Penny Pollack says, "In the Year of Comfort Food, you could do a lot worse than a beef burger and a side of rings @ Grange Hall Burger Bar."
The foundation's bookshop offers out a plethora of titles ranging from architecture to children’s books, maps/guides, and Chicago-themed books, as well as gadgets and gifts inspired by architecture.
Gracious Old World setting and menu mean eastern Euro hits, from delicate pelmeni (ground beef dumplings) to lush beef stroganoff. Flavored vodkas offer further intrigue; good pretheatre choice. Baca selengkapnya.
Mark Mendez’s menu is not a love letter to Spain. It’s a marriage proposal. Try the $3 chicken liver: two little caramelized-onion toast points sag under an obscene amount of impeccable liver.
Two stories allow for dancing and drinking on weekends, but smaller nights see just the main floor used for everything from indie bands to up-and-coming DJ talent. Baca selengkapnya.
The name has something to do with Aphrodite and a chariot. OK. We just want to try the foie gras and cherry Pop-Tarts.
“Bits and Pieces” is an ambitious platter of a slender breadstick with six seasonal vegetable dishes, including a nutty quinoa cake with dabs of cumin-flavored hummus and yogurt ($13). Baca selengkapnya.
Go for a lunch of green-garlic soup and a loaded yellowtail-escabeche sandwich with roasted-tomato-lime aioli: Baca selengkapnya.
Go for the Goat Cheese Cashew Caramel, Blueberry Mint, Mexican Hot Chocolate, Malted Vanilla, White Chocolate Banana Curry, or Salted Peanut . . . . wowowowowow
Sundays-only brunch here encourages gluttony, but it’s worth every delicious calorie Baca selengkapnya.
Dining editor @pennypollack says the steamed mussels in white wine sauce prove why classics have staying power. Photo: http://bit.ly/mIqWY3
This West Loop gallery sells prints by respected, mostly Chicago artists (as well as drawings, artist-made books and a few small sculptures) through its WesternXeditions division. Baca selengkapnya.
To walk into the place is to experience a happy barrage of “good morning”s and “How are ya?”s and, most important, “What would you like to try?” The answer to that last question: Try everything.
Located in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, pH boasts that it gives you "More funny for less money". Most shows are $5-10 and are BYOB.
threewalls will send you four works from its Community-Supported Art initiative. The CSA gives you little control over the works, but the pieces are made by local rising stars or midcareer favorites. Baca selengkapnya.
The Playground Theater is one of the country’s only not-for-profit improv theaters. It's a completely artist-led theater company and features all forms of improv on weeknights. Tickets are $5 & $10.
Try the coffee from our 100 Best list: When we tell you the best thing we ate or drank at this deli was mug after mug of alarmingly rich, complex coffee, you’ll know this is one hell of a cup.
The view of the Wrigley Building from the 16th floor is a sight best appreciated by a local. So if you’re looking to throw down $20 for a cocktail, you’d be hard-pressed to find a posher playground. Baca selengkapnya.
The 45-bike space comes equipped with customized Schwinn bikes that allow students to track their progress—from calories burned to resistance to revolutions per minute. -KA Baca selengkapnya.
An artist-run space dedicated to the collaboration of ideas through exhibitions & printed matter, Golden Age is the place to discover amazing pieces from printed posters to high-end zines to clothing.
Nothing says Old New York like the Carlyle. It’s my top choice for drinks with friends. The décor and atmosphere transport you back to a more glamorous, decadent era! -Nina Garcia, Fashion Director
Boqueria takes its name from Barcelona’s famous market, where chefs and tourists alike flock for a splash of cava or vino tinto with snacks like patatas bravas and pimientos de padron.
This French, Spanish, and Italian fusion menu's heavy on small plates. We suggest you don’t miss the crispy prosciutto/bibb lettuce/ mozz P.L.T. Baca selengkapnya.
Savor a chocolate ginger chew at this cute spot, and grab a jar of delicious homemade jam on your way out!
