Yearly Archives: 2011
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A trio of tastes: Great meals at the Chicago Firehouse, Macku and Prasino
Three different neighborhoods. Three uniquely special restaurants. Three great meals. By Trent Modglin The Real Chicago was fortunate to visit a trio of uniquely special restaurants recently that are quite passionate about their food. Actually, passionate about the dining experience as a whole. Read on for a glimpse of just how spoiled we are to ... -
Chicago Insider: Nicole Fortman on hotel bars and Sunda’s avocado mousse dessert
Ever wish you had an active local’s advice on how to enjoy the city? We have too, so here are some answers NICOLE FORTMAN CHICAGO CHINA RESOURCES GROUP How long you’ve lived here: 11 years. What you like best about Chicago: This is a difficult question to answer, because I love Chicago so much! It ... -
Chicago Insider: Scott Graham on the tacos from Rick Bayless and dinner at Sola
Ever been on a trip and wish you had an active local’s advice on how to enjoy the city? We have too, so here are some answers SCOTT GRAHAM STRUCTURAL ENGINEER How long you’ve lived here: 10 years. What you like best about Chicago: There are so many options at your fingertips,and you have a ... -
Signature Dishes: Pork chops and wontons at Matilda, meatloaf and bourbon salmon at Weber Grill
An inside look at a pair of standout dishes from two popular city establishments MATILDA 3101 N. SHEFFIELD (773) 883-4400 www.Matilda-BabyAtlas.com Matilda is a fun, eclectic staple for good food and drink in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Some bars have good food. Matilda has restaurant-quality food, made from scratch. And an atmosphere and wine selection ... -
Chicago’s hidden gems: Goorin Brothers hat stores, Hopleaf and Gemini Bistro specials
If you’re searching for that certain out-of-the-way experience that represents true Chicago, we’ve got you covered GOORIN BROTHERS HAT STORES Hats continue to be the most popular accessory in fashion. Whether you are attending a local baseball game, on your way to a black tie event or just trying to keep your head warm during ... -
Chicago Detours: “Tours for curious people”
Experience a history of Chicago’s musical influence in “Jazz, Blues and Beyond” By Jerone Tyler Touting the slogan, “Tours for curious people,” Chicago Detours is a new company eager to provide a detailed history of this great city. “It is easy for us to show you a few buildings; it’s another to provide you with ... -
Chicago’s hidden gems: Naniwa Sushi, the Bourgeois Pig Cafe and Jokes and Notes comedy club
If you’re searching for that certain out-of-the-way experience that represents true Chicago, we’ve got you covered NANIWA SUSHI I’ll preface this piece by telling you that while I enjoy sushi, it’s rarely my idea to eat it. Not sure why that is, but sushi never really pops into my head when I ponder what I’m ... -
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 ...