Alongside Swedish food, Tre Kronor serves delicious Danish pastries, Norwegian meatball sandwiches, Belgian waffles and that Stockholm favorite , quiche. Mehr erfahren.
Grilled tenderloin sliders, tender and pink, are almost dinner, with their big stash of crisp shoestring fries. Portobello mushroom fries are substantial, too, with mild tomato aioli. Mehr erfahren.
Rustic low country French bistro and a BYO policy in a super cute Lakeview setting makes Joncarl Lachman's spot perfect for dates or dinner with friends. [Eater 38 Member]
Aiming to open next week, the Chicago Bagel Authority’s Lakeview branch is setting up shop next to one of the busiest L stops in town, offering on-the-go commuters specialty bagels Mehr erfahren.
Roasted beet salad is a nice start, in a slightly different iteration than usual. Goat cheese is whipped to silken smoothness & poured over just-tender roots, arranged on frisée with vibrant lemon vin Mehr erfahren.
In the movie The Break-Up (2006), Gary (Vince Vaughan) and Brooke (Jennifer Anniston) get into a disagreement over Couples Bowling, in scenes shot at the Fireside Bowl. Mehr erfahren.
Doc Films (Max Palevsky Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E 59th St) is the oldest student run film society in the country, shows a mix of art films and popular flicks, all for $5. Open to the Public. Mehr erfahren.
Soak up some of the U of Chicago's ambiance at The Classics Café, located on the second floor of the Classics Building in the Main Quad, or in the Reynolds Center. Both are open to the public. Mehr erfahren.
The retired uniform numbers of seven players are displayed at U.S. Cellular Field: Luke Appling, Nellie Fox, Minnie Minoso, Luis Aparicio, Ted Lyons, Billy Pierce and Carlton Fisk. Mehr erfahren.
Chef Charlie Trotter makes a cameo appearance in the film "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997). Mehr erfahren.
From 18th Street and Normal, go west to explore Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, known for its galleries, restaurants, cafes and bars, and for being a vibrant center of Mexican-American culture. Mehr erfahren.
Order the Karisik Dolma, stuffed cabbage, zucchini and green peppers with ground beef and lamb, rice and herbs, lightly drizzled with a spicy tomato sauce and resting in a bed of succulent yogurt. mmm Mehr erfahren.
Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan) share a ride and the start of a beautiful relationship on the campus of the University of Chicago in "When Harry Met Sally" (1989). Mehr erfahren.
This place for Mexican cuisine at great prices is also another favorite post-bar stop. While you’re waiting for your $1.55 tacos to arrive, enjoy the unlimited free chips and salsa. Mehr erfahren.
A welcome addition to the luxe Streeterville neighborhood, M Burger aims to fuse no-fuss fast-food dining with a touch of class. A tiny menu with nothing over 5$ puts the cherry on top of this place. Mehr erfahren.
Chicago's Pullman neighborhood has distinctive architecture that can't be seen anywhere else in the city. Mehr erfahren.
Thought you’d want to know: Gaztrowagon has been nominated for Best Food Truck in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Mehr erfahren.
Halsted and 18th Street, just west of Normal, is also home to Kristoffer's Café, a family-owned eatery that is known for their famous tres-leches (three milk) cake. Mehr erfahren.
U.S. Cellular Field opened on April 18, 1991, across the street from old White Sox Park / Comiskey Park, which was built in 1910. Mehr erfahren.
Two scenes from "The Blues Brothers" (1980) take place at or near the historic Maxwell Street Market. Mehr erfahren.
Expect handcrafted burgers & natural ingredients expertly assembled by chef David Friedman’s staff, as well as the initial crowds of beef-starved foodies. Grand opening coming up on June 1. Mehr erfahren.
"Blues Brothers" (1980) crews filmed in the lobby of the building, but the rest of the chase, up the stairs and in the office itself, was shot on a meticulously re-created set in Hollywood. Mehr erfahren.
Learn more about the history of the 'L' on the free http://www.chicagoforkids.org MP3 audio tour website. Mehr erfahren.
To learn more about Historic Pullman, visit the Historic Pullman Foundation Visitor Center (11141 S. Cottage Grove Ave.) Hours vary by season; call ahead. Mehr erfahren.
Director Steven Spielberg famously has a cameo role as the clerk in the Assessor's Office in "The Blues Brothers" (1980). Mehr erfahren.
Are you standing at the corner of Maxwell and Halsted Street? Okay then walk east, toward the brick archway. This archway is just a small part of the historic Maxwell Street Market. Mehr erfahren.
The nearby Hyde Park Arts Center, Oriental Institute, Smart Museum of Art, and Renaissance Society are all free! Info: http://bit.ly/alwaysfree Mehr erfahren.
Uptown's Argyle Street is also known as Little Saigon and Tank Noodle is the crown jewel for its authentic Vietnamese cuisine, especially the various steaming bowls of pho. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
