Chicago: 2 Thumbs Up! Enjoy the best of independent, international and classic cinema at the Gene Siskell Film Center with a side of great film exhibits and treats at the gallery and café. -IFC Viewer En savoir plus .
Pick up a growler (but don’t be one!) from Half Acre’s first very own storefront w/ local microbrews. Stay tuned to Thrillist for frequent in-store tasting events & limited releases of choice beers En savoir plus .
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. En savoir plus .
Here in Chicago, you're never too far from an unassuming watering hole w/ cheap beer on tap. This Bucktown institution tweaks that formula while attracting a mix of artists and professionals. En savoir plus .
Wrinkle beans, dumplings with duck and pho spices, and rice noodles with kimchi and hominy in spicy pork broth is a great way to start your order at Chef Bill Kim's lively BYOB spot. En savoir plus .
Situated on this stretch of the former 'record row,' Vee-Jay Records was the largest, most successful R&B label of its time, and recorded blues greats like Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker and others. En savoir plus .