Posts Tagged ‘The Real Chicago’
Chicago Insider: Hanna Maki-Jokela on Kaiser Tiger’s patio, Juno Sushi, and perusing the shelves at the Spice House
The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Name: Hanna Maki-Jokela How long you’ve lived here: Five years. What you like best about Chicago: I love that every neighborhood in Chicago has a unique personality. You nev...
Chicago’s hidden gems: Smoque’s BBQ, Broken English for tacos and Nighthawk for cocktails and coffee
The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Smoque I don't buy into the grand-opening hype. I prefer to let restaurants work out the kinks before I try them out, to ensure I get the best they can offer. I don't typically w...
The Big City Blog: Sunshine, fresh food and community vibes at farmers’ markets keep summer alive in Chicago
This blog is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com By Kelly Cunningham The start of August always brings mixed emotions for me — on the one hand, it’s still summer, but it is also the last month before school starts, before leaves begin ...
Good Eats at Sapori Trattoria: Classic Italian cuisine in a friendly, cozy Lincoln Park setting
The following article is courtesy of www.TheRealChicago.com By Trent Modglin Where it’s at: 2701 N. Halsted in Lincoln Park. www.SaporiTrattoria.net The scene: Sapori Trattoria offers a warm, welcoming environment from start to f...
Shop Around the Corner: Story time, hand-written recommendations, and book clubs — the quaint Roscoe Books has it all
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Roscoe Books 2142 W. Roscoe www.RoscoeBooks.com By Caitlin Meeter Walking into Roscoe Books, you feel a sense of familiarity. It looks exactly like walking into a home’s library. L...
Chicago’s Signature Dishes: The tater tot poutine and ancho chile grilled fish tacos at Timothy O’Toole’s
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Timothy O’Toole’s 622 N. Fairbanks www.TimothyOTooles.com Down a flight of stairs at the busy corner of Fairbanks and Ontario in Streeterville, you’ll find a longtime Chicago favo...
Summer specialties: Where are you most looking forward to eating or drinking in Chicago this summer?
This article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com It isn't summer in Chicago without a trip to Ravinia (418 Sheridan Road in Highland Park, IL) to enjoy a concert. The anticipation starts in mid-April when the concert schedule gets released...
The Local Corner: Exploring the Milwaukee and Honore intersection in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood
The following is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com Exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods one intersection at a time Featured corner: Milwaukee and Honore in Wicker Park By Kelly Cunningham Photos by Kimberly Rensburg Ragstock 1459 N. Milwa...
Inside Scoop: Chicago Magic Lounge’s new digs, ROOF at TheWit’s movie series, exhibits at the MCA and MSI, Kanela Breakfast Club expands
The following article is courtesy of TheRealChicago.com The American Writers Museum opens in downtown Chicago In May, Chicago officially became home to the American Writers Museum — the first of its kind in the United States — at ...
Good Eats at Reclaimed: Southern charm, rustic appeal and deliciously tempting food and drink at this new North Center spot
The following article is courtesy of www.TheRealChicago.com By Michael Dritto Reclaimed Bar and Restaurant 3655 N. Western Avenue www.ReclaimedBarAndRestaurant.com The scene: Once you understand the work and attention to deta...