Tag: The Real Chicago
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First Look review: Reinventing the traditional mime performance, “The Best of Bri-Ko” is a rollicking good time
Despite the lack of dialogue, the characters in The Best of Bri-ko develop personalities that are as sympathetic as they are funny. -
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Monster” is an emotional performance that tackles the perceptions of African Americans in the judicial system
Kryi’s character is a terrified teenager who exhibits both an everyday bravery and a confused innocence. -
Chicago Insider: Katie Schmits on Kuma’s Corner, Gene’s Sausage Shop’s rooftop and biking the city
Gene’s Sausage Shop in Lincoln Square is a small grocery store that boasts a sunny, super laid-back rooftop with umbrella-covered picnic tables and a walk-up window for ordering drinks and German fare. -
Inside Scoop: Deals at O’Toole’s, Madison Bar + Kitchen and Ironside, American Writers Museum opens, SafeHouse and EscapeHouse, and new Blue Man material
Ironside Bar & Galley — a neighborhood sports bar in River North complete with seafood-focused, Chicago-style bar food and craft beverages — offers new $10 lunch, happy hour deals and daily specials -
Shop Around the Corner: The Colette Collection brings “on-trend” boutique styles to Lakeview
“I hand-pick every item,” says Rubbleke. “When I opened the store, I wanted to have a small assortment of on-trend styles. We only order two of everything in each size.” -
Good eats at Macello: This West Loop restaurant combines a unique visual appeal and stellar Italian menu
Eating good food is always nice, but eating good food in a space that can captivate your imagination is something else entirely. -
Shop Around the Corner: Logan Square’s Wolfbait & B-Girls offers a charming collection of local jewelry, clothing and accessories
The hodge-podge approach of this store is so charming, you may never want to leave. -
First Look review: Second City’s memorable new “Fantastic Super Great Nation Numero Uno” takes accurate aim at the differences in us all
Sporting matching oversized plaid jackets, the brothers spouted off a cornucopia of birth control options they are hawking — some legit and some of dubious efficacy. -
Chicago’s hidden gems: Myron Mixon’s Smoke Show BBQ and Duke of Perth for fish & chips
The Notorious P.I.G. sandwich is a heavenly combination of smoked pork belly, pulled pork and bacon-infused pork loin topped with coleslaw and splashed with award-winning BBQ sauce. -
The Big City Blog: New happy hour specials at Ironside, cigars & scotch at The Redhead, “Baby Wants Candy” shifts to Second City and more
Rather than your typical intimate, candlelit dinner, this Valentine’s Day special invites guests to travel back in time to Chicago in 1929.
