since opening in 2023, Marina’s Bistro and Rum Bar has become the go-to spot for Puerto Rican cuisine on Chicago’s North Side. What to Expect Guests at Chef Eric Roldan’s cozy Uptown restaurant are greeted with an amuse-bouche of fried plantain chips and guava butter. Starters include an avocado salad, soup of the day and… Read more »