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Inside Scoop: Caramel apple cider milkshakes, an interactive horror experience, Kings Bowl opening and Potted Potter
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 fall M Burger’s caramel apple cider milkshakes available in October The fall seaso...
We Ask, They Answer: Q&A with Zanies comedian Pat McGann on following a dream and what happens in the green room
This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin Pat McGann left the 9-to-5 world in 2007 to follow his dream of a life in comedy. Soon after, he became the house emcee at t...
The Big City Blog: Five perfect activities now that fall is in the air
This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Caitlin Meeter Autumn is in the air — the smell of burning leaves, the crisp wind against your brand-new scarf, and the billions of co...
My night at the opera: A first-timer’s guide to enjoying a Lyric Opera production
The following article is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Allyssa Campbell-Sawyer Photos by Todd Rosenberg I had my first opera experience recently, attending the Lyric Operaâ...
Chicago Insider: Erin Florczak on Volo’s wine garden, Yuzu Sushi and the greatness of Honey Butter Fried Chicken
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com Name: Erin Florczak How long you’ve lived here: I have lived in the Chicago area my entire life. I moved to the city about 15 years...
A day with friends: Spending an afternoon immersed in the vast collections at the Art Institute
This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Emily Clement By Emily Clement I went to the Art Institute on a Friday afternoon recently. The front stairs, flanked by the green lions...
Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The shoyo ramen and takoyaki at Furious Spoon in Wicker Park
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com A tasty glimpse at a pair of standout dishes from a popular Chicago establishment By Trent Modglin Furious Spoon 1571 N. Milwa...
A Round of Drinks at Stocks & Blondes: This Cheers-like pub in the Loop serves as “a friendly face in a faceless area”
This article is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com Where you’ll find it: 40 N. Wells in the Loop. www.StocksAndBlondesBar.com First impressions: This is a friendly neighborhood bar,...
The Big City Blog: Lobster Fest, Broadway in Chicago’s free summer concert, The Hampton Social opens and more
The following is courtesy of The Real Chicago magazine. For more like it, visit www.TheRealChicago.com By Matthew Barbuscio The Great American Lobster Fest at Navy Pier Aug. 15-16 Break out your boat shoes, seersucker suit and appetite for...
My Chicago: What is the one thing you have to do in the city before summer is over?
Article courtesy of The Real Chicago. The question: What is the one thing you have to do in the city before summer is over? Go back and forth on the new 606 Bloomingdale Trail. I’m looking forward to biking on a trail ...