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Memorial Day Specials in Chicago

Memorial Day Specials in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Holiday Specials

Memorial Day in Chicago is the perfect time to kick off summer. The weather is typically on the up and up, the beaches are open and the parks are freshly green. If you find yourself hungry, thirsty or in need of some entertainment this Memorial Day weekend, these...
Get Your Hands Dirty With the Seafood Boil at the Mad Boiler

Get Your Hands Dirty With the Seafood Boil at the Mad Boiler

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Restaurants, Reviews, West Town

As if Restaurant Row wasn’t already a foodies dream come true, the West Loop’s dining scene continues to grow and expand beyond the confines of Randolph. Head just a little bit south of Randolph to 1045 W. Madison Street and you’ll find the Mad Boiler, a Cajun seafood...
StarChefs Highlights the Rising Stars of the Chicago Restaurant Scene

StarChefs Highlights the Rising Stars of the Chicago Restaurant Scene

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Events, Lincoln Park

Each year StarChefs, an online and paper magazine, visits four cities in the United States in order to recognize the hottest chefs and restaurateurs. Back for the first time since 2011, StarChefs held a Rising Stars awards ceremony and tasting on May 8, 2015 at the...
Blackwood BBQ Makes Getting Smoky Loop BBQ Easy

Blackwood BBQ Makes Getting Smoky Loop BBQ Easy

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews

While visitors to our city may have hot dogs and deep dish pizza on their minds, Chicagoans are well aware of our city’s rich, if not complicated, barbecue scene. There’s not exactly one specific Chicago-style barbecue with many rich traditions divided by...
Wicker Park Goes Southern at Carriage House

Wicker Park Goes Southern at Carriage House

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Wicker Park

Chicago is a lot more than hot dogs and deep dish pizza, proof of which is the city’s growing love for Southern cooking and barbecue. Evidence of this is Carriage House, which serves modern low country Southern food to Wicker Park at 1700 W. Division Street. We...
26 Unexpected Foods For Grilling Other Than Burgers

26 Unexpected Foods For Grilling Other Than Burgers

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, General Information

I most certainly would not consider myself to be a master when it comes to grilling– but I do know a thing or two about cooking in the kitchen. This easily translates to cooking on the grill. Essentially everything that you can fry or bake can also be grilled– even...
15 Food Trucks in Chicago to Seek Out

15 Food Trucks in Chicago to Seek Out

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

There is just something about dining at the food trucks in Chicago that makes this sidewalk dining experience so enjoyable. Maybe it’s a sense of rebellion against sit-down restaurants, maybe it’s quality fast-food service, maybe it’s taking advantage of the...
Best Ice Cream In Chicago – Top 10 Spots

Best Ice Cream In Chicago – Top 10 Spots

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Not much is more satisfying than indulging in the best ice cream in Chicago on a hot, muggy day. From traditional ice cream, to thick custard, frozen yogurt, sherbet, and even Italian ice.. Chicago provides it all.   Best Ice Cream In Chicago   Jeni s Splendid Ice...
Chicago Fine Dining On A Budget– It Does Exist

Chicago Fine Dining On A Budget– It Does Exist

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

There are a lot of secrets in the dining world, but one of the most well-kept secrets are culinary school restaurants. Since Chicago is a big dining town, there are many. If you are looking to have a Chicago fine dining experience on a budget, these places would fit...
Logan Square’s Ugo’s Offers New Takes on Italian Favorites

Logan Square’s Ugo’s Offers New Takes on Italian Favorites

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Logan Square, Restaurants, Reviews

When I lived near the intersection of Armitage and California a few years ago, the food options were fairly limited and imbalanced. You could have a high-end foodie meal at Table, Donkey and Stick or grab a hot dog at the Tastee Freez. All of that has changed...
Municipal Bar + Dining Co. – River North’s Affordable Sports Bar

Municipal Bar + Dining Co. – River North’s Affordable Sports Bar

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Reviews, River North

Open since 2012, Municipal Bar + Dining Co is a sports bar and restaurant located in Chicago’s River North, not far from Merchandise Mart. While the area already has its share of sports bars, Municipal is a bit more upscale than its rivals, quite spacious, and does...
Porkchop offers Casual & Hearty Barbecue in Chicago

Porkchop offers Casual & Hearty Barbecue in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews

Earlier this summer, the Chicago Traveler visited CHOP just before it opened to serve shoppers and residents of the Roosevelt Collection. This time around we visited CHOP owner Jovanis Bouargoub’s original restaurant concept: Porkchop. Porkchop serves a variety of...
Top 10 Chicago Food Tours – Foodies’ Heaven

