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Chicago Insider John Barbaro on rooftop bars, Prime and Provisions and pouring beer at Tapster
I had a delightful experience at Prime and Provisions. I am admittedly a steak kind of guy, so I was set up for success. But their ... -
Up to the challenge: Chicago firefighter Corey Katsibubas accepted Windy City Strength & Conditioning’s Kickstart Challenge, and it changed his life
“I was used to the normal gym, where you put your headphones on so no one bothers you. ... You don’t want anybody in your zone. ... -
The Big City Blog: Advice on how to make the most of the Chicago Pride Fest and Pride Parade
We asked three locals who are longtime attendees of Chicago’s much-celebrated Pride Fest (June 16-17) and Pride Parade (June 24) for their advice on attending both ... -
Rooftop rendezvous: Whether for dinner or post-work cocktails, hotel rooftops are all the rage right now in Chicago
At the LondonHouse hotel rooftop, you feel like you are right in the center of the city as you look down at the Chicago River and ... -
Outdoor eats: Chicago food blogger Amanda Topper’s favorite alfresco dining spots in the city
Gene's rooftop beer and wine garden offers a backyard experience to enjoy a pint of German beer and a housemade brat grilled right in front of ... -
We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with Steve Dolinsky, ABC 7 News food reporter and co-host/producer of The Feed podcast, about his new pizza tours, book and Chicago’s restaurant scene
"For some reason, (Chicago is) in a taco-and-fried-chicken-sandwich rut right now, which I hope we get out of. But our talent level, at companies like the ... -
The Big City Blog: “Dirty Dancing — The Classic Story on Stage” returns to Chicago May 29-June 3
Exploding with heart-pounding music and “big, bold dance numbers that explode with excitement,” this worldwide smash is based on one of the most popular movies of ... -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Columbinus” brilliantly uses a mix of storytelling and recreation to document our troubled history of school shootings
In a terrifyingly realistic setup, the audience feels like they at the scene of the shooting — anyone might be the next victim. -
The Big City Blog: North Coast Music Festival lineup, ROOF on TheWit’s Monday Movie Series, Shore Club expansion and more
With classic films like Pretty Woman and newer favorites like Black Panther beginning every Monday at 8:30 p.m., as well as complimentary popcorn and a stellar ... -
We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with Jena Gambaccini, who focuses all things style with Chicago’s original fashion blog, ChiCityFashion.com
"The big item this summer I think will be belt bags/fanny packs ... wearing them almost like a cross body bag as well as around the ...
