User Lists in Chicago, IL Metro

Chicagoist's Anthony Todd counts down the top five new spots for hungry Chicagoans.

Chicagoist's Anthony Todd counts down the top five new spots for hungry Chicagoans.

Nothing gets us jumping off the walls like an indulgent dessert, but when it comes to good, old-fashioned sugar highs, we love the adult twist of a spiked dessert. From rum-flavored ice cream to whiskey-soaked bread pudding, we've got seven of the best boozy desserts in Chicago. (Photo: Bread pudding at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse)

We love to eat and drink, but our wallet doesn't always love our gluttonous behavior. Good thing Chicago has some great deals on food and drink. From late-night pizza to inexpensive margaritas, we've got the scoop on where to get the most of your money. Here's our list of the best bar and restaurant deals in Chicago. (Photo: Rockit Bar & Grill)

There is no way to replicate New Orleans. The city has a charm, uniqueness and history all its own. The only way to truly experience the Big Easy is to plan a New Orleans vacation. But for when you need a little N?awlins fix in Chicago to get you in the mood, we have the inspiration in these restaurants, bars and more that channel the French Quarter and beyond.

When you visit Chicago, you want to see it all, even if you're traveling alone. And why shouldn't you? With an abundance of restaurants, bars and attractions, there's non-stop action in this town, and we've got a list of the "must-do's" when you're traveling alone in Chicago. (Photo: Kim Peiffer)

There's no better comfort food than pizza, especially for Chicagoans! Sure, Chicago is known for its deep dish pizza with rich, buttery crust and endless amounts of cheese, but thin and bubbly Napoli-style can be had here, too. Read on for the best pizza in Chicago. (Photo: La Madia)

Sometimes nothing satisfies like a juicy hamburger, but even that's not so simple anymore: from the perfect buttered bun to the ideal accoutrements, there are a lot of hamburger variations in Chicago. To cut through the clutter, we ate our way through the top Chicago burgers and came up with seven of our favorite Chicago burgers. (Photo: Rockit Bar and Grill)

You may be thinking that cupcakes were so five years ago. Au contraire, dear friends. Those frosted mini-cakes are more popular now than ever, with a slew of new cupcake shops (and even cupcake trucks!) sprouting up all over the city. We've got the best places for cupcakes in Chicago. (Photo: Sprinkles Cupcakes)

Now that the bitter cold is finally starting to wind down and the anticipation of Spring is building, it's time to come out of hibernation and begin to take the city by storm. Here's our list of things to do in Chicago in March, from new events happening to just-opened places to check out. (Photo: Art Institute of Chicago)