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Learning curve: Get out and explore some of Chicago’s lesser-known museums
This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Nicole Cash Arts Club of Chicago 201 E. Ontario St. www.ArtsClubChicago.org What it’s known for: Although a membership at ...
Shop Around the Corner: Lakeview’s Foursided provides Chicago-centric gifts, home décor and custom framing
The following article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Nicole Cash Foursided 2958 N. Clark St. www.Foursided.com Although perhaps best known for its custom framing, Foursided se...
My Chicago: Where is your favorite spot for late-night food or drinks?
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com The question: Where is your favorite spot for late-night food or drinks? “I’d say Rocks (4138 N. Lincoln) because their white-trash nach...
Good Eats at De Noche Mexicana: A fresh, rejuvenated take on Mexican in bustling Logan Square
The following article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Rachel Summerfield Where it’s at: 2710 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Logan Square. www.DeNocheMexicana.com The scene: I was pleasantl...
First Look review: Second City’s clever, quick-moving “Fast, Loud and Funny” boasts wide-ranging talent
The following review is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Emily Clement Playing at: UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North Ave., Tuesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. www.UpComedyCl...
Cozy on up: We asked active Chicagoans for their favorite spots to warm up in the city this winter
If you're looking to warm up after a skating session at Millennium Park's McCormick Tribune Ice Skating Rink, pop across the street to the new Chicago Athletic Association Hotel (12 S. Michigan). The Drawing Room on the second floor boasts ...
A Round of Drinks at Coconutz: Exotic cocktails and food with an island feel in the Gold Coast
The following article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Nicole Cash Where you’ll find it: 13 W. Division in the Gold Coast. www.CoconutzChicago.com Hours: 4 p.m.–11 p.m. Sunday ...
Shop Around the Corner: Fun, trendy and affordable dresses at Bazar Apparel
By Rachel Summerfield Bazar Apparel 3550 N. Paulina www.Bazar-Online.com Looking for that perfectly cute or stylish party dress? Bazar Apparel, in business since 2002, is parked comfortably on a busy stretch just off Lincoln Avenu...
Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The warm pretzel trio and pastrami French dip at Timothy O’Toole’s
A tasty glimpse at a pair of standout dishes from a popular Chicago establishment By Trent Modglin Timothy O’Toole’s 622 N. Fairbanks www.TimothyOTooles.com A Chicago favorite for more than two decades, this subterranean St...
Chicago Insider: Ania Jablonowski on cerveza tacos, shopping in Roscoe Village and relaxing in Peace Park
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com Ania Jablonowski How long you’ve lived here: My entire life (30 years), minus a pair of six-month stints in Denver and a bunch of summers in P...