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Exterior of the new Perry's Steakhouse in Schaumburg, IL

5 reasons to visit the gorgeous new Perry’s Steakhouse in Schaumburg

Perry’s Steakhouse and Grille invited Your Chicago Guide to attend a special pre-opening tasting event on October 21, 2020. I have come up with 5 reasons to visit the new Perry’s Steakhouse in Schaumburg. Perry’s has had a successful location in Oak Brook since 2013, serving up some of the best steaks in the western …

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Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, located in the former Chicago Varnish Company building, designed by Henry Ives Cobb

Bootleggers, Tee-totalers, and Egg-throwing Apes: stories from Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse

Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse sits on the northwest corner of Block 1. The restaurant opened in 1987, but the story of this location is much, much older. The first time you see the building at the southeast corner of Kinzie and Dearborn, you’ll do a double-take. Then a triple. You’ll realize you’re staring. “There’s a …

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The Delta Returns

The Delta returns with plenty of Southern charm, delicious cocktails and bites, and a new all-weather patio.

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Getting to Know Edie’s All Day Cafe and Bar

Edie’s All Day Cafe and Bar is now open in Chicago’s River North.

Getting to Know Edie’s All Day Cafe and BarRead More

Interior of Oda Mediterranean Cuisine

Oda features 6 Georgian wines and a delectable homage to the foods of the Ottoman kitchen

Oda Mediterranean Cuisine invited Your Chicago Guide to a dinner to sample their traditional and modern Mediterranean fare, an homage to the foods of the Ottoman kitchen. Tucked away on the east side of North Clark street, just before the Ashland intersection, sits one of the finest restaurants I have visited in Chicago. That is …

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The outdoor cafe at Le Sud in Roscoe Village

Le Sud impresses with the fresh, intriguing tastes of the Mediterranean

Since opening just two years ago, Le Sud has become a firm neighborhood favorite for people who live in the Roscoe Village area and has developed a reputation as one of the best and most approachable French restaurants in Chicago. I had the pleasure of visiting just after the opening and wrote about it in …

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exterior facade of the renovated Cook County Hospital building

Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall serves up 12 delicious diverse concepts in a sleek new space

Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall is the newest dining destination in the Illinois Medical District. In anticipation of the opening, Your Chicago Guide was invited to attend a special preview of this exciting new concept. The preview was carefully managed to include only small numbers of people, all properly socially-distanced. We were asked to wear masks …

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Al Fresco Dining in the Ravinia District

Guest Post by Ripple PR. Interested in contributing? Consider our From the Source program. The Ravinia District and the City of Highland Park welcome the public to enjoy the designated alfresco dining area that is now open on Roger Williams Avenue, between Burton and Pleasant Avenues. The shared space offers a place for local business patrons to dine in …

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How to Host a Virtual Dinner Party

If you’re missing dining out with your friends, Alan Ortiz has tips – and a checklist! – on how to host a virtual dinner party. Many people have come to appreciate the connections we can achieve with technology, but one area where it falls short is the enjoyment of dinner and the ambiance of sharing …

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Potato Skins

Easy Baked Potato Skins Recipe

There’s no deep-frying needed with this simple recipe.

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Gyros Recipe, from start to finish

Bring Greektown to you: How to make gyros

Learn how to make gyros from start to finish.

Bring Greektown to you: How to make gyrosRead More

Board games at Bonus Round Game Cafe in Chicago

Get your game on at Bonus Round

For the past two years, one of Chicago’s most innovative and fun destinations has quietly built a loyal following in the East Lakeview neighborhood.

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