Tag: The Real Chicago
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The tastes of summer: We asked local foodies for the best restaurant they visited in Chicago this summer
For lovers of craft beer and tacos, it doesn't get much better than Rick Bayless' new addition to his Mexican restaurant empire — Cruz Blanca in the West Loop. -
First Look review: Amusing and educational, The Windy City Music Theatre’s “Seussical the Musical” will have your little ones singing for days
Perhaps the most interesting aspect of the show is the on-stage “kid’s section” seating, where children get to interact with cast members -
The Big City Blog: When playing host in Chicago, how much can you pack into one weekend?
You can honestly lose a day at the Art Institute. Multiple days, really. The museum is just that vast and impressive. -
Inside Scoop: Holiday exhibits and plays, free Chicago museum days, SketchFest, Batsu! and more
Surrounding the museum’s main floor, more than 50 trees and displays are beautifully decorated by volunteers from Chicago’s ethnic communities -
First Look review: “Thrones! The Musical Parody” is strikingly original and laugh-out-loud funny
Upon finding out their friend has never seen the show, they take it upon themselves to act out the “Cliff’s Notes” version to help catch him up. -
Chicago’s signature dishes: The seafood boil and shrimp banh mi at Lowcountry
As for sauces for our boil, we were drawn to the “everything blend,” consisting of Cajun spice, lemon pepper and garlic. Talk about a sensory overload. -
Shop Around the Corner: Build your own jewelry creation at String a Strand in Old Town
My 13-year-old niece quickly fell in love with all of the cute charms and the array of colors. -
We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with Karl Hamilton, star of “Wonderful Town” playing at the Goodman Theatre
We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with Karl Hamilton, star of "Wonderful Town" playing at the Goodman Theatre -
Chicago’s hidden gems: Cocktails and jazz at the California Clipper and empanadas at Cafe Tola
Chicago's hidden gems: Cocktails and jazz at the California Clipper and empanadas at Cafe Tola -
Chicago Insider: Mark Kraemer on restaurants like Naha and Mon Ami Gabi, chef Rick Bayless and fall strolls in Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago Insider: Mark Kraemer on restaurants like Naha and Mon Ami Gabi, chef Rick Bayless and fall strolls in Lincoln Park Zoo
