Opened in 1881, Schaller's Pump (3714 S Halsted St) is the oldest continually running tavern in the city, a neighborhood gem, and a haven for White Sox fans. Подробнее.
The best Japanese Restaurant in Chicago. Located 10 minutes north of the city. They fly in fresh fish from the Tokyo market and the chef owner Katsu is always there. He actually butchers all the fish
This eatery will meld Italian & Polish culinary styles thanks to the culinary verve of the owners. Expect tasty dishes such as thin-crust pizza & sampler plates with sausage, sauerkraut & pierogi. Подробнее.
Delicious tapas. Cheap as hell. Scrumptious sangria. But horrible crowds. Best bet? Go for a nice late lunch on Saturday. After 5:00, you're in trouble.
In the movie "The Break-Up" (2006), Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) invites Gary (Vince Vaughan) to an Old 97's concert at the Riviera Theatre. Подробнее.
Best on Sunday at lunch, when the chef features a special noodle menu. Shoyu ramen with braised pork, barbecued egg, and marinated bamboo shoots in a rich pork and chicken stock is a steal at $13. Подробнее.
The Bungalows By Bus Tour features the Chicago bungalows built between 1910-1940, & the Frank Lloyd Wright Bus Tour shows samples of his unique architecture in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District
The stove debuted at the 1893 World's Columbian Expo in Chicago. It measures 25 ft high, 30 ft long & 20 ft wide. It moved to Detroit to serve as a tourist attraction & advertising landmark.
Arthur Compton lived here until 1945. While working at UChicago, Compton discovered the "Compton Effect" proving that light has both a particle aspect and a wave aspect. He won the Nobel Prize in 1927
Rocktoberfest is here. Festivities start October 9 at O’Shea’s block party, where there’ll be live entertainment, $4 drafts & an extensive array of mouth-watering German cuisine. Подробнее.
The ambitious food is billed as “contemporary French-American with Japanese influences” which may be one of the reasons why chef Yagihashi has Chicago’s food elite buzzing.
A modern Hollywood Regency look is a fitting setting for elegantly tailored picks (many of which are exclusive to the store) from designers like Sea and Adam. Подробнее.
The grilled calamari served over greens with zesty lemon vinaigrette and spicy-sweet marinara is one of the finer calamari dishes in town. Подробнее.
The gelati here is deliciously made in-house, so be sure to ask about their daily flavors. Подробнее.
A mural on the NE corner of 47th & S. Prairie was created for scenes shot outside "Ray's Music Exchange", in which hundreds of "Blues Brothers" extras danced to Ray Charles' "Shake a Tail Feather". Подробнее.
Richard's is underrated, and the best place to grab a drink before or after dinner in West Loop. Подробнее.
Sharing is optional with the hamachi guacamole appetizer: large chunks of avocado, layered with raw yellowtail cubes and served in a pool of wasabi-seasoned soy sauce. Подробнее.
When to go: Wednesday night is open mike night, but cover acts are discouraged. Подробнее.
The kitchen is already whipping up tasty "naan-wiches" in a wide range of flavors, including wild boar belly, smoked salmon, pork shoulder, & beef short rib. Подробнее.
Do you have a score to settle?! Then do it at this awesome pool hall! Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
For those who like a true biker hang out – Live bands on Sunday along with free food. -Russ, The Arrangement
Check in during all-you-can-handle tapas and paella Fridays. Every week, from 5-7pm, this pan-Latin resto-lounge charges only $2.27 per uber-delicious serving. Подробнее.
Got a score to settle?! Then do it at this cool billiards hall! Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
From 18th Street and Normal, go west to explore Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, known for its galleries, restaurants, cafes and bars, and for being a vibrant center of Mexican-American culture. Подробнее.
This New American offers an $18 half-pound fish fry on Fridays, which includes a side and salad.
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds was born in Indianapolis on 4/10/1959. His career got a jumpstart when he joined the Deele in 1983. He went on to create LaFace Records.
On July 23, White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his second career no-hitter and the second perfect game in team history. Подробнее.
It's the world's largest aquarium housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The aquarium was built as a gift to the city of Atlanta from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus in 2001.
