While in Logan Square catching a movie at the retro Logan Theatre, I enjoy dining at Cafe Con Leche — a Latin-fusion restaurant and coffeehouse

At CMX CinéBistro, moviegoers can enjoy full-service, gourmet, in-seat dining with an elegant bar and lounge.

At Pitchfork, the award-winning ribs are where it all starts, but it’s tough to look past their pulled pork tacos and beer can chicken (Corona-braised shredded chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and Carolina BBQ mustard, served on a soft Italian roll).

Friday Night Flights, now in its third year, is a series that showcases the city’s incredible local craft brewery scene

Through Shoreline’s impressive fleet of ships — which includes 11 touring vessels and a half dozen water taxis — tourists and Chicagoans are afforded an ideal opportunity to experience this gorgeous city from the water and learn plenty of interesting facts and a bit of Chicago history along the way.

What’s cooler than being cool? Cole’s. It’s where you’ll find Chicago hipsters when they’ve died and gone to heaven. ... It's about the vibe above all else: lively, funky energy, with the perfect dash of griminess thrown in.

Les Miserables, the Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon from Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg that's been seen by 120 million people in 52 counties, makes its way back to Chicago fresh off a celebrated two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway.

The Slaps, who happen to be rising seniors at DePaul, seem to care more about releasing good music and putting on fun shows for their friends than seeking out labels

One of the best places to bike/run is the 606 trail. It is along an old railway line passing through some northwest-side neighborhoods like Bucktown and Logan Square. You can also stop along the way at different restaurants and bars.

Inside Scoop: The Chicago Riverwalk, summer film series, new Manet exhibit at the Art Institute and Navy Pier's new rooftop venue