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Valentine’s fun: The Lake Shore Lady’s top five romantic restaurants in Chicago
I love Maude’s because it has everything you want in a date-night restaurant. The ambiance is dark, cozy and romantic — and it’s located right in ... -
The Big City Blog: Game of Thrones’ pop-up experience opens at Replay Lincoln Park
With the countdown to Game of Thrones’ eighth and final season underway, Replay Lincoln Park will be honoring the favorite HBO series with an ambitious transformation -
First Look review: “Noises Off” at the Windy City Playhouse is a wonderfully self-aware farce of a farce, brought to life by a talented ensemble
Normally, there are one or two actors who jump out to me, but I found it so hard to isolate a specific performance. It was like ... -
A Round of Drinks at the Lagunitas brewery and taproom: Head to Pilsen for a fun, tasty adventure in craft beer
By Trent Modglin Where you’ll find it: 2607 W. 17th St. Open Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday noon-9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday noon-10 p.m. Lagunitas.com First impressions: Tucked ... -
The Big City Blog: Chicago Ale Fest, Breaking Ground Festival, $5 cocktails and Geja’s love of Valentine’s Day
With more than 100 craft beers, music, games and food, the Chicago Ale Fest is for beer lovers as well as anyone looking for a festive ... -
The Big City Blog: Running Feb. 7-17, Chicago Theatre Week means reduced-price tickets to more than 120 productions
Chicago Theatre Week, running Feb. 7-17, showcases the city’s dazzling arts scene and offers the opportunity to see more than 120 participating productions around the city ... -
Shop Around the Corner: The convenient Fashion Outlets of Chicago offers massive deals at more than 130 designer brands
“Chicago Fashion Outlets can look intimidating from the outside, but it’s so convenient and offers such a variety — and at amazing prices. ... I can’t ... -
Table for two: The Gold Coast Girl shares her favorite Chicago date-night dinner spots
RM Champagne Salon is super sexy, located in the heart of the West Loop. I love both the romantic outside as well as the cozy inside. ... -
The Big City Blog: Chicago Restaurant Week takes over Jan. 25-Feb. 7 with a variety of affordable prix-fixe menu opportunities
Treat your taste buds like royalty, as the 12th annual culinary celebration that is Chicago Restaurant Week returns Jan. 25-Feb. 7. -
The Big City Blog: 15th annual Chicago Travel & Adventure Show comes to Rosemont Jan. 12-13
The 15th Annual Chicago Travel & Adventure Show returns to Rosemont Jan. 12-13, featuring an impressive lineup of travel experts seminars, workshops, cultural performances and exclusive ...