Posts Tagged ‘The Real Chicago’
The Local Corner: Exploring the Franklin and Chicago intersection in River North
The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods one intersection at a time Featured corner: Franklin St. and Chicago Ave. in River North Headquarters Beercade 213 W. Institute Place H...
Spotlight on Klairmont Kollections: One of the best car museums the world has to offer — right here in Chicago
The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin When you first pull into the parking lot at Klairmont Kollections, the natural assumption is that you’re in the wrong spot. There’s no way that all these cars y...
Inside Scoop: Chicago’s Inside Scoop: Christmas and holiday events galore around the city
This blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Christmas Around the World exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry This popular exhibit began back in 1942 with a single tree. Today, the annual celebration features a four-story Grand Tre...
Holiday shopping: Six unique Chicago spots to find that perfect gift for the holiday season
The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Olivia Polony It’s that time of year again, where gift-giving is at an all-time high. Luckily, if you are out of ideas for what to get your friends and family this holiday season,...
Chicago first-date favorites: Looking for that ideal spot to make a first impression? We’ve got you covered
The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Brian Harris I’ve always said the toughest part about a good first date is finding a date to begin with. However, deciding where to go is a close second. While the former is be...
Chicago Insider: Vineeta Santoshi on Blue Door Kitchen, Russian Tea Time and quiet time in the Harold Washington Library
The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Name: Vineeta Santoshi How long you’ve lived here: I came to Chicago in 1989. Been here ever since and absolutely love it. What you like best about Chicago: I have traveled and ex...
Shop Around the Corner: Gather Home + Lifestyle offers trendy products to fit the world around you
The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Jina Bute Gather Home + Lifestyle 2321 W. North Ave. in Wicker Park www.GatherHomeAndLifestyle.com Wicker Park's Gather Home + Lifestyle is a one-of-a-kind shop that sells a...
The Big City Blog: Three Chicago-area local haunted houses perfect for a frighteningly good time this Halloween season
This blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Olivia Polony Haunted house season is officially underway, and this past weekend I got to explore some of the spookiest options around Chicago. For me, there is nothing like the thrill of...
The Big City Blog: Highlighting the many fun activities and festivals this fall in Chicago
The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Olivia Polony Fall is here in Chicago, and this means brisk walks along the lakeshore, enjoying the foliage in Millennium Park with a warm, pumpkin-flavored drink wrapped between...
The Big City Blog: City Winery’s river domes, Wicker Park-Bucktown fall dinner crawl, Backyard Adventures exhibit and more
The following blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Jina Bute City Winery’s river domes return to the Chicago Riverwalk this fall City Winery Chicago will be offering “river dome” seating for dining guests who want to enj...