Category: Around Town, General Features
New on the scene: Several enticing bars have opened downtown recently
Mar 13, 2011
The winter season was busy with the opening of several new bars downtown. Here are a few worth stopping by By Trent Modglin If you’re...
Chicago’s claim to fame: Tours for pizza and The Devil in the White City
Mar 11, 2011
Experience two unique tours of Chicago you won’t soon forget Second City Pizza Tours offers a unique tasting experience for all the...
Bring your own bottle: Save some money at these Chicago dining establishments
Mar 10, 2011
With the economy still in the tank, there’s no better time to save a little money when you eat out By Cassandra Dowell With that idea in...
Love is in the air: Romantic spots to spend Valentine’s Day in Chicago
Feb 08, 2011
Love is in the air: Romantic spots to spend Valentine's Day in Chicago
It’s cold out there: A few spots to warm up this winter
Dec 06, 2010
Chicago winters can be brutal, we know. So with that fact in mind, here are a few of our favorite places to stop in and warm up for a bit....
A very good year: Check out some of Chicago’s top new restaurants
Dec 06, 2010
The Real Chicago takes a closer look at some of the city’s best new restaurants from 2010 By Trent Modglin, Jennifer Billock and Danielle...
Learning curve: John Hancock Observatory’s Audio Sky Tour entertains and educates with some celebrity help
Dec 06, 2010
Learning curve: John Hancock Observatory’s Audio Sky Tour entertains and educates with some celebrity help
ComedySportz’s game “Five Things” keeps everyone on their feet
Dec 03, 2010
The creatively fast-paced game “Five Things” keeps improvisers and the audience thinking on their feet By Danielle Berry ComedySportz,...
Down-home Chicago: The search for the city’s best comfort food
Dec 01, 2010
With the city’s plethora of restaurant options, you don’t have to venture south for good comfort food By Patricia Hall I know I’m in...
No vegetarians allowed: Examining Chicago’s love affair with steak
Aug 31, 2010
We have too many ‘experts’ for it to be an easy decision, but that didn’t stop us from coming up with a list of great steakhouses...