Restaurants
New Restaurant Open On Michigan Avenue In Iconic Tribune Tower
A new restaurant on Michigan Avenue called Howells & Hood just opened at the base of the historic Tribune Tower. The venue is using its name to pay homage to the iconic building’s original architects, and promises a wide array of delicious food and a huge expanse of over 360 beer draught faucets.
Restaurants Cracking Down On Snapping Photos
Planning to snap a photo of your plate when you head out to dinner tonight? Some restaurants are cracking down.
Best Tortas In Chicago
Tortas are more than just Mexican versions of sandwiches at these five restaurants in Chicago.
Top Healthy Dining Spots In Chicago
With the trend of eating local still on the rise, it’s becoming easier to find healthy restaurant alternatives.
Best Riverside Restaurants In Chicago
Before you know it, fall will be blowing into Chicago. So enjoy the last two months or so of nice weather while you can; and what better way to do it than enjoying either lunch or dinner outside along the Chicago River. I may be bias, but I think sitting alongside the river and eating lunch outside gives you some of the best views of the city with the river sparkling (although not sparkling clean) and the sun bouncing off the glass office buildings. It really makes you appreciate what a great city Chicago is.
Aldermen OK Allowing Food Trucks To Cook On Board
The Chicago City Council has overwhelmingly approved an ordinance that expands the operations of food trucks on city streets.
City Council Panel OKs Food Truck Plan
A City Council panel has signed off on a plan that would legalize food trucks that cook their food on board, over the complaints from both food truck owners and traditional restaurants.
Indoor Smoking Ban Begins In Indiana
Indiana is the latest state to ban indoor public smoking, starting this week.
Eating Your Way Through Taste Of Chicago
The Taste of Chicago may only run July 11-15 in 2012, but it’s still packed with loads of great food and entertainment.
Best Bistros In Chicago
Pull up a chair and start people watching in these wonderful French bistros, which serve everything from traditional to modern cuisine.
Ten Foot Mailbag: What To Get Dad This Father’s Day
Full disclosure—I’m banging this drum again to anger people who don’t want to think. Call me a troll, I don’t care. People have to get angry at being wrong about something before they begin to consider converting to the correct side.
Best Eats Near Chicago’s Pride Parade
Celebrating at the Pride Parade won’t be complete without finding some good grub in the area to share with friends. These local restaurants are all just steps away from the festivities.
Best Spicy Food In Chicago
For those who like it hot, hot, hot, restaurants around Chicago are serving up different kinds of spices in all sorts of unique ways.
Mayor Confident NATO Summit Will Boost Tourism
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Wednesday that he is sympathetic with downtown businesses that might have suffered because of all the people who stayed away due to the NATO Summit, but he said the gathering of world leaders was still very good for Chicago.
Best Chicago Rooftop Lounges
Yes, rooftop bars often have restrictive reservation policies, get easily overcrowded, and charge a premium for the minimum, but the vibes and the breezes and the boozes often go a great distance toward making up for the fusses. Here’s a selection of the city’s finest upper-floor hangouts to sip, be seen, and gaze upon the wondrous urban canopy beyond.
Chicago Restaurant Owners Fear Loss Of Business Over NATO Summit
Chicago restaurateurs are concerned about losing business during the NATO summit.
Places To Trick A Meat-Eater Into Veggie Dining
So you’ve got a friend, or a loved one, or a dining companion of any kind that has a thing for eatin’ animals. And you, you enlightened political activist or health-conscious lovely creature, you probably want to avoid watching said companion consume parts of an animal while you converse or cavort. But man… it’s a bummer trying to inflict vegetarian dining on someone. So why not just do it covertly? We’ve picked out five places that shouldn’t set off major meatless alarms…
Report: Restaurants Floundering Near Harpo Studios
Restaurateurs in the trendy Near West Side neighborhood that is home to Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo studios say they are struggling.
Best Restaurants With A View
There is nothing like an amazing view to completely overwhelm you. The Chicago skyline with Lake Michigan is one of the more iconic skylines and we’re lucky enough to be living right here to enjoy it. It’s even better when you can enjoy an amazing meal to go along with it. Unfortunately, great meal + amazing view = usually high prices. Because of the pricey meal, it’s best to save these places for a special occasion.
Restaurant Owners Not Worried NATO/G8 Security Will Hurt Business
The city’s restaurant community is gearing up for the NATO and G8 summits planned for Chicago in May, and officials insisted Monday they are not worried about security measures restricting access to their businesses.
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