Top 10 Chicago Food Tours – Foodies’ Heaven

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Recreation, Top Lists for Restaurants

Chicago is a city known for its culinary diversity, but trying to experience it all can be overwhelming and expensive. Food tours offer a great way to experience the city, and there are a lot of them available throughout our great city. Guided tours will take you...
Easter in Chicago – 33 Restaurant Specials

Easter in Chicago – 33 Restaurant Specials

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Holiday Specials

Easter in Chicago is a phenomenal time of the year. Not only is the weather warming, but there are also an abundant amount of restaurants in Chicago and the surrounding area offering food and drink specials to warm you on the inside. Have a relaxing brunch with...
The Best Juice Bar Chicago Squeezes Into? Here Are 10

The Best Juice Bar Chicago Squeezes Into? Here Are 10

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Juicing is a great and easy way to obtain your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Avoid the shops that load their drinks with sugar – the best juice bar Chicago offers can be found at any one of these locations.   Juice Bar Chicago Guide:   Vegetarian Express – $...
Top 15 Chicken and Waffles in Chicago

Top 15 Chicken and Waffles in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Good ole’ Southern cooking has blessed our palates with many unique and favorite dishes? but one of the very most cherished dishes is the simple Chicken and Waffles combination. There is just something about the soft, yet crunchy experience of a waffle matched up with...
Top 10 Late Night Restaurants Chicago Indulges In

Top 10 Late Night Restaurants Chicago Indulges In

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Finding a place to eat late at night can sometimes be a struggle. With a growling stomach, all you really want is some food and your bed. These are some of the best late night restaurants Chicago stumbles to; the diverse offerings should please anyone. Five Faces Ice...
West Town Bakery & Diner is a Fresh Addition to the Neighborhood

West Town Bakery & Diner is a Fresh Addition to the Neighborhood

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Restaurants, Reviews, West Loop

Part of the Fifty/50 Group— and located right next door to sibling restaurants Roots and Homestead— West Town Bakery & Diner looks like your favorite college town hangout. Walk in and you’ll notice the eye-popping street art and graffiti, colorful seats and...
Top 10 Rooftop Bars Chicago Floats Up To

Top 10 Rooftop Bars Chicago Floats Up To

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Bars, Top Lists for Restaurants

Going out for a night on the town is what most people look forward to all week. The only thing better than that is a night out above the town! Chicago’s summer weather should be enjoyed to the fullest while it is around. Outdoor seating with a skyline view can really...
Humana is Bringing Health and Nutrition to Taste of Chicago

Humana is Bringing Health and Nutrition to Taste of Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Entertainment, Events

Humana to present healthy mocktail challenge featuring WXRT DJ Mary Dixon and ‘Check, Please!’ host Catherine De Orio on July 9 Health and well-being company Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) will showcase its largest ever list of healthy food items through its signature Humana...
O’Hare Restaurants – Top 10 Places To Eat At The Airport

O’Hare Restaurants – Top 10 Places To Eat At The Airport

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Airports can sometimes feel more like a prison than a gateway to the world. Time spent between flights should be well used rather than abused. This list compiles some of the best O’Hare restaurants to spend your time, indulge in some food, and refresh with a drink....
Tasting the Spring Menu at Unite Urban Grill

Tasting the Spring Menu at Unite Urban Grill

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Noble Square, Reviews, West Town

The West Town area over the past couple years has truly become a hip place to hang out thanks to trendy shops and boutiques and great restaurants. The latter includes Unite Urban Grill, a sleek and chill neighborhood steakhouse concept. I was invited to stop on by the...
The Stretch Bar & Grill – Wrigleyville’s Best Burger

The Stretch Bar & Grill – Wrigleyville’s Best Burger

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Wrigleyville

The idea of going to a Wrigleyville bar could either be the greatest or worst thing every depending on who you are. If that is your scene, there’s certainly no shortage of places to choose from to watch the game, grab some lunch, or have a boozy weekend. Located just...
Mondo Meatball May Replace Your Grandma’s Recipe

Mondo Meatball May Replace Your Grandma’s Recipe

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Wicker Park

During a recent trip to New York City, I walked by multiple meatball-focused restaurants and now Mondo Meatball has come to Chicago’s Wicker Park. Are we in the midst of a meatball revolution? These are not just your classic Italian meatballs, either. Mondo...
Top 10 Chilaquiles For A Chicago Mexican Breakfast

