Hidden gem where you must be in the know to get in. Great cocktails with cool infusions. -Mike Isabella, Top Chef
The second floor of Fizz is home to the Pub Theater Company and Bye Bye Liver performed every Friday and Saturday night.
Chicago: 2 Thumbs Up! Enjoy the best of independent, international and classic cinema at the Gene Siskell Film Center with a side of great film exhibits and treats at the gallery and café. -IFC Viewer Read more.
If you like live music, this is THE place to be! It's a cool venue with some of the best cocktails in Boston! We tried several :-)
Any bar with its own brewery is fine by us! Be sure to check out the monthly specials for some delicious Irish fare!
Pick up a growler (but don’t be one!) from Half Acre’s first very own storefront w/ local microbrews. Stay tuned to Thrillist for frequent in-store tasting events & limited releases of choice beers Read more.
The clue's in the name! We came. We ate. We drank. We danced. We gave it a gold star! You will too!
Best on Sunday at lunch, when the chef features a special noodle menu. Shoyu ramen with braised pork, barbecued egg, and marinated bamboo shoots in a rich pork and chicken stock is a steal at $13. Read more.
Local, organic, good food. Funky and arty. Wonderful Logan square restaurant. -Rick Bayless, Top Chef
This rock 'n' roll-themed branch of McDonald's (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) draws massive crowds: Its capacity is 300 people, more than three times as many as the average McDonald's.
Here in Chicago, you're never too far from an unassuming watering hole w/ cheap beer on tap. This Bucktown institution tweaks that formula while attracting a mix of artists and professionals. Read more.
Since 2003, Uchi has received raves for avant-garde creations such as foie gras sushi with pomegranate. Bon Appétit named it one of our Top 10 Sushi Spots in the Country.
There's nothing lucky about this old school joint! It's awesome! Sit back, relax and enjoy the Motown and blues tunes!
R. Kelly recorded his debut album, "12 Play" here in 1993! It yielded his first number-one hit, "Bump n' Grind."
I am a big fan of breakfasts, but usually too lazy to cook since I'm not a morning person, so I head to Flo's where this little New Mexican restaraunt serves some scrumptiously good brekkies (or brunc
The company was founded in 1920 by the Dubinsky Brothers (Maurice, Edward and Barney) who had been traveling the Midwest performing melodramas and tent shows with actress Jeanne Eagels.
The coconut shrimp is awesome -- and with a gorgeous view of the ocean, it's perfect in the summer!
The sound and thrill of live performance reverberates throughout the ground floor, while themed rooms are, available (for a small fee) for the night.
Got a score to settle?! Then do it at this cool billiards hall! Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
Chosen as one of the 10 Best New Restaurants in America in our annual restaurant issue!
This is a beautiful restaurant and the place to go for high quality authentic Chinese. They have the best Dim Sum menu with amazing fillings. My favorite are the scallop, spicy beef, and crab. The tab
Wrinkle beans, dumplings with duck and pho spices, and rice noodles with kimchi and hominy in spicy pork broth is a great way to start your order at Chef Bill Kim's lively BYOB spot. Read more.
The bartenders at this place love to experiment and any challenge to make a cocktail will be accepted! Let's just say we had a challenging night at this place! Well the next day was :-)
Chicago is the epicenter of the urban gardening movement, and its leader is this eco-conscious establishment with a certified organic rooftop farm that produces beets, okra, shallots, beans, and more.
Situated on this stretch of the former 'record row,' Vee-Jay Records was the largest, most successful R&B label of its time, and recorded blues greats like Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker and others. Read more.
