Nicole Schnitzler

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Chicago

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

Known for its tree-lined streets, verdant city parks, and glittering lakefront, Lincoln Park may just be the perfect place to fall (and stay) in love.

The 9 Most Romantic Date Night Spots in Lincoln Park

Eat Seeker

Eat Seeker helps you find the best restaurants in your city. Check out our articles to help you find the best places to eat near you, now.

Eat Seeker: The Best Restaurants in Your City Right Now

With Daylight Saving Time behind us and earlier dusks upon us, Chicago has announced its official reentry to the cooler months (that beckon even colder ones ahead).

Where to Eat in Chicago Right Now

Maple & Ash Chicago

Between Michelin stars, James Beard titles, and a discerning crowd’s ever-evolving palate, Chicago has come a long way in establishing itself as a frontrunner in global and contemporary cuisine.

The Best Steakhouses in Chicago

The American Club Resort

Lifestyle

Let’s face it: Dating during a pandemic isn’t exactly a walk in the park.

Chicago’s Coolest and Most Romantic Fall Date Ideas

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For us city dwellers, it was once hard to conjure a solid reason to visit the suburbs—save for a trip to the Allstate, Six Flags, or (of course), some QT with the parents.

The 17 Best Restaurants in the Chicago Suburbs

BOKA

These days, it seems like nights on the town are more special than ever.

The 18 Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago

Photo by Alice Achterhof, Photo Courtesy of Choose Chicago

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

Spanning 77 diverse neighborhoods, each offering its own sights, sounds, tastes, and history, Chicago offers myriad adventures and points of exploration.

The 7 Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Spend a Weekend

Jaleo Chicago

Ah, fall—the season forever linked with vibrant changing colors and the feeling of fresh starts.

21 Chicago Recent and Upcoming Restaurant Openings to Get Excited About 

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As we head full speed into late August and gear up for an onslaught of back-to-school and Labor Day weekend festivities, we can’t help but notice that our Chicago summer will soon be exiting just as swiftly as it entered.

Beat the Chicago Heat with These 9 Waterfront Activities

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

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

Romano's Macaroni Grill

As the country opens up and travel regains momentum, we are once again returning to a place many of us just love to hate: the airport.

Where to Eat and Drink at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport

Utopian Tailgate

Drink

There’s little we look forward to more in Chicago than rooftop season, and who could blame us?

The 9 Most Romantic Date Night Spots in Lincoln Park

From corner bistros to Michelin-starred gems, the sparks will fly.

Where to Eat in Chicago Right Now

Embrace the waning sunlight at tasting menu gems, charcuterie-driven hideaways, and more.

The Best Steakhouses in Chicago

From swanky Gold Coast venues to old-school River North standbys.

Chicago’s Coolest and Most Romantic Fall Date Ideas

Cuffing season is right around the corner…

The 17 Best Restaurants in the Chicago Suburbs

From flashy Winnetka newcomers to a Japanese gem in Arlington Heights.

The 18 Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago

River North rooftops, West Loop gens, and South Side surprises for your date night pleasure.

The 7 Best Neighborhoods in Chicago to Spend a Weekend

Dive headfirst into the City by the Lake.

21 Chicago Recent and Upcoming Restaurant Openings to Get Excited About

From fine dining in River North to a Logan Square chef incubator.

Beat the Chicago Heat with These 9 Waterfront Activities

From riverside bars and sandy beaches to suburban waterparks worth the drive.

The 15 Best Ice Cream Shops in Chicago

Vegan soft serve, monster sundaes, and everyone’s favorite Rainbow Cone.

Where to Eat and Drink at Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport

Wheels up, Chicago.

The Most Essential Rooftop Bars in Chicago

Sky’s the limit.