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One of two Puerto Rican flag statues by artist John Vergara that flank the Paseo Boricua – this one marks the western end.

Neighborhood Guide: What to eat, drink and do in Humboldt Park

August 23, 2019 at 9:01 a.m.

Just west of Ukrainian Village, discover Humboldt Park, a hub of Puerto Rican culture and more. Surrounding its verdant namesake park, this neighborhood features a variety of interesting eats —...

More than 150 summer festivals: guide to the music, beer, food and more

July 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.

Summer in Chicago means one thing: festival season. RedEye has your ultimate guide for celebrations throughout the warm months, from May to October. So many fests, so little time. Almost...

The art of beer: Chicago artists bring flair to local breweries’ designs

May 23, 2019 at 2:43 a.m.

You'll often find Kurt Mitchell sitting at the bar at Horse Thief Hollow, his gray-haired head bent, scribbling intensely on the Beverly brewery’s napkins — just one example of his...

Yosie Navarro makes the eponymous Rainbow Cone, made of layered scoops of orange sherbet, pistachio, New York vanilla with cherries and walnuts, strawberry and chocolate ice cream, in 2015.

Neighborhood guide: What to eat, drink and do in Beverly

May 9, 2019 at 8:35 a.m.

Sitting along the Rock Island Metra line, this neighborhood on the far Southwest Side of Chicago is known as an Irish stronghold, but has also become one of the more...

A macaron-making class at the Alliance Française de Chicago.

Skip the plane ticket: Explore the world with these 11 cultural centers in Chicago

May 9, 2019 at 8:34 a.m.

There’s a lot of fun to be had in Chicago — dining at award-winning restaurants, seeing an improv comedy show, visiting the renowned Art Institute. If you’re looking for a...

Cloth-bound English cheddar cheese at Pastoral's warehouse.

How I learned to stop worrying and love cheese

May 31, 2019 at 4:03 p.m.

When I was little, like many kids, I was a picky eater: My grandma would have to chase me around her house with pears, and I eschewed creamy salad dressings...

What’s streaming and leaving Netflix: January 2019

May 9, 2019 at 8:35 a.m.

New Year’s resolutions? We don’t know her. We’re just going to keep watching Netflix and avoiding our responsibilities in 2019, just like last year. Luckily enough, they’re streaming a whole...

Eggnog-filled doughnut? Stan’s Donuts has ’em this holiday season

May 13, 2019 at 10:45 a.m.

Love it, hate it or love to hate it, eggnog is here to stay. This December, Stan’s Donuts thought, “Why drink the stuff when you could eat it instead?” Behold,...

Boystown and Beatrix are some of Chicago’s most popular destinations, according to Lyft

May 9, 2019 at 8:35 a.m.

Thought you had a handle the most popular spots in Chicago? Well, there’s one source that has some hard evidence to back up its picks. Lyft recently released its list...

Chicago date idea: A night out at the ‘Nutcracker’ then dinner and drinks at Eataly’s Baita

May 9, 2019 at 8:35 a.m.

Rather than putting a ton of effort into an outing and then only hitting one spot, why not extend the adventure? This week, we’re pairing a holiday classic, the Joffrey...

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