Sam Greszes

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Osmium Coffee Bar

Drink

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

If you’re one of the lucky few with a boss who has not cruelly forced a return to the office, you might be looking for a change of pace from working from your home office.

Chicago’s Coziest Coffee Shops for Working Remotely

Half Acre Beer Company

Chicago’s status as a beer town is known nationwide, and it’s for good reason.

The 15 Most Essential Craft Breweries in Chicago

Chicago’s best chefs never cease to amaze with their ability to alchemize simple ingredients—eggs, milk, cheese, and flour—into mouth-watering spreads that motivate even the most miserable hangover-sufferer out of bed for a plate of nourishment.

The Absolute Best Brunch Spots in Chicago Right Now

Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

Lifestyle

Chicago’s weather is finally warming up as spring arrives with blue skies, green trees, and all the crop tops and short shorts that go along with balmy 53 degree weather.

Where to Go on a Date in Chicago This Spring

Kokorokoko

It’s never the wrong time to refresh your wardrobe.

Give Your Wallet a Break at Chicago’s Best Thrift Stores

The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel

Events

If you’ve looked up towards the sky the past couple of weeks, you might have noticed something surprising.

12 Cool Things to Do in Chicago This Spring

The Kimpton Gray Hotel

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

After another brutal Chicago second-winter, spring is finally, thankfully, on our doorstep, and with its arrival comes a whole slew of bespoke, limited-time, pop-up experiences designed to get you out of your house and into a limited-time experience.

The Coolest Pop-ups in Chicago Right Now

The Best Irish Pubs in Chicago for Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

The Escape Game Chicago

There are many ways to test a friendship or relationship here in Chicago, from buying them a shot of Malort and seeing their reaction, to asking about their favorite pizza restaurant, to simply uttering the words “Jay Cutler.”

The Best Escape Rooms in Chicago

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6 Surprisingly Affordable Spas in Chicago

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The secret is that here in Chicago, cuffing season is year-round.

The Best Singles Bars in Chicago for Actually Meeting Someone

Despite the cold, despite the wind, and despite the polar vortices that routinely descend on our fair city around Valentine’s Day, Chicago is one of the most romantic cities in the world.

Sam Greszes

Latest Posts From Sam

Chicago’s Coziest Coffee Shops for Working Remotely

For the best beans in Chicago, look no further.

The 15 Most Essential Craft Breweries in Chicago

From craft beer giants to baby breweries just hitting the scene.

The Absolute Best Brunch Spots in Chicago Right Now

Kick off the weekend with cheffy French toast, Italian comforts, and all the Bloody Marys.

Where to Go on a Date in Chicago This Spring

From ‘90s-themed escape rooms to luxurious staycations, there’s plenty of romance in Chicago.

Give Your Wallet a Break at Chicago’s Best Thrift Stores

These hot secondhand and vintage shops are ready to liven up your wardrobe.

12 Cool Things to Do in Chicago This Spring

From wrestling to world-class barbecue, Chicago is full of fun things to do this spring.

The Coolest Pop-ups in Chicago Right Now

Get to these pop-ups before they disappear.

The Best Irish Pubs in Chicago for Celebrating St. Patrick's Day

These Irish pubs in Chicago make it feel St. Patrick’s Day every day.

The Best Escape Rooms in Chicago

These are the most challenging, fun, and exciting escape rooms in Chicago.

6 Surprisingly Affordable Spas in Chicago

The best spas in Chicago won’t break the bank.

The Best Singles Bars in Chicago for Actually Meeting Someone

These singles bars in Chicago will give you your best shot at actually meeting someone.

The 14 Sexiest Restaurants for a Romantic Date Night in Chicago

Up your Valentine’s Day game at sexy hotel lounges, fine dining destinations, and scenic waterfront bistros.