Author: TheRealChicagoOnline
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Cup of joe: Some of Chicago’s coolest coffee shops are found on Milwaukee Avenue
You find yourself absorbed by the Chicago music scene at Cafe Mustache. And if you need a break from your laptop, check out some ... -
The Big City Blog: Experiencing the new American Writers Museum in downtown Chicago
One can learn about the history and evolution of American writing with a visual highlighting 100 influential authors and writings from as early as ... -
The Big City Blog: Ravenswood on Tap craft beer festival, Avion tequila dinner, Kanela opens in Ukranian Village and more
To celebrate being home to one of the most inventive brewing communities in the country, Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood will be hosting the second annual ... -
Chicago’s hidden gems: Easy Street Pizza and Purple Llama Coffee and Records
At Easy Street, we fell in love with the Pequod’s-esque pan pizza (think thick, buttery crust) and the loaded taco-style tater tots, which could ... -
Summer getaways: Here are six spots perfect for a quick weekend escape from Chicago
The Door County peninsula offers more than 300 miles of shoreline to experience the culture through a variety of art galleries, wineries, boutiques and ... -
The Big City Blog: Why Summer House Santa Monica has me so looking forward to summer
Man, do I love this place. This atmosphere is so West Coast. The whole restaurant is colored in a soft, pastel-like, off-white color to ... -
Shop Around the Corner: Roscoe Village’s Fixture feels like a sensory overload for design — and community
Walking into Fixture is kind of like a sensory overload for design. -
First Look review: “Robot Revolution” at the Museum of Science and Industry proves the future of technology is now
This is an exhibit that all ages will enjoy because it provides a deeper look into the world of robots compared to the surface ... -
First Look review: “Jurassic World: The Exhibition” at the Field Museum is a fun, sophisticated blend of real-life science and cinematic wonder
The exhibit was developed in close collaboration with renowned paleontologist Jack Horner, who served as an adviser on the movie series, and focuses on ... -
First Look review: Subtext Theater Company’s “A Prayer for the Sandinistas” tackles issues of the heart, family and the value of faith
First Look review: Subtext Theatre Company’s "A Prayer for the Sandinistas" tackles issues of the heart, family and the value of faith