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Dining outside: Food and travel blogger Kit Graham’s favorite summer restaurants in Chicago
The Parson's Chicken & Fish patio is the type of comfortable space where you can easily spend an entire afternoon. -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Nice pour: We’ve got a handful of legit spots to enjoy a whiskey cocktail in Chicago
A revival of the Prohibition-era Chicago supper club, as a five-time Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, Untitled is serious about food. They may be even ... -
Downtown breweries: Leaving work in the Loop and looking for a craft beer or two? Here are a few options nearby
Haymarket, housed in a century-old building, specializes in classic Belgian and contemporary American beer styles and has been a local leader the bourbon barrel-aging ... -
Vintage movement: A bevy of unique, quality thrift stores dominate the landscape in Wicker Park
Perusing Store B's selection is like taking a course in fashion history. ... Old-school dresses, coats, shoes and accessories abound, and their selection of ... -
Laughs with the ladies: Second City’s “She The People” is empowering entertainment, and the cast is fun to have cocktails with too
“I was so nervous getting up there. ... He said: ‘Carisa. This is the least important thing you will do today. Waking up in ... -
Let’s chill: We’ve got a handful of unique spring date activities in Chicago
Mixology classes are all the rage right now, so make your next date night a bit unique with handcrafted cocktails that you and your ... -
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 ...
