The first Ferris wheel made its debut in Chicago at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Today, Navy Pier is home to a 15-story Ferris wheel, modeled after the original one. Mehr erfahren.
Gold Coast Dogs splits the ends of their hot dogs before char-grilling them to crispy perfection, giving a unique blooming flower-petal look to their otherwise classic Chicago style dog. Mehr erfahren.
This is the largest science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Henry Crown Space Center features rockets, shuttles, satellites, rovers and probes. You can even see the actual Apollo 8 spacecraft! Mehr erfahren.
This Chicago landmark presents jazz nightly, from traditional to experimental, amid a "speakeasyesque" décor. Mehr erfahren.
You might recognize this mural created for the filming of the original Blue Brothers movie, where Ray’s Music Exchange stood. It remains today as a testament to the blues’ Chicago roots. Mehr erfahren.
Superdawg, which has been in business since 1948, sports two curiously dressed, 12-foot winking weenies on its roof (named Maurie and Flaurie after the owners), and provides car-hop service. Mehr erfahren.
Popular with locals and visitors, Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles serves soul food up in a stylish dining room. Mehr erfahren.
Located outside the United Center’s east end, the sculpture, which can be seen without buying a ticket to a Bulls or Blackhawks game, celebrates one of Chicago’s most internationally known figures. Mehr erfahren.
Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Mehr erfahren.
The Music Box plays a mix of independent and foreign films, as well as classic (black and white) movie matinees, and midnight screenings of cult classics. Mehr erfahren.
Before you go to the store, go to the Website. It's awesome. Seriously fun. Mehr erfahren.
"...what makes Owen & Engine worth a trip to its uncharming, edge-of-Logan-Square location is the craft that Burkhardt applies to everything..." --Phil Vettel, food critic, July 28, 2011 Mehr erfahren.
"Michael Jordan's relentlessly friendly and attentive staff is exceptional even by steakhouse standards." --Phil Vettel, food critic, Oct. 5, 2011. Mehr erfahren.
"... but you won't go hungry. And you won't find a better deal for food at this level." --Phil Vettel, food critic, Sept. 19, 2011 (in his lunch review). Mehr erfahren.
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.
Thought you’d want to know: Lillie’s Q has been nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best New Barbecue in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Mehr erfahren.
Featuring classically French dishes, Bistro Bordeaux’s three-course dinner ($33) includes escargot, French-style gnocchi and profiteroles with chocolate. Mehr erfahren.