Posts Tagged ‘The Real Chicago’
Fall Fest: It’s time to dive into the wonderful world of autumn with Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual festival
By Trent Modglin TheRealChicago.com A regular staple for loads of fall harvest fun every October in Chicago is Lincoln Park Zoo’s Fall Fest, a free, family friendly celebration with seasonal activities of all kinds. This year’s v...
Finger lickin’ good: Six trusted Chicago spots for a stellar barbecue experience this summer
By Trent Modglin This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Green Street Smoked Meats This West Loop hotspot has rows of communal seating lighted with lots of tiny lights in a small passageway, as well as an indoor warehouse-type...
Inside Scoop: The Chicago Riverwalk, summer film series, new Manet exhibit at the Art Institute and Navy Pier’s new rooftop venue
This blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin Millennium Park Summer Film Series A very popular experience at the Pritzker Pavilion throughout the summer is the Millennium Park Summer Film Series on Tuesdays. Bring a...
New on the Scene: A quick look at some of Chicago’s hottest new restaurants — and why they’re thriving
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin Cabra The massive, influential Boka Restaurant Group’s latest venture in coordination with celebrity chef Stephanie Izard has easily been one of the hottest openin...
The Big City Blog: Classy, cool and comfortable — live music at Chicago’s City Winery makes for a perfect, relaxing night out
The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Kelly Cunningham My night at City Winery began with the wrong address and a longer-than-expected walk in a jacket I thought would be warm enough. Once I figured out the corre...
The Berghoff and Gino’s East: Tasty new breweries in landmark Chicago locations
The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com The Berghoff and Adams Street Brewery You want true Chicago history? Try the iconic Berghoff Restaurant in the Loop, where the family brewing history behind founder Herman Joseph da...
Q&A with fashion expert Lora LaPratt about summer trends, eye-catching boutiques and Chicago’s best neighborhoods for shopping
The following Q&A is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin Lora LaPratt, founder of Shopping Girl XOXO, is one of Chicago’s preeminent stylists, fashion experts and shopping concierge. She prides herself on being able ...
The Local Corner: Exploring the 16th and Michigan Avenue intersection in Chicago’s South Loop
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods one intersection at a time Featured corner: 16th Street & Michigan Avenue in the South Loop By Dante Vaisbort Acadia 1639 S. Wabash AcadiaChi...
Good Eats at Bar Roma: This cozy Italian favorite in Andersonville offers a stellar menu and fun vibe
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin Where it’s at: 5101 N. Clark. 773-942-7572. BarRomaChicago.com The scene: We’ve visited this popular Andersonville eatery several times since it opened in 2016 and...
New on the Scene: Recent Chicago openings include Barton G, Yugen, Tricycle, Monnie Burke’s and a Sex and the City pop-up
By Trent Modglin This blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Barton G With its new two-level, 12,000-square-foot new home in Chicago’s vibrant Hubbard Street district, Barton G. The Restaurant will take you on an innovative, full-s...