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Winter neighborhood markets: Where to escape the cold and do a little local shopping around Chicago
Hyde Park Handmade brings together local artisans in a room illuminated by the large, sunny windows. ... The ambiance is relaxed, with soulful music playing in ... -
The Big City Blog: Five Chicago rock concerts this music lover can’t wait to see in 2018
After seeing pop-punk band Can’t Swim open for Have Mercy at Subterranean a few months ago, it won’t surprise me to see them blow up on ... -
Coffee craze: I visited 52 Chicago coffee shops in 52 weeks, and I have a few favorites to share
To escape my apartment, I started hanging out in local coffee shops and got hooked. Some may call that a caffeine dependency, but I think there’s ... -
The Big City Blog: Hope you’re hungry because Chicago Restaurant Week is on
The 11th annual culinary celebration that is Chicago Restaurant Week returns from Jan. 26-Feb. 8 with two weeks of dining deals sure to get your taste ... -
The Local Corner: Exploring the Damen and Lawrence intersection in Ravenswood
Giving off a Zen atmosphere, Alapash is a great place for those who love and appreciate an environment of relaxation and meditation. -
The Big City Blog: Bar Roma’s Chef’s Table dinner, new bird exhibit at Notebaert Nature Museum, “skinny sips” at Cantina Laredo and more
The Notebaert Nature Museum's new exhibit aims to introduce the public to some of the world’s most exotic and fascinating birds by focusing on the many ... -
The Big City Blog: Zanies kicks off its 40th anniversary with a celebration of comedy
“(Zanies) is tight and traps the energy of the crowd. That little room literally shakes with laughter most nights. It’s magic.” -
The Big City Blog: Still feeling the Christmas spirit after the fact? Check out these extended holiday activities and exhibits
ZooLights includes lights synchronized to holiday music, animal-shaped yard decorations and activities like trains, a Ferris wheel and Undersea Adventure. -
Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The taco trio at Big Star and el filet at Tango Sur
From esteemed chef Paul Kahan, this bourbon- and beer-focused, taco-slinging, honky-tonk joint is a local favorite in the heart of hipster haven Wicker Park. -
Shop Around the Corner: Good Games offers old favorites, creative new games, and free space to meet and play
In addition to selling games, cards and hard-to-find expansion packs, Good Games is also a destination for gamers of all kinds to meet up and play.
