Monthly Archives: June 2011
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We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with comedian Carlos Mencia
The popular comedian dishes on everything from the Cubs to answering his critics By Jennifer Billock Comedian Carlos Mencia has kept a relatively low profile since the end of his show, Mind of Mencia. But with an upcoming performance at The Chicago Improv in Schaumburg (June 24-25), The Real Chicago took the opportunity to catch ... -
Bobby’s Bike Hike: Check out a healthy, fun and informative way to explore the city
By Trent Modglin When asking Bobby’s Bike Hike founder Jeremy Lewno about spending a day, or weekend, biking around Chicago, the enthusiasm in his voice is palpable. Enthusiasm not only for biking, but for the city he calls home as well. “I think riding a bike is the best way you can spend a summer ... -
Good eats at Giordano’s: There’s so much more than their famous pizza
The Prudential Plaza location of this popular Chicago staple offers so much more than pizza. But oh, the pizza WHERE YOU’LL FIND IT 135 E. Lake Street, in the Prudential Plaza and just steps from Michigan Avenue and Millennium Park. (312) 616-1200. There are a total of 13 Giordano’s restaurants in Chicago. www.Giordanos.com WHEN IT’S ... -
My Chicago: What is one of your favorite summertime activities in the city?
THE QUESTION: What is one of your favorite summertime activities in the city? “I really enjoy riding my bike on the lakefront and stopping at Castaways at North Avenue Beach for ice cold drinks at the rooftop beach bar and some sightseeing!” — MARK KRAEMER | CONCIERGE AT HOTEL PALOMAR ____________________________________________________________ “Walking through the Wicker ... -
Chicago Insider: Anthony Gates on architecture boat tours and the Kinzie Chophouse
ANTHONY GATES CONCIERGE AT THE HOTEL ALLEGRO How long you’ve lived here: My entire life (32 years). What you like best about Chicago: There are three main things I like about Chicago: The rich architecture the city has to offer, from the Willis Tower to the historic Rookery Building in the Loop. I like the ... -
Chicago Insider: Earl Clarkston on alfresco dining spots and the best margaritas in town
EARL CLARKSTON MANAGER AT MARBLES THE BRAIN STORE How long you’ve lived here: 11 years. What you like best about Chicago: The cleanliness, and the tourists that I meet every day. As well as public transportation. Not everywhere in the good ol’ USA can you live, work, play and get around without a car. Best ... -
Chicago Insider: Johanna Fridrich on La Scarola, drinks at Moonshine and “getting lost” in the city
Chicago Insider: Johanna Fridrich on La Scarola, drinks at Moonshine and "getting lost" in the city -
We ask, they answer: Q&A with Second City’s Timothy Edward Mason
Second City star discusses new show, finding comedy amidst tragedy and making racial differences fun By Trent Modglin The Second City’s 99th mainstage revue, South Side of Heaven, opened April 10 to rave reviews that are calling the performance “groundbreaking, intelligent, knee-slappingly hilarious and richly textured.” Those critics are hardly blowing smoke, as the show ... -
Bucktown boutiques: This trendy neighborhood has become a shopping destination
The Bucktown neighborhood has steadily become home to some of the city’s most chic and trendy stores By Danielle Berry Who would have thought that a predominately Polish neighborhood that got its start in the early 1800s and was initially known for raising goats could transform into one of the hottest niche areas for shopping ... -
Chicago’s best burgers: Everyone loves a good burger. Here are some of the city’s top options
We took a survey of locals to find the best burger joints in the city, and then we got to dig in. All in the name of journalism By Trent Modglin, Jennifer Billock, Danielle Berry and Jerone Tyler For a while there, it seemed as if the good ol’ burger would go the way of ...