Chicago - Must Dos

Chicago - Must Dos

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Created by Bobby Kennedy • Updated On: February 24, 2017
Writers Theatre - Tudor Court is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

1. Writers Theatre - Tudor Court

8.1
325 Tudor Ct (btwn Vernon & Green Bay), Glencoe, IL
Theater · 4 tips and reviews
Chicago Botanic Garden is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

2. Chicago Botanic Garden

9.4
1000 Lake Cook Rd (btwn Green Bay Rd & Skokie Hwy), Glencoe, IL
Botanical Garden · 128 tips and reviews
Ravinia Festival is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

3. Ravinia Festival

8.8
418 Sheridan Rd (at Green Bay & Ravinia Park), Highland Park, IL
Music Venue · 147 tips and reviews
Katsu is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

4. Katsu

2651 W Peterson Ave (btwn N Talman Ave & N Washtenaw Ave), Chicago, IL
Sushi Restaurant · West Ridge · 40 tips and reviews
Metropolis Coffee Company is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

5. Metropolis Coffee Company

9.1
1039 W Granville Ave (at Kenmore Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Edgewater Beach · 119 tips and reviews
Big Jones is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

6. Big Jones

8.6
5347 N Clark St (btwn W Summerdale Ave & W Balmoral Ave), Chicago, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · Andersonville · 138 tips and reviews
Simon's Tavern is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

7. Simon's Tavern

8.1
5210 N Clark St (btwn W Farragut & Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Dive Bar · Andersonville · 45 tips and reviews
Hopleaf Bar is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

8. Hopleaf Bar

9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Andersonville · 334 tips and reviews
Nhu Lan Bakery is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

9. Nhu Lan Bakery

9.0
2612 W Lawrence Ave (at N Rockwell St), Chicago, IL
Sandwich Spot · Ravenswood · 53 tips and reviews
Semiramis is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

10. Semiramis

6.9
4639 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Albany Park · 17 tips and reviews
Gene's Rooftop is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

11. Gene's Rooftop

8.0
4750 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Ravenswood · 19 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Restaurant is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

12. Elizabeth Restaurant

4835 N Western Ave (Gunnison), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Ravenswood · 12 tips and reviews
The Book Cellar is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

13. The Book Cellar

8.4
4736 N Lincoln Ave (btwn W Lawrence Ave & W Leland Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews
Chicago Brauhaus is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

14. Chicago Brauhaus

4732 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · Ravenswood · 53 tips and reviews
Pho 777 is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

15. Pho 777

6.9
1065 W Argyle St (at Winthrop Ave), Chicago, IL
Vietnamese Restaurant · Uptown · 26 tips and reviews
The Grafton Irish Pub & Grill is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

16. The Grafton Irish Pub & Grill

7.4
4530 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Sunnyside & Wilson), Chicago, IL
Pub · Ravenswood · 34 tips and reviews
Taqueria El Asadero is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

17. Taqueria El Asadero

8.8
2213 W Montrose Ave (at N Lincoln Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · North Center · 60 tips and reviews
Fountainhead is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

18. Fountainhead

1970 W Montrose Ave (at N Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar · Ravenswood · 100 tips and reviews
Half Acre Beer Company is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

19. Half Acre Beer Company

4257 N Lincoln Ave (btwn Cullom & Hutchinson), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Center · 119 tips and reviews
Smalls. is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

20. Smalls.

4009 N Albany Ave (at W. Irving Park Rd.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Albany Park · 28 tips and reviews
Mixteco Grill is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

21. Mixteco Grill

1601 W Montrose Ave (at Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · South East Ravenswood · 36 tips and reviews
Sticky Rice is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

22. Sticky Rice

8.3
4018 N Western Ave (at W Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Thai Restaurant · Horner Park · 52 tips and reviews
Laschet's Inn is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

23. Laschet's Inn

9.0
2119 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
German Restaurant · North Center · 36 tips and reviews
Music Box Theatre is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

24. Music Box Theatre

9.4
3733 N Southport Ave (btwn Grace St & Waveland Ave), Chicago, IL
Indie Movie Theater · Lakeview · 88 tips and reviews
Victory's Banner Restaurant is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

