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 .
Contemporary Americana cuisine and Mediterranean-inspired plates on a menu where you won't find anything over $16. Plus, we love a place where you want to to stay for drinks (note the plural).
The Art Institute of Chicago has one of the largest and most extensive collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the world. En savoir plus .
The Music Box Theatre, built in 1929, was designed to accommodate sound films, a new technology at the time, as well as silent films. The theater still boasts a working organ and an orchestra pit. En savoir plus .
Exterior shots of the Blues Brother's big gig at the "Palace Hotel Ballroom" were shot at the South Shore Cultural Center. En savoir plus .
Rick Bayless’ place with two restaurants in one. Been going there for years. Great stuff and killer margaritas. -Dave Martin, Top Chef
Do not ignore the appetizers and side dishes. Beef is what you want to eat, but there are plenty of other wonderful dishes to try too. -Gail Simmons, Top Chef
There’s nothing quite like getting up bright & early to knock a few back, dig in to a hearty breakfast, & scream your head off to a nation-gripping showdown of futbol. En savoir plus .
Go there: Belly up to the bar, built in the 1930s to resemble the USS Normandy. En savoir plus .
In the movie "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) meets up with his ex-girlfriends. He meets Penny, a film critic, at the Music Box. En savoir plus .
Ensures an in-the-know crowd will be packed in nightly due to only 45 seats. Grab a handcrafted drink or nosh on Mediterranean small plates while enjoying the ambiance. If you can get in, that is. En savoir plus .
Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) share a ride and the start of a beautiful relationship on the campus of the University of Chicago in "When Harry Met Sally" (1989). En savoir plus .
Memorably sleek décor that features eye-catching metallic accents, as well as a rooftop beer garden that sports a mind-blowing retractable roof. It’s sure to come in handy during rainstorms & winter. En savoir plus .
How convenient that such an elegant establishment is located right in the hotel! A convenience that would not be lost on Juan Borgia!
Beautifully crafted home goods and accessories make this spot a favorite general gift store of sorts. En savoir plus .
Club XS heads Encore's nightlife and poolside party scene! One of the best new luxury nightclubs in Las Vegas. Better to buy tickets ahead of time. -Mattin Noblia, Top Chef
Get a taste of everything by ordering small side portions of pulled pork, brisket, Texas sausage and St. Louis ribs.
Cap off your weekend by starting your week off right with SIN at the Hardrock Hotel on Sunday. Free for locals and a must for tourists with early flights on Monday morning. En savoir plus .
Halsted and 18th Street, just west of Normal, is home to the Chicago Arts District's 2nd Fridays Gallery Night, as well as to a number of independently owned, artist-run galleries. En savoir plus .
Ask for "Farm Food" at the Welcome Center to feed the goats, sheep, cows, pigs & chickens.
There may not be any floats on the south side this year, but don’t be surprised if the world’s largest pub crawl takes place instead (March 13th at 12 p.m.). Drink & food specials running. En savoir plus .
Go to Piratz Tavern on a Friday night after 8. Ask to sit in the bar area. There's live entertainment! Get a grog (don't plan to drive) & a Caribbean BBQ sandwich. YUM.
Kanye West graduated from Polaris and not long after graduation, he links up with mentor No I.D., producing tracks for local artists before making his way to the New York rap music scene. En savoir plus .
It's the world's largest indoor aquarium with over 8,000 aquatic animals representing over 700 species. The Marine Mammal Presentation features staff interacting with whales & dolphins as they dive.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/mag/article.pl?articleId=33117 En savoir plus .
In partnership with Harrah’s, Simon has crafted a retro-chic burger joint complete with “Iron Chef Sliders” and a Cap'n Crunch Milkshake. En savoir plus .
Akira will be dishing out complimentary cocktails & tasty bites during a globe-trekking-themed bash to celebrate their 8 yr aniversary. Don't miss the afterparty at nearby Las Palmas.
