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Like a good date, Belgian beers are long on attributes. Although styles differ, each is characteristically strong, complex, and rich in flavor. High amounts of alcohol are commonplace, which make for a mini-party with each bottle. Kick back at these fine taverns and savor the flamboyant taste of a Belgian brew.
Bordered by the Kennedy and Eisenhower expressways, Roosevelt Road and Polk Street, this heavily populated, super-diverse neighborhood is undergoing significant change, but it remains true to its Italian roots. From landmarks to historial bites on Taylor Street, we take you to the heart of Little Italy.
Nosebleed-high fuel prices not only pinch at the pump; pricey gas means you pay more at that other filling station: the bar. But look to retro cans of brew and you might also roll back your bar tab. Dad would be proud--you’re saving money and discovering the joys of old-school beer.
With the addition of Texas de Brazil, River North officially earns the title of the Churrascaria Capital of Chicago. Rather than do the PR rounds to make sense of the neighborhood's numerous Brazilian steakhouses, we hit the street for some personal meat-on-a-stick truth from the folks who keep these places skewering. Before you choose your fave, see what locals have to say about competitors Brazzaz, Fogo de Chao and Zed 451.
Summer is here and that means it's grillin' time. Whether you want someone else to cook it for you, (or at least do the prep, a la Korean barbecue), or if you're into being involved in every step from choosing the perfect outdoor spot to flipping each burger, we've got you covered. So get out there and start fanning those flames!
A picnic on the grass, under the stars, listening to some great music--that's what Ravinia is all about. With shows on tap virtually every night all summer long, there are plenty of choices for music fans of all types. But many of the pop/rock shows do sell out, so get your tickets early--even for the lawn.
German beer-hall culture collides with historical planned housing in this picturesque North Side neighborhood. Plan a stroll through the Ravenswood Historical District for a real eyeful, but make sure to cap it off with cold German beers in nearby Lincoln Square.
Logan Square has always seemed like the less perky neighbor to the left of bustling Bucktown. But traditional Mexican restaurants, stylish bars and an attractive green-space-dotted landscape add up to a neighborhood worth a dedicated trip.
If Ashland is too far West and Irving Park too far North for you, then you'll probably miss out on Albany Park, which is perfectly fine to the rest of us who can't live without kalbi, shawarma and shabu shabu. This little neighborhood provides diners a global lesson in food, from Korean barbecue joints to elegant Thai restaurants. Start your culinary tour here.
