Chicago, IL Metro Local Lists
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by Big Sky VIP
Clubs Big Sky Sends Limos Full of People to Weekly
Big Sky VIP works closely with Outfit Events. The best of the best in club promoters. Birthdays, Bachelor/ Bachlerette parties or just going to dance the night away. We are a HUGE fan of DJ Dante The Don spinning for Outfit, he always keeps the crowds hoppin… more
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by Emilie Zanger
Citysearch Editor
If there's one thing Chicago knows how to do, it's make the best of the snowy months, and the holidays are a prime example. There are countless ways to celebrate the season in the Windy City, including sausages and shopping at the Christkindlmarket; colorful… more
In this list: Chicago Botanic Garden, Tavern Tap at Congress Hotel, Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier
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by Emilie Zanger
Citysearch Editor
Best of Citysearch: Spa & Beauty
You're looking good, Chicago. No, really. Who cuts your hair? Who makes your skin look so rosy? Who massages away your tension and keeps you bright-eyed and bushy-tailed? We live in the city that Forbes magazine recently voted the most stressed in America;… more
In this list: Hair At Last, Trim, Halo For Men, mySpa at the Fairmont Chicago
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by Emilie Zanger
Citysearch Editor
A little low on cash? That's no excuse to scrimp on style. If you know where to look, you can still find designer denim, cool shoes and one-of-a-kind home furnishings that emphasize style without emptying your bank account. Read on to uncover some of the best… more
In this list: American Apparel, Brooklyn Industries, Nicholas Joseph Custom Tailors , Wow & Zen
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by Amelia Levin
Citysearch Editor
All it takes is a glance around your El car to notice that the '80s have made a comeback--Madonna-inspired ripped stockings and all. Whether you savored the decade that defined decadence or were happy to hang up your hair crimper once and for all, you can't… more
In this list: Innjoy, American Apparel, Reagle Beagle, Kokorokoko
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by Jennifer Olvera
Citysearch Editor
Your female friends have it made in the salon and spa department, but as a modern man, you have grooming needs, too. If Enya and aromatherapy oils make you squirm, fear not. There are plenty of spas and salons around Chicago where a guy can get groomed with… more
In this list: Truefitt & Hill Barber, State Street Barbers, Sir Spa , Urban Joe
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by Marla Seidell
Citysearch Editor
A Business Traveler's Guide to Chicago
You're coming to Chicago on business, and you need the lowdown on a swank restaurants, client-appropriate bars and hotels with amenities like airport car service, free morning papers and business centers that are open late. Use our ultimate business traveler's… more
In this list: The Fairmont Chicago, James Hotel-Chicago, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, Atwood Cafe
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by Emilie Zanger
Citysearch Editor
Chicago Thanksgiving Planner 2009
It's that time of year again, and although some still prefer to do the Thanksgiving feast the old-fashioned way (translation: hours in the kitchen), Chicago restaurants are giving you an out by offering their renditions of the classic holiday feast. From… more
In this list: Coco Pazzo Cafe, Shaw's Crab House - Schaumburg, Jacky's on Prairie, Zest
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by Lisa Shames
Citysearch Editor
Like any great classic cocktail, the martini's provenance is shrouded in mystery. Was it created in the mid-19th century in Martinez, Calif., as a celebratory drink for a struck-rich miner? Or was it a clever bartender who just happened to put two and two… more
In this list: Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse - Chicago, Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel Chicago, Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club, Martini Park
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by Emilie Zanger
Citysearch Editor
This trend-setting strip in Wicker Park is a hot spot for Chicago's hip restaurant, nightlife and retail scene. The grittiness that existed only a few years ago is long gone, but the artsy, independent vibe has remained. While just north on Damen Avenue,… more
In this list: Milk & Honey Cafe, Alliance Bakery, Crust, Mana Food Bar
