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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...
Butcher & the Burger – the Perfect Burger, Created by You

Butcher & the Burger – the Perfect Burger, Created by You

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Lincoln Park, Reviews

While fun in concept, build-your-own burger places like Meatheads or Five Guys have always left me feeling a little let down. Either the toppings are good but the meat hovers around McDonald’s quality, or the toppings are pretty basic. Lincoln Park’s Butcher &...
11 Best Chicago Disc Golf Courses – In the City & Beyond

11 Best Chicago Disc Golf Courses – In the City & Beyond

by Chicago Traveler | Lifestyle, Recreation, Sports, Suburbs

Disc Golf remains somewhat of a niche sport. It has definitely grown in popularity over the years and professional series do exist, but there is still a good amount of people who have never played it or don’t know much about it. Fortunately, for the people that do...
On The Border Naperville – Taco Tuesday Satisfaction

On The Border Naperville – Taco Tuesday Satisfaction

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Reviews, Suburbs

I found myself in Naperville on perhaps the most sacred day of the week– Taco Tuesday. With no lunch plans, my own two feet for transportation, a craving for tacos and wide eyes– I spotted the On The Border Naperville location just down the road. This Tex-Mex...
Aquanaut Brewing Brings English-Inspired Beer to Chicago

Aquanaut Brewing Brings English-Inspired Beer to Chicago

by Chicago Traveler | Breweries, Chicago Drinks, Lincoln Square

Chicago’s craft beer explosion is showing no signs of slowing down with more and more breweries opening every month. The days when Goose Island was nearly the only game in town are easy to remember, but in just a few years it’s nearly impossible to keep...
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...
Stay Cool and Caffeinated This Summer at Caffè Umbria

Stay Cool and Caffeinated This Summer at Caffè Umbria

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

Whether headed to the office or coming into town for a day of sightseeing, most Chicagoans get by with a cup, or five, of coffee. With temperatures this summer regularly reaching 90 degrees, it’s definitely iced coffee season. However, if you’re in the River North...
App for Free Parking in Chicago – Don’t Feed the Meters

App for Free Parking in Chicago – Don’t Feed the Meters

by Chicago Traveler | General Information, Neighborhoods

If you are among the minority that own a vehicle of your own in Chicago– then you know the struggles of finding parking, even more so when it comes to free parking in Chicago. Valets and meters can add up very, very quickly– especially if you happen to find yourself...
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...
L’Appetito Chicago – the Deli You’ve been Looking for

L’Appetito Chicago – the Deli You’ve been Looking for

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Gold Coast, Reviews

As I’m sitting here reminiscing about my last visit to L’Appetito, which a friend of mine highly recommended, I find myself mowing down a sandwich that I just just whipped together in my kitchen. I’ve always had a deep appreciation for a simple, yet satisfying...
New York Delicatessen Resurrects a Neighborhood Classic

New York Delicatessen Resurrects a Neighborhood Classic

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Lakeview, Reviews

Deli and sub sandwich fans are intensely passionate, even to the point where there are fierce rivalries around massive chains like Subway and Jimmy John’s. New York Delicatessen owner Isaac Work was once such a fan, driving regularly from Bridgeport to the...
Madison Public House – A Logan Square Essential

Madison Public House – A Logan Square Essential

by Chicago Traveler | Chicago Eats, Logan Square, Reviews

Madison Public House has been in business for nearly 3 years. Upon opening, they wanted to create an atmosphere that provided an all-in-one experience; they have succeeded. They may possess a bar appearance, but that is not strictly what they are. Rather than going to...
With Steadfast, the Fifty/50 Group Embraces Fine Dining

With Steadfast, the Fifty/50 Group Embraces Fine Dining

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

Chicago’s the Fifty/50 Group has so far been known for their eclecticism with restaurants ranging from the namesake sports bar to Roots Handmade Pizza to craft cocktail lounges like the Berkshire Room. With the recent opening of Steadfast in the Loop’s business...
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