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The Big City Blog: Chicago Botanic Garden and Lincoln Park Conservatory provide a much-needed escape from winter
This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin Cold weather has never bothered me. Well, not that much, anyway. I grew up in Illinois, and outside of my college years spen...
Good Eats at The Mexican: This new Lincoln Park eatery is far from your everyday taco joint
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Bob Peters Where it’s at: 1967 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park www.TheMxChicago.com The scene: The cozy interior features brick and w...
Inside Scoop: New Roots Pizza location, Wired Fridays, theatre openings and the “Pop Art Design” exhibit at the MCA
The following article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com Learn what's hot and what's happening in Chicago this winter Roots Handmade Pizza adds Lincoln Square location The folk...
Shop Around the Corner: Plenty of unique, hand-picked clothing to be found at Wicker Park’s Futurgarb
The following article is courtesy of the Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com Futurgarb 1369 N. Milwaukee Ave www.Futurgarb.com By Corey O’Day Futurgarb has been in Wicker Park for more than 12 years a...
First Look review: Steppenwolf’s “Domesticated” is a hilariously shrewd exploration of monotony, monogamy and gender
This theatre review is courtesy of The Real Chicago. By Rachel Summerfield Playing at: Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted, through Feb. 7 in the Downstairs Theatre. Written and directed by Bruce Norris. www.Steppenwolf.org Basic ...
First Look review: American Blues Theater’s live radio performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life” will warm your heart for the holidays
This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Corey O'Day Playing at: The Greenhouse Theatre Center main stage, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. www.AmericanBluesTheater.com When: Thursdays and...
Chicago Insider: Meredith Franczyk on the allure of Quartino, the beer at Hopleaf and Half Acre and dresses at Bazar
This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com Name: Meredith Franczyk How long you’ve lived here: About 13 years. What you like best about Chicago: I like having options and div...
The Big City Blog: Seven ways to experience the holiday season in Chicago this December
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, click HERE By Nicole Cash ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo Lincoln Park Zoo hosts its annual zoo lighting to ring in the holiday season. The zoo decorates its entire prop...
Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The decadent lobster roll and cheesecake at the new Pomp & Circumstance
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, click HERE A tasty glimpse at a pair of standout dishes from a popular Chicago establishment Pomp & Circumstance 1400 N. Wells in Old Town www.PompChicago.com By Trent...
Shop Around the Corner: Eskell brings style and eccentricity to Wicker Park through clothes and gifts
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, click HERE Eskell 1509 N. Milwaukee Ave. www.Eskell.com By Nicole Cash Eskell sits in the heart of Wicker Park, surrounded by a plethora of great boutiques and res...