25. Victory's Banner Restaurant

2100 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Roscoe Village · 43 tips and reviews
Wrigley Field is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

26. Wrigley Field

9.0
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 562 tips and reviews
Pick Me Up Café is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

27. Pick Me Up Café

3408 N Clark St (at N Sheffield Ave), Chicago, IL
Diner · Lakeview · 140 tips and reviews
Schubas Tavern is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

28. Schubas Tavern

8.6
3159 N Southport Ave (at Belmont Ave), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Lakeview · 85 tips and reviews
Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

29. Sheffield's Beer & Wine Garden

8.9
3258 N Sheffield Ave (at W School St), Chicago, IL
Beer Garden · Lakeview · 108 tips and reviews
Longman & Eagle is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

30. Longman & Eagle

9.2
2657 N Kedzie Ave (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Logan Square · 352 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

31. Revolution Brewing

8.8
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews
Rosa's Lounge is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

32. Rosa's Lounge

9.0
3420 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Rock Club · Logan Square · 18 tips and reviews
Scofflaw is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

33. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews
Cemitas Puebla is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

34. Cemitas Puebla

3129 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Logan Square · 9 tips and reviews
Kingston Mines is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

35. Kingston Mines

9.0
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 110 tips and reviews
The Map Room is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

36. The Map Room

8.6
1949 N Hoyne Ave (at W Armitage Ave), Chicago, IL
Beer Bar · Bucktown · 108 tips and reviews
Bloomingdale Trail — The 606 is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

37. Bloomingdale Trail — The 606

9.2
Bloomingdale Ave, Chicago, IL
Hiking Trail · Bucktown · 26 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

38. Lincoln Park

9.3
N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Lincoln Park · 43 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

39. Lincoln Park Zoo

9.1
2001 N Clark St (btwn Fullerton Pkwy & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Zoo · Lincoln Park · 283 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

40. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 349 tips and reviews
Lillie's Q is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

41. Lillie's Q

7.9
1856 W North Ave (at Wolcott Ave), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Bucktown · 119 tips and reviews
Myopic Books is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

42. Myopic Books

8.7
1564 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Wicker Park · 60 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

43. Big Star

8.9
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 571 tips and reviews
Ada Street is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

44. Ada Street

9.0
1664 N Ada St (btwn Concord & Wabansia), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Bucktown · 67 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

45. The Violet Hour

8.9
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 255 tips and reviews
Steppenwolf Theatre Company is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

46. Steppenwolf Theatre Company

9.4
1650 N Halsted St (btwn Willow St & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Theater · North Side · 40 tips and reviews
Antique Taco is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

47. Antique Taco

8.8
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews
California Clipper is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

48. California Clipper

1002 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Humboldt Park · 48 tips and reviews
Empty Bottle is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

49. Empty Bottle

8.8
1035 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Ukrainian Village · 84 tips and reviews
Chicago History Museum is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

50. Chicago History Museum

8.8
1601 N Clark St (at North Ave), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Lincoln Park · 61 tips and reviews
Oak Street Beach is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

51. Oak Street Beach

9.1
1000 N Lake Shore Dr (at Oak St), Chicago, IL
Beach · Gold Coast · 57 tips and reviews
DiSotto Enoteca is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

52. DiSotto Enoteca

8.1
200 E Chesnut St, Chicago, IL
Wine Bar · Streeterville · 13 tips and reviews
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

53. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.7
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Streeterville · 154 tips and reviews
Slurping Turtle is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

54. Slurping Turtle

116 W Hubbard St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · River North · 193 tips and reviews
Goodman Theatre is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

55. Goodman Theatre

8.8
170 N Dearborn St (at Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 60 tips and reviews
Italian Village is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

56. Italian Village

8.1
71 W Monroe St (btwn Dearborn St & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · The Loop · 86 tips and reviews
The Art Institute of Chicago is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

