Wrinkle beans, dumplings with duck and pho spices, and rice noodles with kimchi and hominy in spicy pork broth is a great way to start your order at Chef Bill Kim's lively BYOB spot. Mehr erfahren.
The Art Institute of Chicago has one of the largest and most extensive collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the world. Mehr erfahren.
The Music Box Theatre, built in 1929, was designed to accommodate sound films, a new technology at the time, as well as silent films. The theater still boasts a working organ and an orchestra pit. Mehr erfahren.
Exterior shots of the Blues Brother's big gig at the "Palace Hotel Ballroom" were shot at the South Shore Cultural Center. Mehr erfahren.
There’s nothing quite like getting up bright & early to knock a few back, dig in to a hearty breakfast, & scream your head off to a nation-gripping showdown of futbol. Mehr erfahren.
Go there: Belly up to the bar, built in the 1930s to resemble the USS Normandy. Mehr erfahren.
In the movie "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) meets up with his ex-girlfriends. He meets Penny, a film critic, at the Music Box. Mehr erfahren.
Ensures an in-the-know crowd will be packed in nightly due to only 45 seats. Grab a handcrafted drink or nosh on Mediterranean small plates while enjoying the ambiance. If you can get in, that is. 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.
Memorably sleek décor that features eye-catching metallic accents, as well as a rooftop beer garden that sports a mind-blowing retractable roof. It’s sure to come in handy during rainstorms & winter. Mehr erfahren.
Beautifully crafted home goods and accessories make this spot a favorite general gift store of sorts. Mehr erfahren.
Cap off your weekend by starting your week off right with SIN at the Hardrock Hotel on Sunday. Free for locals and a must for tourists with early flights on Monday morning. 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.
There may not be any floats on the south side this year, but don’t be surprised if the world’s largest pub crawl takes place instead (March 13th at 12 p.m.). Drink & food specials running. Mehr erfahren.
Kanye West graduated from Polaris and not long after graduation, he links up with mentor No I.D., producing tracks for local artists before making his way to the New York rap music scene. Mehr erfahren.
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In partnership with Harrah’s, Simon has crafted a retro-chic burger joint complete with “Iron Chef Sliders” and a Cap'n Crunch Milkshake. Mehr erfahren.