After Lollapalooza, some of us need a break but if you don't, check out Festa Italiana which starts today at 5PM and runs through Sunday. To learn more click here. Want something enjoyable and relaxing to do on a Sunday morning? Check out Classical Music in the Park...
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The Local Tourist
by admin | Jul 30, 2012 | About Chicago, Articles
One of the greatest cohesive tools for navigating and exploring Chicago is The Local Tourist. There's a lot going on this city and it can be hard to keep up. So while MetroMix & Thrillist are also great, today I am featuring a fellow local blogger. Initially a...
Weekend in Chicago: Wicker Park Fest
by admin | Jul 27, 2012 | About Chicago, Articles
Wondering what to do this weekend? Well if you aren't going to be going to an Olympic viewing party today, or if the Fiesta del Sol isn't quite in your neighborhood, there's always the Wicker Park Fest. It starts this weekend so get out of the house and check out...
The Pump Room at Public Hotel
by admin | Jul 25, 2012 | About Chicago, Articles, Restaurants & Bars
Yep, that's real gold leafing on that ceiling. "The Library" I had the joy of experiencing lunch at The Pump Room, one of Chicago's most famous restaurants. Newly renovated by Boutique Hotel Entrepreneur & Legend Ian Schrager (Studio 54 may be one...
Group Travel in Chicago with the Chicago Water Taxi
by admin | Jul 16, 2012 | About Chicago, Articles, Events & More
Chicago has excellent public transit. Many people like myself who live in the Chicago area don't even own cars. One of my personal favorite means of transportation is the Chicago Water Taxi. You can take this from Chinatown to downtown. It's only $3 per way per...
What To Do This Weekend In Chicago: The Taste of Chicago
by admin | Jul 13, 2012 | About Chicago, Articles
In case you live under a rock (or just aren't from here), the Taste of Chicago is one of the biggest & most popular events of the summer. Midwesterners love food, and this event is living proof. It also includes live performances and in case you didn't notice it...
Comedians You Should Know
by admin | Jul 12, 2012 | About Chicago, About Events, Articles
Last night I decided to not just go home after work so I went on to Metro Mix and found this really fun comedy show called "Comedians You Should Know." Located in the back of Timothy O'Toole's Pub they have a variety of legit funny comedians who entertain you over...
Weekend Barbecue with Lillie’s Q
by admin | Jul 6, 2012 | About Chicago, About Events, Articles, Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars
Nothing says summer like a barbecue, and that's exactly what Lillie's Q in Wicker Park does so well. My food expert friend Rachel took me there for my birthday and it was a fun atmosphere (the tables are very close together as many restaurants are in the city) and...