Chicago: 2 Thumbs Up! Enjoy the best of independent, international and classic cinema at the Gene Siskell Film Center with a side of great film exhibits and treats at the gallery and café. -IFC Viewer Mehr erfahren.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours (www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com) also offers guided tours of Pullman. Mehr erfahren.
Opened in 1881, Schaller's Pump (3714 S Halsted St) is the oldest continually running tavern in the city, a neighborhood gem, and a haven for White Sox fans. Mehr erfahren.
Interior scenes set at Championship Vinyl in the film "High Fidelity" (2000) were shot in a vacant grocery several blocks away. Mehr erfahren.
Halsted and 18th Street, just west of Normal, is home to the Chicago Arts District's 2nd Fridays Gallery Night, as well as to a number of independently owned, artist-run galleries. Mehr erfahren.
A falafel sandwich for under $5 can be had at Taza, a Mediterranean restaurant known for hearty portions and fair prices. Add a drink and pita chips to any sandwich or plate for an extra $1.59. Mehr erfahren.
Championship Vinyl employee Barry (Jack Black) finally gets his big musical break, in scenes for "High Fidelity" (2000) that were shot at the Double Door in Wicker Park. Mehr erfahren.
In "The Blues Brothers" (1980), Jake and Elwood's ultimate destination is the Cook County Assessor's Office in the City Hall-County Building, just west of the Daley Center. Mehr erfahren.
The Hotel is located within the Pullman Historic District, which in 1969 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mehr erfahren.
You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten their sheep’s milk ricotta canolli. They are shredded with candied orange, pistachios, and bittersweet chocolate. Did I forget to mention they’re filled to order?
Thought you’d want to know: Kevin Boehm & Rob Katz have been nominated for Restaurateurs of the Year in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Mehr erfahren.
