Tag: The Real Chicago
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First Look review: The entertaining “Lottery Day” at the Goodman Theatre holds a magnifying glass to Chicago, revealing both pleasures and problems
The qualities of theater, as opposed to other forms of art, make it uniquely suited for blurring the boundaries between art and life. Lottery Day does this particularly well. -
Shop Around the Corner: Homemade jeans and t-shirts at Dearborn Denim and the Oak Street staple Tory Burch
Shop Around the Corner: Homemade jeans and t-shirts at Dearborn Denim and the Oak Street staple Tory Burch -
Good Eats at Hubbard Inn: Lunch at this stylish, innovative River North hotspot delivers in a big way
Hubbard Inn toes the line between respect for the classics and propensity for innovation with ease. ... The tasty lobster comes on a pretzel roll, the filet mignon of buns. Mixed in with the lobster are delightful little crunches of celery and apple. -
The Local Corner: Exploring the 16th and Michigan Avenue intersection in Chicago’s South Loop
Exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods one intersection at a time. Featured corner: 16th Street & Michigan Avenue in the South Loop -
The Big City Blog: C2E2, the Midwest’s largest comic, cosplay and pop-culture convention, returns to Chicago March 22-24
Whether you’re a fan of comic books, cosplay, video games, movies, TV shows, anime, books, wrestling or comedy, C2E2 embraces the idea that all nerds need a place to call home -
Good Eats at Bar Roma: This cozy Italian favorite in Andersonville offers a stellar menu and fun vibe
This is just a warm, inviting, family-friendly place to have dinner. ... A perfect neighborhood spot that would hang with any Italian restaurant downtown. -
The Big City Blog: A Bronx Tale, Anastasia, Giordano Dance and Two Pints hit the stage in Chicago this March
Based on the critically acclaimed play that inspired the classic film, A Bronx Tale, the Broadway hit musical, visits Chicago for just two weeks and will transport you straight to the front stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s. -
New on the Scene: Recent Chicago openings include Barton G, Yugen, Tricycle, Monnie Burke’s and a Sex and the City pop-up
Behind a creative, women-led team, Yugen launched late last fall in the thriving West Loop with a modern Japanese tasting menu and striking space. -
Good Eats at Cantina Laredo: Modern, high-end Mexican food at its finest, don’t overlook brunch at this River North hotspot
The seasonal ceviche was a refreshing mix of melons and shrimp. ... The flavors were simple and robust, and certainly excited us for the food to come. -
The Big City Blog: Midwinter, a unique music event from Pitchfork Media, takes over the Art Institute Feb. 15-17
The Big City Blog: Midwinter, a unique music event from Pitchfork Media, takes over the Art Institute Feb. 15-17
