The Chicago Traveler

Ah, family. There is a saying that goes… “Families are like fudge – mostly sweet with a few nuts.” We here at the Travel & Culture Channel are celebrating our nutty families this month. And while my own family may seem especially eccentric at times, I still love them nonetheless.
For several years, my paternal family would gather for breakfast every Sunday at Orbit Restaurant and Lounge (2954 N Milwaukee Ave). I think my grandparents liked it mostly because it served a primarily Polish cuisine… and because they had “clean bathrooms.” I remember this is where my affinity for eating lemons …read more

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Most adults probably haven’t been to a museum since they were in junior high as part of a class field trip. And while the Museum of Science and Industry has plenty of kid-friendly interactive exhibits, grown-ups can find attractive features to visit as well.

The exterior alone is quite impressive, as the building dates back to 1893, when it was used for two World’s Fairs (the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and The Century of Progress Exposition in 1933). It then housed the Columbian Museum, which evolved into the Field Museum of Natural History. When a new Field Museum building opened downtown …read more

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Barbecue chicken… prosciutto… cauliflower… all these foods are good enough on their own, but you’d never expect to find them on a pizza… right? Well, these and a long list of ingredients are available for the famous thin-crust pizza at Pat’s Pizzeria & Ristorante.
In a city known for its deep-dish, the crispy, paper-thin crust at Pat’s has been voted among the best in Chicago. In fact, it was awarded “Best Thin Crust” by the Chicago Tribune in 1992, and even esteemed movie critic Roger Ebert has been quoted, “Best thin crust… period.” So what makes this pizza so good? Maybe …read more

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