Although Picasso designed the sculpture in his home country, the Chicago Picasso was fabricated not too far from Chicago – at the U.S. Steel Company in Gary, Indiana. Read more.
Superman could test whether he is indeed "more powerful than a locamotive" on one of Union Station's 24 tracks, which the METRA electric suburban train system and Amtrak.
The two-inch-thick patty made with short rib from deli/butcher Publican Quality Meats is the star: The meat is velvety, juicy, and, true to its origins, screams quality. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.
Chef Perry Hendrix’s burger is manageable in size but aggressive in flavor, with Roquefort dripping down the sides of the house-ground patty. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.
This free admission beach is one of Chicago’s 33 sandy Lake Michigan beaches. Read more.
For a printable map & detailed guide to Andersonville, visit: http://bit.ly/andersonville Read more.
Trust us, you don’t want even a morsel of the Pimiento cheeseburger to go anywhere but in your mouth. http://tmoutchi.us/YmTIHi Read more.
Order the Fools in Paradise, which makes whiskey go down smoothly by mixing it with cinnamon-infused pear brandy and citrus: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Read more.
The winner: the Sepia Mule, the bar’s take on the Moscow Mule, made with ginger-infused vodka for a spicy-yet-refreshing sip: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Read more.
Warm lighting and Art Deco decor give the place its timelessness. Order a martini, and you’ll be asked, “With what kind of olives?” Get the ones stuffed with blue cheese: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Read more.
The Sutter’s Mill cocktail is a standout, with Four Roses bourbon, honey ginger syrup, lime, Averna and cubes of vanilla ice: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Read more.
Head to the 5th Floor for a view of the Tiffany Favrile glass ceiling, which was installed in 1907, and contains over 1.6 million pieces of glass.
Completed in 1897 it was dedicated as the city's original Chicago Public Library. This monument was inspired by the neo-classical style of the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893.
Built in 1888 by Chicago architectural office of Burnham and Root the twelve story Rookery is considered the oldest standing high-rise in Chicago. The lobby was remodeled in 1905 by Frank L. Wright
Coolest L station in the Loop! Historically renovated to look like it did when it opened in 1897. Make sure to check out the period advertisements while you wait on the platform.
Yeah, it gets mobbed for brunch on the weekends, but the black-bean cake and eggs is a winning breakfast any day of the week.
An eclectic musical appetite, commitment to community building and friendly staff keep this cozy bar in a class of its own. Don't leave without ordering a Wooden Leg.
Just off the Pink Line, the store specializes in clothing and accessories from the 1940s to ’80s ($10 and up), as well as travel bags ($14–$30) and vintage luggage ($18–$24).
his city-sponsored venue hosts world-music and jazz shows in a beautifully designed bandshell in Millennium Park. The city curates indie gigs in the summer in its killer Downtown Sound series.
This jazz institution is legendary for three things: it was once a Capone hangout, it’s haunted, and the no-nonsense staff will shush you and the friends who dragged you in during jazz sets.
Doug has veggie dogs for vegetarians, bagel dogs for kids and specialities for the highbrow hot doggers. But his famous duck-fat fries are only for customers who come out on Fridays and Saturdays.
From the outside, this place looks like a gallery. On the inside, it’s open and loftlike and behind the bar, bartenders skillfully make cocktails like a rosemary Collins.
Take a ride on the river for as little as $4 (b/w Michigan and Union Station). If you use them to commute during rush hour, they're even cheaper, but we prefer a lazy-day vibe.
Hazel has been the go-to gift shop in Ravenswood for the past nine years, and now residents can have their clothes as well: Hazel Apparel recently opened down the street from the gift shop.
Around since 1875, this apothecary's original location is stacked floor-to-ceiling with every medicine, scent and homeopathic brand you can think of. It's one of Lincoln Square's many hip boutiques. Read more.
The Old 1871 oyster from Fortune Fish Co. pop up on the menu and are one of the 100 best things we ate in 2013. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The jamón ibérico at the Office is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The cinnamon sugar doughnut at City Dough is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The milk chocolate cream pie at Bang Bang Pie Shop is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The Continuous Negroni at Berkshire Room is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The victorian cocktail at Billy Sunday is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk
The No. 2 Sgrippino at Lone Wolf is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The Negroni slushy at Parson’s Chicken & Fish is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The gin tea punch at Punch House is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The Fish House Punch at Ward Eight is is one of the 100 best things we drank this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
The grilled hanger steak bi bim bop at the Bento Box is one of the 100 best things we ate this year. http://tmout.us/rLOtk Read more.
