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Where to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025 in Chicago

With options ranging from picturesque skyline views to charming candlelit dinners, Valentine’s Day in Chicago offers endless ways to celebrate love. Grab your date and get ready to explore the most romantic spots the Windy City has to offer.  Navy Pier Plenty of Options: Chicago’s favorite lakefront destination has plenty of specials in store. Head… Read more »

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Chicago Restaurant Week 2025: A Second Helping of Great Deals

The first weekend of Chicago Restaurant Week 2025 has come and gone. But don’t worry, it runs through Feb. 9, giving you plenty of time to dive into the city’s vibrant culinary scene. This annual event provides an opportunity to explore a variety of restaurants, from hidden gems to renowned dining destinations. We’ve already shared… Read more »

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Geja’s Café: Historic, Intimate Sophistication in Lincoln Park 

Unparalleled Ambience: Since opening in 1965, Geja’s Cafe in Lincoln Park has earned its status as Chicago’s ultimate destination for a romantic dinner, with cozy candlelit booths and live flamenco and classical guitarists helping to create the ultimate atmosphere for a fondue meal. Throughout its history, countless first dates, anniversaries and marriage proposals have taken… Read more »

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Unmissable Chicago Restaurant Week 2025 Deals

One of the Windy City’s most anticipated events of the new year, Chicago Restaurant Week 2025 offers special deals on multi-course prix fixe meals at participating locations with brunch and lunch for $30 and/or dinner for $45 or $60. After looking through more than 470 restaurants from the list, we’ve hand-picked some promising dishes at… Read more »

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Don’t Miss These Chicago Theater Experiences – Winter 2025

With productions from national tours and dozens of local companies doing outstanding work, the Chicago theater scene is one of the nation’s best. Below, check out some of the plays we’re looking forward to seeing in Winter 2025. It includes Chicago-only productions, contemporary and classic musicals and one of opera’s most famous scores. Be sure… Read more »

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Sipping Through the Past: Time-Travel at These Old Chicago Bars

Prohibition still captivates the public’s imagination more than 100 years later. This is especially true in Chicago thanks to numerous depictions in popular culture in the ensuing decades. Remnants of those days still exist at the old Chicago bars listed below. Many have a history as speakeasies, while others evoke Roaring Twenties glamor. Green Mill… Read more »

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Beyond Closing Time: Extend the Party at These Chicago Late-Night Bars

New York might be the city that never sleeps, but Chicago has its fair share of late-night bars, too. At these eight bars and nightclubs, the party can stay alive well past midnight. KINGSTON MINES Living History with Live Music: Kingston Mines, which opened in 1968, is the oldest continuously operating blues club in Chicago…. Read more »

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Collectibles, Toys and Fan Favorites: Chicago Pop Culture Shops

From comic books and designer figurines to Harry Potter merch, these Chicago pop culture shops have everything their biggest fans want. The list below highlights interesting pop culture shops across the city. Harry Potter Shop Enchanting Experience: Opened in April 2025, the Harry Potter Shop is the newest addition to the Magnificent Mile. Discover themed… Read more »