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The nation’s only museum escape room returns to Chicago
The second edition of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry’s after-hours event is now open.
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Van Leeuwen is opening its first Chicago location—and, yes, there will be Malört ice cream
The New York-born ice cream shop makes its Chicago debut in Wicker Park.
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Chicago has a new No. 1 rooftop restaurant, according to Time Out
Our editors ranked Chicago's best rooftop restaurants and this Loop hotspot is our favorite.
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You might fall in love at this R&B rooftop party in the West Loop
Rooftop day party Sundays Are For Lovers reminds us what it feels like to fall in love.
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A music-and-wellness festival is taking over the Salt Shed in September
From laughter meditation and drum cardio to sets from Jamila Woods and Vic Mensa, there’s something for everyone here.
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A major new restaurant is coming to the Chicago riverfront
The new Mediterranean restaurant is part of a $37 million renovation at 300 N LaSalle
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Sub shop J.P. Graziano is bringing back cannabis-infused giardiniera
The popular West Loop sandwich shop and grocer is re-releasing the popular elevated condiment for a limited time.
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Fine-dining restaurant Next ventures into the cosmos this fall
The Alinea Group’s award-winning eatery just announced its next concept: Space.
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ART on THE MART brings a dazzling new sound-and-visual experience this fall
The Riverwalk installation was created in partnership with Arts of Life—a nonprofit championing artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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This beautiful Chicago bakery was just shortlisted at the 2025 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
If you've been, you get it
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