This warehouse-size outlet carries a constantly rotating cast of designers at steeply discounted prices.
The best one-off store in the UWS, with a gigantic sales floor and a truly impressive roster of talent, such as Alexander Wang, Rory Beca, and Gary Graham.
Made entirely of Cor-Ten steel (which gives the sculpture and the Daley Center their unique rust color), Picasso's sculpture weighs a whopping 160 tons. That’s 320,000 pounds! Read more.
For some particularly heartstopping fun, enter the Kentucky Derby (three eggs, three sausage patties, and two biscuits with sausage gravy Read more.
This roaring 20s inspired "gastrolounge" is replete w/ plush red booths & murals of flirtatious flappers. Check-in from the back patio where you can select grub from the gut-busting shared plates menu Read more.
In "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997), Julianne (Julia Robert) character goes to a White Sox Game with her best friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney) because his fiancée's father owns the team. Read more.
This is our favorite spot in the city for affordable costume jewels (there are even drawers of $5 and $10 pieces).
Take the brewing classes here to learn how to make everything from Belgian whites to porters to Mexican cervezas Read more.
Chicago Neighborhood Tours (www.chicagoneighborhoodtours.com) also offers guided tours of Pullman. Read more.
We go to Serendipity for the desserts only. They have the best Frozen Hot Chocolate. For real! -Jill Zarin, Real Housewives of New York City
The University boasts 85 Nobel Prize winners. Mingle with current & future prize winners at Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap (1172 E. 55th St.) or one of the Hyde Park's many coffee shops and bookstores. Read more.
The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003) is the first and only dance company to appear on the cover of Time Magazine. Read more.
Occupying a former gallery, the concrete-floor-clad space is a fitting backdrop for elegantly cool labels that are hard to find elsewhere. Read more.
Are you standing at the corner of Maxwell and Halsted Street? Okay then walk east, toward the brick archway. This archway is just a small part of the historic Maxwell Street Market. Read more.
Opened in 1881, Schaller's Pump (3714 S Halsted St) is the oldest continually running tavern in the city, a neighborhood gem, and a haven for White Sox fans. Read more.
Great Tourist Site. The entire menu is CHOCOLATE!- Jill Zarin, Real Housewives of New York City
These are my friend Simon Doonan's inspirational windows and great cosmetic department. They also have a whole floor devoted to jeans! -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
A modern Hollywood Regency look is a fitting setting for elegantly tailored picks (many of which are exclusive to the store) from designers like Sea and Adam. Read more.
Want to see what 'L' cars looked back in the 1890's? The Chicago History Museum (1601 North Clark St) lets you climb on board an historic car. Read more.
A mural on the NE corner of 47th & S. Prairie was created for scenes shot outside "Ray's Music Exchange", in which hundreds of "Blues Brothers" extras danced to Ray Charles' "Shake a Tail Feather". Read more.
Get some good pizza late night - trust us, it's unlike anything you've ever seen. We live on their espresso milk shakes!
Get your picture taken with the statue of John Harvard, Harvard's first benefactor, and rub his left foot for good luck. Read more.
Since 1882, this Harvard landmark has been a staple of Harvard Square. Browse for a new book or shop their wide array of official Harvard gear. Read more.
Learn more about the history of the 'L' on the free http://www.chicagoforkids.org MP3 audio tour website. Read more.
