Specialty grocery with a great sandwich shop. Absolutely don’t miss the porchetta sandwich (herby, butter-soft roasted pork) Sandwiches $6.95-9.75. “More Info" for review: Mehr erfahren.
Hosted the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship 7 times between 1943 - 1950, ranking 2nd behind Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City who hosted it 9 times. Bring it back...the history here is amazing!
The best time to visit Mizzou is during Homecoming. The University of Missouri started the tradition of Homecoming in 1911 and still boast the largest student-run Homecoming in the nation!
You've read about it, seen pictures, and maybe experienced it through movies, now you're here. Swing by the Grotto. If you feel inspired, light a candle and tell others about your visit! Mehr erfahren.
Great bbq joint with huge portions owned by Big Hoss himself, a.k.a. Hoss Orwat. Try the pulled pork and center-cut ribs. Apps $2.50-$14.99; mains $7.99-$18.99. "More Info" for review: Mehr erfahren.
Friendly, simple "meal and a beer" joint. Colorado-Mex menu with crispy chile rellenos, Mexican hamburgers, and lots of combo plates. Deceptively potent margaritas. "More Info" for review: Mehr erfahren.
Spanish tapas joint. Try the tortilla española, the patatas bravas or the deep-fried croqueta of ham and rice. Nothing over $16. “More Info" for review: Mehr erfahren.
Stylish, lively New Mexican-inspired joint. Try the green-chile cheeseburger. Apps $7-$13; main $15-$28. “More Info" for review: Mehr erfahren.
All-American biscuits n gravy, raised to an art form. Try the Ellsworth, fried chicken with mustard on a biscuit, or the Eudora, an Angus steak-burger on a biscuit. $6-$9 “More Info" for review: Mehr erfahren.
Large steakhouse of the sea; evokes a cruise ship-like feel. More surf than turf, but try the pecan-crusted trout. Entrees $20-$44. "More Info" for review: Mehr erfahren.
Old Bump & Grind location. Great burgers and sandwiches, but definitely try the chivito sandwich, essentially steak and eggs between bread with pickled slaw ($9-$11). "More Info" for review: Mehr erfahren.
Today Navy Pier is a premiere tourist destination, and is home to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Chicago Children's Museum, an IMAX Theater, Pier Park, the free Smith Museum of Stained Glass & more. Mehr erfahren.
The Music Box's retro neon sign, velvet seats, and twinkling stars / rolling clouds on the ceiling give the place a romantic vibe, making it a great venue for date night. Mehr erfahren.
The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003), was the first dance company to perform at the White House at Jacqueline Kennedy’s invitation. Mehr erfahren.
The combined weight of the building is 222,500 tons - that's 445,000,000 lbs. or 201,849,000 kg. Mehr erfahren.
Situated on this stretch of the former 'record row,' Vee-Jay Records was the largest, most successful R&B label of its time, and recorded blues greats like Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker and others. Mehr erfahren.
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This northwest corner storefront was dressed as Championship Vinyl for the movie "High Fidelity" (2000). This was Rob Gordon’s (John Cusack's) Wicker Park record store. Mehr erfahren.
River tours and cruises depart from river level on both the north and south sides of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Mehr erfahren.
Except for a brief period when relocating to Union Avenue, Jim’s Original is the longest continuously operating hot dog stand to have once served the hungry patrons of Maxwell Street Market. Mehr erfahren.
The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago is the subject of Robert Altman’s behind the scenes take on dance, "The Company" (2003). A performance of “Blue Snake” was shot at the Auditorium Theatre. Mehr erfahren.
While a steam-simmered (not boiled) hot dog is preferred among connoisseurs of the Chicago-style dog, grilling is also an acceptable cooking method. Mehr erfahren.
In "The Dark Knight" (2008), some of the scenes in the climatic face-off between Batman and the Joker, were shot outside the Trump Tower, which was under construction during the movie. Mehr erfahren.
Scenes from the romantic comedy "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997) starring Julia Roberts were shot at this award-winning Chicago restaurant. 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.
