With uber-cool fashion, accessories & trinkets, the lower-level shop’s walls are decked out with Takashi Murakami prints, & shoppers can peruse trendy gear items such as shades, lighters & tees. Read more.
The kitchen can customize almost any dish for those with food allergies & a variety of ultra-fresh salads are topped with handcrafted dressings. Stop in for a Panini stuffed with prosciutto & fig. Read more.
A full bar stocked with craft brews is also available, while small plates and dinner options include a lamb burger & wild striped bass. Great for those looking for a scenic spot to wind down. Read more.
Set to open tomorrow, the River North eatery cooks up organic eggs. . A 20-seat breakfast bar offers no-frills dining, and a reusable coffee mug program encourages environmentally friendly sipping. Read more.
After soft opening yesterday, Studio Paris now offers a much roomier spot to wind down with a cocktail and some DJ-spun tunes. sleek lounge boasts a retractable glass roof and palm trees. Read more.
The company sells art books at outlets such as Urban Outfitters & Saks Fifth Ave, but this outpost hopes to lure fans looking to pick up books about Dali, Calatrava and Dennis Hopper’s photographs Read more.
Aiming to open next week, the Chicago Bagel Authority’s Lakeview branch is setting up shop next to one of the busiest L stops in town, offering on-the-go commuters specialty bagels Read more.
Opening today, Chick-fil-A sets up its base on Chicago Avenue in Gold Coast, a mere stone’s throw from the Magnificent Mile, fine restaurants and even a Bentley dealership Read more.
Tonight, after a legendary run, the northwest side disco formerly know as Jedynka transforms into Stereo, a sleek, gleaming club that features 10,000 feet of partying space - expect a friendly vibe Read more.
A go-to shop for stylish cyclist-friendly thread. A custom sewing station helps shoppers add a personal touch to bags & the shop also plans to host live music every third Thursday of the month Read more.
Opened earlier this week, Roots Handmade Pizza tosses its hat (and some dough) into a crowded field, hoping to lure crowds that hanker for its Quad City-style pizzas Read more.
Stop in to nosh on a banana walnut bowl, buffalo chicken bowl or an Asian sesame salad (all boasting a low calorie count) while enjoying free wifi or watching ESPN. Read more.
The name of the game here is kushiyaki, which boils down to a palatable selection of grilled meat, poultry, offal, vegetables & fish cooked on a 600-degree robata grill. Read more.
features a solid selection of casual wear that’s simultaneously simple and stylish. Try on one of several vividly colored Nooka wristwatches, available in many futuristic, eye-catching designs. Read more.
The small joint caters to locals looking to relax after a long day at work. Stop in for hearty eats, like steak sandwich with a side of veggies Read more.
A celebration of international art and antiques, the 5th annual Artropolis takes over the Merchandise Mart this Friday and will offer attendees access to special programs and performances for 4 day. Read more.
Tough-as-nails jeans, jackets and work boots ensure shoppers look good whether they’re throwing lumber into the back of their trucks or just hanging out a local pub. Read more.
The season of prototypes, the season of experimentation -- don't you want to mix it up with a raspberry blood orange version? And a watermelon side salad? And some guava cheesecake? Read more.
Working towards a May 1 grand opening, currently slinging scrumptiously steamed Vienna beef dogs in soft-opening mode. The no-nonsense menu also offers Italian beef sandwiches, chili & hand-cut fries. Read more.
upple red velvet chairs and palm tree branches immediately catch the eye, and there's no air of highbrow stuffiness. Read more.
Diners looking for good beer and rib-sticking, farm-to-table bites served inside rustic confines can get their fill at The Monkey's Paw. Read more.
The bar offers game-day specials dedicated to the visiting team’s hometown. Those who haven't visited Skyline in ages can stop in for a bowl of Cincinnati chili before a catching a Reds game. Read more.
Diners can still expect an excellent 100-seat outdoor patio & a world-fusion menu. The outdoor seating & inviting indoor bar lend themselves to boozy evenings,& Red Door has nice beer & wine lists. Read more.
Pro tip: The deck offers great views of the downtown fireworks that go off all summer on Wednesday nights. Read more.
They have tapas, and a decent amount of it, too. There's not too many places around town where you can pull up to the bar, grab a cold brew and order up more than 30 drinking-friendly small plates. Read more.
A charcuterie menu helps start off the night with meat and cheese platters, as well as shrimp cocktails and steak tartar. For something more substantial, patrons can try out filet mignon. Read more.
One of the biggest museums dedicated to the culture and history of the Africa-American. Read more.
This 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers. Read more.
According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Wrigley Field and Yankee Stadium tied for home of the best stadium hot dog in 2008. Read more.
The Lincoln Park Zoo is free and open 365 days a year. http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Read more.
U.S. Cellular Field opened on April 18, 1991, across the street from old White Sox Park / Comiskey Park, which was built in 1910. Read more.
In a suspenseful scene, which was shot at Navy Pier for "The Dark Knight", the Joker (Heath Ledger) pits two ferries full of people - one loaded with citizens, one with prisoners, against each other. Read more.
19 Statues: 14 Army, 2 Marines, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force. Each weighs~1,000 lbs. Reflected on the wall it creates the image of a total of 38 statues, symbolic of the 38th Parallel & 38 months of the war. Read more.
Advance sale of tickets for the U.S. MNT’s match against 2010 FIFA World Cup Champion Spain on June 4 has set a new record for a U.S. Soccer event in Massachusetts & throughout New England. Read more.
Patriots fans can check-in to their custom Indy Car that will be on display as part of the Super Bowl festivities in Indianapolis. Learn more about the 33 Super Cars. Read more.