After several engaging variations on austere ingredients, the emotional payoff for a generous plate of meat was enormous. I attacked thick, rosy slices of lamb leg like a famished lion. En savoir plus .
For more than 35 years, Unabridged Bookstore has been Chicago's leading source for LGBT literature. En savoir plus .
One of the largest feminist bookstores in the country, Women and Children First has 30,000 books by and about women, as well as a vast selection of children’s books and LGBT fiction and non-fiction. En savoir plus .
Quimby's is noteworthy for being a major center of zine culture in Chicago. You can find quite an array of independently-produced zines, comics, graphic novels and anything that blurs those lines. En savoir plus .
Check out this independent museum on African American history which promotes cultural understanding. Free admissions on Sundays, children under 5 always free. En savoir plus .
Roka Akor gives us the choice of two omakase menus: Signature or Decadent. With regular options like yellowtail, West Coast oysters or bluefin tuna, we’re pretty sure it’s gonna be delish. En savoir plus .
Their "Chompers Gourmet Alligator Sausage" is smoked alligator sausage, caramelized onions and sweet chili sauce. En savoir plus .
Grilling a hot dog isn't a novice's task, and Fatso's char dog is the best in the city. En savoir plus .
Michael’s Museum is a whimsical, almost surrealist exhibit of 105 different collections, containing hundreds of thousands of teeny objects ready to inspire curiosity. En savoir plus .
Alison Saar’s bronze figure is a testament to the thousands of African Americans who migrated to Chicago in the early 20th century in search of greater freedom and opportunity. En savoir plus .
From roasted chicken to oxtails to empanadas, Guy's a fan of the traditional Belizean dishes served at Garifuna Flava on the south side of Chicago. En savoir plus .
Lucent is a mesmerizing sculpture hanging in the lobby of Chicago’s John Hancock Building, certainly lives up to its name. Its 3,115 lights depict a scale map of the stars that shine in the night sky. En savoir plus .
The special Superdawg proprietary all-beef sausage is perfectly complimented by pickled tomatoes. This is a unique Chicago experience that will never be duplicated. En savoir plus .
Between a great bar staff, a cozy environment and pinball and arcade games galore, this is a perfect place to go on a cold and wet winter day. Ask about their events and drink specials. En savoir plus .
Among the luminaries buried in Oak Woods Cemetery are Mayor Harold Washington, Chicago's first African American Mayor, and his opponent in the historic 1983 race, Bernard Epton. En savoir plus .
For location, price and the nostalgia factor, you can’t beat this strictly no-frills, mid-century motor lodge located in the heart of downtown. En savoir plus .
When you decide it's time to go inside, look up at the Tiffany ceiling and prepare for seven levels of retail. Furs are on the 3rd floor. A salon is on the 5th floor. A food court is on the 7th floor. En savoir plus .
Rick Bayless is a mole master. Perhaps the best high end Mexican restaurant in the country (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) En savoir plus .
In "Art," the latest multicourse themed menu at Topolobampo, Rick Bayless presents seven courses that link food, emotion and art in fascinating, challenging and ultimately satisfying ways. En savoir plus .
This Rick Bayless creation is a popular, casual spot for Mexican street food cooking. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, you'll find sandwiches (called tortas), soups, and lots of churros. En savoir plus .