Try the El Pirata from our 100 Best list: The spiked shakes at this L.A. import are so thick, so boozy and so frickin’ delicious that even the burger-bored should get in here for these alone.
Try the In the Rocks from our 100 Best list: It's our favorite drink at this high-concept lounge, for how it seamlessly integrates tactile pleasure (“cracking” the rock) into a beautifully made drink.
Try the chocolate bouchon from our 100 Best list: Stephanie Izard successfully incorporates foie gras as a decadent marshmallow “fluff” alongside a moist chocolate cake.
Try the croque-madame from our 100 Best list: Lush has developed one of the most craveworthy menus of drinking snacks in the city, though this sandwich—ham, cheese, béchamel, egg—is no snack.
Not only is the plush rooftop patio with a 40-foot bar, sharp sound system, sofas and stools perfect for a nightcap (or night-starter), it’s great for sashimi as well. Read more.
Thought you’d want to know: Purple Pig has been nominated for Best New Patio and Scott Harris has been nominated for Restaurateur of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Read more.
Creations, such as pizza made of tortillas topped with vegan cheese or pasta made from zucchini will please anyone. The cocktails and alcohol-free “elixirs,” take vegan dining up a notch. Read more.
The dense cake and achingly sweet frosting evoke nostalgia for kiddie birthday parties, but the cutesy lace curtains and not-too-sweet icebox cake are timeless. Read more.
Often referred to as “landscape art under glass,” the free admission conservatory occupies approximately 4.5 acres inside and out, where thousands of plant species are on display. Read more.
Among the Park’s cool features are a pagoda-shaped pavilion, where you can catch a water taxi to downtown Chicago, and a unique railroad drawbridge. Read more.
This free admission beach is one of Chicago’s 33 sandy Lake Michigan beaches. Read more.
The cobblestone, mural-lined Glenwood Avenue Arts District in Rogers Park is home to award-winning theaters, art galleries, a seasonal farmers market, and cute cafes. Read more.
Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Read more.
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.
Bowl In style at Lucky Strike! One of Chicago's best bowling allies. Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
Get ready to be crowned bowling champion of the world! Well maybe not, but remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
The bartenders at this place love to experiment and any challenge to make a cocktail will be accepted! Let's just say we had a challenging night at this place! Well the next day was :-)
The clue's in the name! We came. We ate. We drank. We danced. We gave it a gold star! You will too!
Got a score to settle?! Then do it at this cool billiards hall! Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
Composed of thousands of inlaid chips in over 250 colors, Marc Chagall’s mosaic artwork The Four Seasons portrays six scenes of Chicago. Read more.
The Chicago Picasso, a gift from the artist to the people of Chicago, has become a beloved icon of the city and a source of civic pride.
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.
This unassuming office building is one of the filming locations for the Superman movie coming out in 2013. It's also super green: it was the first project to be certified LEED-CS Gold.
We hope that Superman doesn't run into Lex Luthor at Daley Plaza, in the shadow of Picasso's untitled sculpture.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Read more.
Scenes from Transformers 3, depicting the final battle sequence between warring robots (Autobots and Decepticons) were shot here. Read more.
The uniquely shaped building was designed by architects John Heinrich and George Schipporeit, who were both students of Mies van der Rohe. Read more.
Did you know? Outside of housing recreational facilities the Pier has been the home to, at various points in its history, a university, an emergency hospital, Naval training facilities, and a library. Read more.
Director and Chicago native Chris Nolan selected Chicago to play as Gotham City in part for the subterranean and hidden urban catacombs of this unique multi-tiered roadway. Read more.
In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Batman chases the gangster Maroni through a huge dance club, in scenes shot in Sound Bar. Read more.
