Tag: The Real Chicago
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Chicago’s signature dishes: The incredible burger creation and flank steak at Beef & Barley in Lakeview
No complaints if things get a little messy — after all, it’s built for taste, not construction. “What are you going to do?” asks Rodriguez with a sly smile. “It’s a commitment. It’s perfect.” -
Playing favorites: One Chicagoan’s list of her top restaurant experiences in the city
At Avec, I never forget to order the chorizo-stuffed medjool dates, which are wrapped in bacon and end with a nice kick of spice. -
Shop around the corner: Enjoy a friendly, neighborhood vibe and a long history of stylish lids at Goorin Brothers Hat Shop
Saying “I’m not a hat person” is a challenge to this crew. “We firmly believe that there is a hat for everyone here,” says merchant Molly Ryan. -
Chicago Insider Shannon Boland on favorite Thai spots, secret bars like The Drifter, and shopping on State Street
Chicago Insider Shannon Boland on favorite Thai spots, secret bars like The Drifter, and shopping on State Street -
First Look review: Jack O’Brien’s The Sound of Music is a fresh, charming version of the well-loved musical
Kerstin Anderson plays Maria with a little of the wide-eyed innocence the character is known for, but more intuitive, hipper, dreamier and pluckier -
First Look review: Watch good Midwestern people fall under the spell of influence and power in The Goodman Theatre’s “Soups, Stews, and Casseroles: 1976”
Through Kim — and the wonderful performance by Cliff Chamberlain — the audience is thrown right into the big questions. It’s more than just corporate vs. union. -
The Big City Blog: Steppenwolf’s Front Bar, “Saved by the Bell” pop-up diner, Ravenswood On Tap beer fest and Lollapalooza aftershows
One of the most anticipated pop-up restaurants has arrived — Saved By The Max, a knockoff of the ’90s teen sitcom "Saved by the Bell." -
The Big City Blog: A quick guide to Chicago’s biggest summer music festivals
Come feel the vibes with some of this year’s hottest electronic music, as more than 100 artists are set to perform on five stages. -
Chicago’s signature dishes: The brioche cinnamon roll and fennel sausage and egg pizza at Osteria La Madia
Served in the skillet it was baked in, this decadent treat is moist on the inside and generously topped with a cream cheese and bourbon icing -
Inside Scoop: Free Millennium Park concerts and movies, Tuesdays on the Terrace at the MCA, farmers’ markets and deals
The Millennium Park Summer Music Series will offer an exciting lineup of 18 free outdoor concerts every Monday and Thursday from June 6-Aug. 25