Top 10 Chilaquiles For A Chicago Mexican Breakfast

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Chicago Mexican breakfast options are a welcome change to the traditional fifteen stack of pancakes and twelve-egg omelets that are large enough that you could wrap yourself in it. The primary reason to crave south of the border before noon is chilaquiles. ‘What are...
Parts and Labor is Logan Square’s Hippest Burger Joint

Parts and Labor is Logan Square’s Hippest Burger Joint

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Logan Square, Reviews

Burgers are one of America’s favorite comfort foods. Many of us have fond memories of going to the local burger joint with our parents and friends and enjoying some greasy goodness. For a lot of Chicago’s Southside residents, that burger joint was Grant’s Wonderburger...
5411 Empanadas is Taking Over Chicago, One Pastry at a Time

5411 Empanadas is Taking Over Chicago, One Pastry at a Time

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Wicker Park

5411 Empanadas is one of the fastest growing restaurant groups in the city. Named after the international dialing code for Buenos Aires, the group first opened in 2009 with a quality product and making deliveries to local Chicago businesses. That led to an incredibly...
Top 5 French Restaurants In Chicago

Top 5 French Restaurants In Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Orson Welles once drunkenly stumbled through a television commercial extolling the virtues of Paul Masson’s California champagne inspired by the same excellence that goes into crafting French champagne. Likewise, Chicago may not be Paris, but there are still...
Celebrating the Launch of Inspired Catering & Events

Celebrating the Launch of Inspired Catering & Events

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Events

Have you been to a wedding or catered event before where the food is bland, poorly seasoned, and actually put a damper on the festivities? Likely this has happened more than once. Fortunately, there are high-quality, gourmet catering companies in Chicago like Inspired...
17 Satisfying Sandwiches to Eat in Chicago’s Loop

17 Satisfying Sandwiches to Eat in Chicago’s Loop

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Sandwiches are the quintessential lunch food. They were designed to be eaten on the go, and while that still may be the case, there are some sandwich shoppes in Chicago’s Loop that will make you want to sit down and indulge in each and every bite. There are varieties...
30 Super Bowl Specials in Chicago – Parties & Catering

30 Super Bowl Specials in Chicago – Parties & Catering

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Drinks, Chicago Eats, Events

Super Bowl is always a bittersweet event. The entirety of a season’s battles, trash talking and celebrations come down to this very day. It can be joyous, even if your team isn’t in the running for World Champions. It’s the perfect day for camaraderie. On the flip...
Boiler Room is Logan Square’s Best Dinner Deal

Boiler Room is Logan Square’s Best Dinner Deal

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Logan Square, Reviews

I almost put the claim in the title as ” Boiler Room Chicago’s Best Dinner Deal ” but that would be a hard claim to fully backup. However, even with Chicago being so expansive and the food scene constantly exploding– Boiler Room remains as one of the best bangs for...
Best Wings in Chicago – Top 13

Best Wings in Chicago – Top 13

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Wings are a sacred meal. They are messy, delicious, mainly eaten with friends and beer, and taste even better when sports are streaming across the screen. If you are going to support your favorite teams, then also support your tastebuds by letting them indulge in the...
5 Reasons Why You Should Frequent Farmers Markets

5 Reasons Why You Should Frequent Farmers Markets

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Events

Farmers Market season is taking full swing. Produce is growing nicely and the sun is making its appearance more often to give you that much needed dosage of vitamin D and happiness. These markets provide you with a great alternative to supermarket shopping and their...
Cochon Volant Adds Full Service Sophistication to the Loop

Cochon Volant Adds Full Service Sophistication to the Loop

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, The Loop

Our recent list of the best Chicago burgers was not without its share of controversy. After its publication, I was told I had to go over immediately to Cochon Volant and try their Le Cheeseburger Royale. Translated as “Flying Pig,” Cochon Volant recently opened in the...
15 Ooey Gooey Grilled Cheese Must Haves in Chicago

15 Ooey Gooey Grilled Cheese Must Haves in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Grilled Cheese has come a long way since I was flipping them in a pan, or even worse, a microwave in my younger years. The big question may be, is grilled cheese really grilled cheese once you add vegetables and meat to it? The answer to that is yes, yes it is. The...
Truckin’ Around : Food Truck Extravaganza

Truckin’ Around : Food Truck Extravaganza

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Events, Suburbs

Typically, when you want to indulge in some tasty food trucks you have to run all over Chicago. It’s like a giant scavenger hunt. Truckin’ Around has changed that. No more must you run amuck through the street looking for that late night treat. Actually, that is a...
The Commonwealth Tavern Brings Fine Dining to the Sports Bar

