Meredith Heil

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Chicago

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Events

We’re back, Chicago—and by we, we obviously mean festival season.

The Ultimate Lollapalooza Dining Guide 2021

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Chicago summer is here, which means it’s time to roll up your sleeves, put your hair up, and eat accordingly—we’re talking ice cream, of course, that frosty refresher that is wildly hard-earned after every Chicago winter.

The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago

Nation

Well-Stirred

Recommendations for the best liquor and cocktails out there, and the stories of the people behind it.

Well-Stirred: Recommending the Best Liquors & Cocktails Out There

Summer Games

<p>Welcome to Thrillist’s guide to the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. The Games, which were postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19, take place from July 23 through August 8.</p>


Summer Games: Breaking Down the 2020 Tokyo Games

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Drink

Toast the Tokyo Olympics With a Traditional Japanese Highball

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18 Outdoor Dining Spots to Enjoy in Chicago This Summer

Lawson’s Finest Liquids

The most exciting trend in craft beer isn’t murky hazy IPA or pastry beers that taste like desserts.

15 Refreshing Lagers You Need To Try Right Now

All-Time Greats

<p>Thrillist's All-Time Greats features bucket list food experiences—everything from iconic dishes like street tacos, to casual eats like beignets in New Orleans, to the quintessential dining experiences like eating at a NY deli or Chicago pizzeria.</p>


All Time Greats: Must-Try Dishes & Restaurants for Your Bucket List

Girl & the Goat

When Sinatra crooned that Chicago was his kind of town, he might very well have been laying claim to the food and drink, as there’s a strong case to be made for the Windy City’s placement among the finest dining destinations on earth.

The 24 Most Essential Food Experiences in Chicago

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Though a pandemic is still in fact happening, it's America’s 244th birthday.

How to Celebrate the 4th of July in Chicago

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Winemaking wasn’t always in the cards for RAM Cellars’ Vivianne Kennedy.

These LGBTQ+ Wine Pros Are Shaking Up an Age-Old Industry

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

Celebrated Chicago barkeep Alexis Brown is as passionate about her hometown as she is about hospitality—and that’s to say, pretty damn passionate.

Explore Chicago’s South Side With Recs From a Local Expert

The Darling Chicago

Entertainment

Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

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Let’s face it: Lockdown didn’t make dating easy.

Chicago’s Coolest and Most Romantic Summer Date Ideas

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Make your way down the once again bustling Milwaukee Avenue strip in the heart of Wicker Park and you’ll encounter a barrage of businesses catering to folks from all walks of life—artisanal ice cream parlors touting flavors like frosé sorbet, vape shops peddling CBD tinctures, DJ-fueled clubs with brunchers spilling onto the sidewalk, hipster coffee shops and used book stores that both somehow smell like 1996, an Urban Outfitters rubbing elbows with a flashy sneakerhead destination and dusty vintage denim purveyors.