Tag: Chicago tourism
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Love is in the air: Romantic spots to spend Valentine’s Day in Chicago
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We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with comedian and actor Jamie Kennedy
In preparation for his three-night gig at the Chicago Improv in suburban Schaumburg at the end of January, do-it-all comedian Jamie Kennedy sounds off on Justin Bieber, Facebook, mistaken identities and his future plans By Jennifer Billock Jack-of-all-trades Jamie Kennedy has done it all – acting, writing, rapping, comedy. Most well-known for his role in ... -
My Chicago: What is something you really enjoy about winter in the city?
The question: What is something you really enjoy about winter in the city? “Ice skating in Millennium Park. The buildings and the lights on Michigan Avenue, sipping hot chocolate, the holiday music — it’s beautiful and just like being in a winter wonderland.” — TIM ANDERSON | CONCIERGE AT THE DANA HOTEL AND SPA ... -
Good Eats at Shula’s: An epic dining experience at the legendary coach’s steakhouse
The legendary coach’s steakhouse offers up the “Biggest and Best” for a truly unforgettable dining experience WHERE YOU’LL FIND IT: 301 E. North Water Street, inside the Sheraton Hotel in the Streeterville neighborhood. www.DonShula.com. (312) 670-0788. WHEN IT’S OPEN: 5:30-10:30 p.m. seven days a week. FIRST IMPRESSIONS If you love sports memorabilia, make it a ... -
It’s cold out there: A few spots to warm up this winter
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. By Megan Green and Jennifer Billock Chicago winters can leave even the bravest souls scrambling for cover. The wind and cold hit you until it ... -
A very good year: Check out some of Chicago’s top new restaurants
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 Berry Chicago is known around the globe for its food. And not just deep dish and hot dogs. We’re talking real food, innovative food, the kind of food that leaves critics ... -
Chicago’s hidden gems: Radio plays, Vintage Underground and Jerry’s Sandwiches
If you’re searching for that certain out-of-the-way experience that represents true Chicago, we’ve got you covered “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: THE RADIO PLAY” American Theater Company (ATC) announces the ninth annual production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play” adapted from Frank Capra’s classic film. Bedford Falls, 1948: ATC transforms its intimate space into ... -
Learning curve: John Hancock Observatory’s Audio Sky Tour entertains and educates with some celebrity help
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
The creatively fast-paced game “Five Things” keeps improvisers and the audience thinking on their feet By Danielle Berry ComedySportz, in the near north’s Lakeview neighborhood, provides off-the-cuff improv that is a great time for all ages. Two teams of witty improvisers battle for bragging rights by playing a set of games led by a referee ... -
Down-home Chicago: The search for the city’s best comfort food
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 the minority here, but my favorite season is, and always will be, fall. I love the clothes, the smell of new school supplies, fresh apple cider, the start of my favorite ...
