In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob's ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) meets up with Rob's sister Liz (Joan Cusack) to have a serious chat in scenes filmed in this Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse. En savoir plus .
Down a shot of courage and sidle up to the piano bar to sing with the regulars. They've got a handy book of lyrics if you're at a loss for words. En savoir plus .
The pool table and Ms. Pac-Man machine may scream “man cave,” but with its dark, shadowy corners, and semi-private alcoves, 675 was made for messing around. Our pick for Best Makeout Bar. En savoir plus .
In the film "While You Were Sleeping" (1995), Lucy (Sandra Bullock) gets to know Jack (Bill Pullman) in scenes shot outside of Lake Point Tower. En savoir plus .
The Newberry Library's website has detailed information on items in their collection that are mentioned in Niffenegger's best-selling novel "The Time Traveler's Wife": http://bit.ly/7x0Pfy En savoir plus .
This esoteric shop sells a range of well-preserved vintage clothing plus choice pieces by regional designers. En savoir plus .
Meet your happy, happy end with a true Death by Chocolate: Try the cream puff, or chocolate caramel cake paired with silky hot chocolate. Don't forget to have dinner beforehand at Block 1912! En savoir plus .
Recommended appetizers: Seafood chowder, crispy pork terrine, squid ink tagliatelle, pork belly and charred octopus salad. Main courses: Skate, scallops, squab, sweetbreads. En savoir plus .
The heat is on! Mercury could hit 100 degrees for the second day in a row. En savoir plus .
A slice of Brazil in the PGH. Hope you brought an appetite because they have every kind of meat under the sun here. Not to mention an extraordinary salad bar. En savoir plus .
Check out the Crystal Mall, an Asian mall over on Kingsway and Willingdon! The food court has a ton of affordable and tasty Asian meals (make sure to bring cash!) En savoir plus .
Blues singer & guitarist John Lee Hooker was filmed live singing "Boom, Boom" in the middle of the bustling Maxwell Street Market, outside of Nate's Deli (formerly at 807 W. Maxwell St, now closed). En savoir plus .
Stop by on Tuesday: Tap beers are two bucks all night. From 4 to 8pm, Cajun-inspired appetizers are half price. En savoir plus .
Starting in July 2010, the park's Pier 1 will have vendors serving tacos, crab rolls, wine, beer, and ice cream. (The city will make about $120,000 a year from the deal.) En savoir plus .