While the cakes made the "Boss" famous, the cannolis are some of the best you'll find. Don't forget to say hi to Buddy!
Demo tapes were cleverly tested here at the original Chess Records offices by blaring music outdoors to folks waiting for the bus at the corner and seeing if they started grooving to the beat. Mehr erfahren.
Track down the sound that evolved from the Blues at the House of Blues' Gospel Brunch on Sundays, complimented by a Southern-inspired buffet and blues memorabilia on the walls. Mehr erfahren.
In "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986), Cameron and Sloan are seen standing in front of Alexander Calder's Flamingo sculpture. Mehr erfahren.
Although scenes set in "Championship Vinyl" weren't actually shot in a record store, you can still buy new and used vinyl at Reckless Records, located nearby at 1532 N Milwaukee. Mehr erfahren.
Sun Wah’s success is usually attributed to its Beijing duck, the crispy-skinned bird that has the starring role in fried rice, noodle soups and between soft bao buns. Mehr erfahren.
The Queens Park Swizzle (aged rum, bitters, mint) here is one of our favorite cocktails of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Mehr erfahren.
Before 9 a.m., dogs are allowed to roam free in Central Park. That has spawned gatherings of unleashed canines like the Norwich terriers that regularly get together with their owners at this statue. Mehr erfahren.
The Bash burger here is a must-try, says Adam Platt. (Bacon jam!) Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Mehr erfahren.
The baked goods are the standout here, like the $3 fluffy biscuits, which you can stuff with scrambled eggs and melted pepper-jack cheese. Featured in Where to Eat 2011!
Absolutely incredible! Have never had a bad dish there. The namesake dish is a must!
Don’t miss the Basque favorites like suckling pig laced with truffles or torija here, says Adam Platt. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Mehr erfahren.
In "The Dark Knight" (2008), Lt Gordon (Gary Oldman) arrests the gangster Sal Maroni while he is enjoying dinner, in scenes shot at The Berghoff restaurant. Mehr erfahren.
Lower Wacker Drive has been featured in many action-packed chase scenes in movies like The Blues Brothers (1980), Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and Wanted (2008). Mehr erfahren.
It’s first-rate Thai by way of Las Vegas at this new spot, one of the best restaurants of the year from Where to Eat 2011! Mehr erfahren.
Ketchup is never found on a Chicago-style dog. As Clint Eastwood’s character in the movie Sudden Impact put it, "Nobody - I mean nobody puts ketchup on a hot dog!" Mehr erfahren.
Weekend brunch might be your best bet here, for old-world breakfast treats like shirred eggs with black truffles, and a rich black-pudding clafoutis. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! 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.
