Food & DrinkBest Food Halls in Chicago You'll Actually Love
The format works when six people can't agree on lunch and nobody wants to walk far in the wind, but the best food halls in Chicago are worth a trip on their own merits.
This Weekend
How Locals Actually Spend a Weekend in Chicago
Where to eat, what to do, and where Chicago locals actually go this weekend — starting in Wicker Park and Logan Square.
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Food & DrinkBest Restaurants in Chicago with Kids Worth the Trip
Forget the laminated kids' menu. The best family dining in this city runs through hot dog counters, Pilsen taquerias, and pizza a seven-year-old can fold in half.
Date NightBest Date Spots in Wicker Park for Couples
A walking guide to a neighborhood built for two people in no hurry, from the 606 trail to the six corners after dark.
Date NightDate Night Ideas in Chicago for Couples
A local's honest map to date night in Chicago: a lakefront walk at dusk, a neighborhood worth wandering, and a bar worth staying in.
NeighborhoodsThings to Do in Wicker Park: The Local Guide
Six corners, the 606, Beer Baron mansions and a doctrine about ketchup: the neighborhood that outgrew its own myth, walked block by block.
NeighborhoodsBest Bars in Wicker Park Worth Exploring
In a neighborhood built to be walked between bars, the real skill is knowing which corner you want to end up on.
Don't-Miss
10 Things to Do in Chicago This Week
- Live music in Wicker ParkThursday–Sunday
- Saturday market in Logan SquareMorning, rain or shine
- Gallery night downtownFriday evening, free
- A walk and a coffee in the West LoopAny clear morning
- Pop-up dinner from a local chefLimited seats — reserve ahead
- Street fair in Wicker ParkSunday, family-friendly
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The Chicago Cooks Quietly Changing the Food Scene
The people behind the meals Chicago is talking about.
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A short profile of someone doing good work in Chicago.
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