The Commonwealth Tavern Brings Fine Dining to the Sports Bar

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Roscoe Village

Have you ever wanted to go out and watch the game without having to eat the same old sports bar food? Sports bars are a dime a dozen in Chicago, but the Commonwealth Tavern (2000 Roscoe Street in Roscoe Village) stands out from the pack by merging your favorite bar...
Velvet Taco is a Welcome Addition to the Gold Coast

Velvet Taco is a Welcome Addition to the Gold Coast

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Gold Coast, Reviews

Does a Texas-based taco concept have anything to offer Chicago? While Chicago may already have an insane number of incredible taquerias, Velvet Taco in the Gold Coast manages to offer something different with tacos influenced by world cuisine. Whether you’re a fan of...
15 of the Best Pancakes in Chicago – Cake for Breakfast

15 of the Best Pancakes in Chicago – Cake for Breakfast

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Sometimes in the morning nothing is more satisfying than a simple, quintessential breakfast. Nothing tends to fit the bill more perfectly than a plate of some of the best pancakes in Chicago– especially after an aggressive night. Yes– French toast is bomb and it...
Uno Chicago Grill / Pizzeria Uno

Uno Chicago Grill / Pizzeria Uno

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

I’ve written about quite a few pizza places here in Chicago, but you can’t talk about deep-dish pizza without giving homage to the original: Uno Chicago Grill, better known as Pizzeria Uno. (The new name evolved from the new menu, which includes ‘hip...
The Best Pho Chicago Warms Up With – Vietnamese Perfection

The Best Pho Chicago Warms Up With – Vietnamese Perfection

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Pho is somewhat of a miracle in a bowl. It has this way of bringing comfort into your life when you didn’t even know that you needed to be comforted. If you happen to find yourself sick or a little hungover, Pho can speed up the healing process. Whether you are...
Breakfast Pizza in Chicago – Forget About Deep Dish

Breakfast Pizza in Chicago – Forget About Deep Dish

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Eating breakfast pizza in Chicago does not have to mean cold deep dish from the night before or even ordering a deep dish before noon. Eating pizza for breakfast means that you’ll be taking in a deliciousness of ingredients that are reminiscent of a hearty,...
Top 21 Monday Specials Chicago Can Look Forward To

Top 21 Monday Specials Chicago Can Look Forward To

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Bars, Top Lists for Restaurants

Mondays seem to be one of the most hated things that have ever existed. Rather than despised, they should be celebrated. Set the mood for the rest of the work week by going out and enjoying these Monday specials Chicago provides to its good patrons. From here on out...
Belly Up Smokehouse Brings Southern Barbecue to the South Loop

Belly Up Smokehouse Brings Southern Barbecue to the South Loop

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Restaurants, Reviews, South Loop

Walking into Belly Up, you’ll be astounded by how surprisingly huge it is. The restaurant is very long and has these really high ceilings. The vibe is Chicago warehouse industrial with lots of brick, exposed fixtures, and wood ceiling beams with some subtle cowboy...
River North’s Dough Bros Tips the Scales in Favor of NY Style Pizza

River North’s Dough Bros Tips the Scales in Favor of NY Style Pizza

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, River North

The battle between deep dish and NY style pizza will likely rage on till the end of time, but there’s one thing you’ve got to give to New York City: you can grab a quality slice pretty much anywhere. In Chicago, it takes a little more effort to get an easy pizza fix....
Popular Chicago Area Christmas Restaurants

Popular Chicago Area Christmas Restaurants

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Holiday Specials, Top Lists for Restaurants

The holidays are meant to bring everyone together– but not everyone fancies meeting in the kitchen. There are many choices for Christmas restaurants around Chicago, along with Christmas Eve choices. There is a chance that your favorite venue may be open, but here are...
Top 10 Pizza Places In Chicago

Top 10 Pizza Places In Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Chicago is known for many things: towering skyscrapers, gorgeous lakefront, Al Capone, sometimes questionable politicians, and of course, food. Chicago offers some of the best eats in the country, especially when it comes to pizza. There s no other place in the world...
Top 8 Steakhouses in Chicago

Top 8 Steakhouses in Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Top Lists for Restaurants

Known for some of the finest establishments when it comes to dining out, Chicago is one of the best restaurant cities in the world. Some may say Chicago’s claim to fame is the deep-dish pizza, but make no mistake, when it comes to steak, the Windy City knows how...
Wild Garden Hummus – The Perfect Travel Companion?

Wild Garden Hummus – The Perfect Travel Companion?

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats

I find myself walking around this glorious city more than I find myself in a vehicle. That is what made me realize that 2015 was going to be a focus on health and eating better. “With the New Year, comes the new me” I have been a pretty big condiment fan. I like my...
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