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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.
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.
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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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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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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Making the World a Better Place: the Story of Hull-House and Jane Addams
Hull-House Museum showcases the works of Jane Addams, Ellen Gates Starr, and several other prominent philanthropists and activists. Learn the stories behind these women and the house itself. In the late 1800s, wealthy Americans toured Europe. It was the cosmopolitan thing to do. For many, it was a shopping trip, and today’s museums are filled …
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The Story Behind the Stacks: How Newberry Library Came to Be
Learn the story behind Newberry Library, one of the best research libraries for humanities in the world. Walter Loomis Newberry was the kind of man who prepared. Before moving to Chicago in 1833, he’d already invested in real estate. The town was barely a town, but Walter went ahead and plunked down some cash for …
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10 Things to Do in Chicago This Weekend
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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 …
Garfield Park Conservatory
Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest conservatories in the United States. It features permanent and temporary plant exhibits in nearly four and a half acres under glass. The Garfield Park Conservatory was built between 1906 and 1907 and was designed by Jens Jensen. At the time, conservatories featured plants that were potted, and …
Free Workouts in Millennium Park
Chicago’s popular free workouts in Millennium Park take place online in 2020 from June 6 through August 29. All classes are free! Hopefully next year these free workouts can return to the Great Lawn in front of Pritzker Pavilion. Want to know more about Millennium Park? Check out our comprehensive guide. Millennium Park at Home …
Chicago’s Symbol of Hope: the Historic Water Tower
The historic Water Tower stands tall above Michigan Avenue. Learn the story behind this Living Landmark. In a city of symbols, the one that most emphatically says “Chicago” is the historic Water Tower. One of the few buildings to remain standing after the great Chicago fire, the tower and pumping station are portrayed as representatives of …