57. The Art Institute of Chicago

9.5
111 S Michigan Ave (btwn Monroe St & Jackson Dr), Chicago, IL
Art Museum · Grant Park · 685 tips and reviews
Millennium Park is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

58. Millennium Park

9.5
201 E Randolph St (btwn Columbus Dr & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Grant Park · 619 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Foundation is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

59. Chicago Architecture Foundation

224 S Michigan Ave (at E Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Museum · The Loop · 51 tips and reviews
Auditorium Theatre is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

60. Auditorium Theatre

9.2
50 E Congress Pkwy (Roosevelt University), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 70 tips and reviews
National Museum of Mexican Art is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

61. National Museum of Mexican Art

8.7
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL
Museum · Heart of Chicago · 32 tips and reviews
Shedd Aquarium is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

62. Shedd Aquarium

8.8
1200 S Lake Shore Dr (at Solidarity Dr), Chicago, IL
Aquarium · Museum Campus · 448 tips and reviews
The Field Museum is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

63. The Field Museum

9.0
1400 S Lake Shore Dr (at McFetridge Dr), Chicago, IL
History Museum · Museum Campus · 357 tips and reviews
Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

64. Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant

7.5
2172 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Chinese Restaurant · Armour Square · 109 tips and reviews
Honey 1 BBQ is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

65. Honey 1 BBQ

7.3
746 E 43rd St (Cottage Grove), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Grand Boulevard · 30 tips and reviews
57th Street Books is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

66. 57th Street Books

9.1
1101 E 57th St (at S Kimbark Ave), Chicago, IL
Bookstore · Hyde Park · 16 tips and reviews
The Promontory is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

67. The Promontory

8.7
5311 S Lake Park West (at 53rd St), Chicago, IL
Gastropub · Hyde Park · 56 tips and reviews
Promontory Point Park is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

68. Promontory Point Park

9.2
5491 S Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Park · East Hyde Park · 32 tips and reviews
Medici on 57th is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

69. Medici on 57th

8.6
1327 E 57th St (btwn S Kimbark Ave & S Kenwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Hyde Park · 111 tips and reviews
Museum of Science and Industry is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

70. Museum of Science and Industry

9.3
5700 S Lake Shore Dr (at 57th Dr), Chicago, IL
Science Museum · 406 tips and reviews
The Morton Arboretum is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

71. The Morton Arboretum

9.3
4100 IL Rte 53 (at Interstate 88), Lisle, IL
Garden · 73 tips and reviews
South Shore Cultural Center is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

72. South Shore Cultural Center

8.8
7059 S South Shore Dr, Chicago, IL
Cultural Center · South Shore · 20 tips and reviews
Calumet Fisheries is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

73. Calumet Fisheries

8.5
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Fish Market · 56 tips and reviews
West Beach is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

74. West Beach

7.9
N County Line Rd (at US Hwy 12), Portage, IN
Beach · 8 tips and reviews
3 Floyds Brewery & Pub is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

75. 3 Floyds Brewery & Pub

8.5
9750 Indiana Pkwy, Munster, IN
Brewery · 247 tips and reviews
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

76. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.6
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 133 tips and reviews
Spacca Napoli Pizzeria is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

77. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

9.3
1769 W Sunnyside Ave (at Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Ravenswood · 105 tips and reviews
Historic Pullman Visitor Center is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

78. Historic Pullman Visitor Center

6.9
11141 S Cottage Grove Ave (112th st), Chicago, IL
Museum · Pullman · 4 tips and reviews
Loyola Park is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

79. Loyola Park

8.9
1230 W Greenleaf Ave (at N Sheridan Rd), Chicago, IL
Park · Rogers Park · 12 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

80. The Second City

9.2
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 151 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

81. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

82. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Fulton Market · 473 tips and reviews
iO Chicago is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

83. iO Chicago

8.8
1501 N Kingsbury St (Blackhawk), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · 88 tips and reviews
Green City Market is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

84. Green City Market

9.3
1790 N Clark St (btwn Dickens Ave & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Farmers Market · Lincoln Park · 57 tips and reviews
Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

85. Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain

9.1
301 S Columbus Dr (btwn Jackson Dr & Balbo Dr), Chicago, IL
Fountain · Grant Park · 133 tips and reviews
Chicago Riverwalk is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

86. Chicago Riverwalk

9.4
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
Waterfront · The Loop · 139 tips and reviews
Humboldt Park is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

87. Humboldt Park

8.5
1400 N Humboldt Dr (off of Luis Munoz Marin Dr), Chicago, IL
Park · Humboldt Park · 41 tips and reviews
Washington Park is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

88. Washington Park

8.0
5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL
Park · Washington Park · 20 tips and reviews
Jackson Park is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

89. Jackson Park

7.9
6401 S Stony Island Ave (btwn 56th St & 67th St), Chicago, IL
Park · 19 tips and reviews
Garfield Park is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

90. Garfield Park

7.3
(btwn Lake St & Congress Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Park · 5 tips and reviews
Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

91. Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar

9.1
960 W 31st St (at S Morgan St), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Bridgeport · 73 tips and reviews
Tufano's Vernon Park Tap is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

92. Tufano's Vernon Park Tap

8.0
1073 W Vernon Park Pl (at Racine), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 44 tips and reviews
Next is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

93. Next

8.4
953 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Fulton Market · 55 tips and reviews
The Aviary is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

94. The Aviary

8.8
955 W Fulton Market (at Morgan St.), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Fulton Market · 174 tips and reviews
Alinea is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

95. Alinea

9.1
1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 142 tips and reviews
The Chicago Theatre is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

96. The Chicago Theatre

9.4
175 N State St (at E Lake St), Chicago, IL
Theater · The Loop · 100 tips and reviews
Symphony Center (Chicago Symphony Orchestra) is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

97. Symphony Center (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)

9.5
220 S Michigan Ave (btwn Adams & Jackson), Chicago, IL
Concert Hall · Chicago Loop, IL · 35 tips and reviews
Civic Opera House is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

98. Civic Opera House

9.0
20 N Wacker Dr (at W Madison St), Chicago, IL
Opera House · The Loop · 63 tips and reviews
Superdawg Drive-In is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

99. Superdawg Drive-In

9.0
6363 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Devon Ave & Highland Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Norwood Park · 162 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

100. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 667 tips and reviews
Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Chicago is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

101. Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Chicago

7.9
29 E Ohio St (N Wabash Av), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Near North Side · 158 tips and reviews
Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Chicago is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

102. Uno Pizzeria & Grill - Chicago

6.8
619 N Wabash Ave (Due), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Near North Side · 135 tips and reviews
Two Brothers Roundhouse is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

103. Two Brothers Roundhouse

8.6
205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL
Brewery · 82 tips and reviews
Paramount Room is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

104. Paramount Room

415 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Desplaines St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
American Restaurant · Fulton River District · 88 tips and reviews
Sepia is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

105. Sepia

8.4
123 N Jefferson St (btwn W Washington St & W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 63 tips and reviews
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

106. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7
439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · River North · 332 tips and reviews
Lou Mitchell's is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

107. Lou Mitchell's

8.6
565 W Jackson Blvd (btwn S Jefferson St & S Clinton St), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · West Loop · 160 tips and reviews
Julius Meinl Coffee House is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

108. Julius Meinl Coffee House

4363 N Lincoln Ave (at W Montrose Ave), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · North Center · 59 tips and reviews
The Wormhole Coffee is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

109. The Wormhole Coffee

9.2
1462 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Honore St), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · Wicker Park · 249 tips and reviews
Chicago Shakespeare Theater is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

110. Chicago Shakespeare Theater

9.0
800 E Grand Ave (at Navy Pier), Chicago, IL
Theater · Streeterville · 27 tips and reviews
Victory Gardens Biograph Theater is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

111. Victory Gardens Biograph Theater

8.6
2433 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
Theater · North Side · 14 tips and reviews
Brookfield Zoo is one of Chicago - Must Dos.

112. Brookfield Zoo

9.1
3300 Golf Rd (at 31st St), Brookfield, IL
Zoo · 156 tips and reviews