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Best Place to Dress Your Kiddos on the Cheap

July 2, 2026 at 12:53 p.m.

Wild Oats Megan and Dave Miller, who own the café Baker Miller, started shopping secondhand for their sons, Otis and Archie, when they saw just how fast the boys outgrew...

Best Instagram-Worthy Desserts Taking Over the City

July 2, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

Eiffel Waffle Friends-turned-business partners Omar Falaneh, Barra Abousalem, and Yahya Ghouleh opened the first location of their over-the-top sweets shop in Downers Grove last year. With outposts in Lincoln Park...

The Least Touristy Places to Eat Near Tourist Destinations

July 2, 2026 at 3:52 p.m.

Eat like a local, even on a tourist's itinerary

Lincoln Park: A place for sightseeing and shopping

May 23, 2019 at 6:35 a.m.

With quaint tree-shaded streets, historic homes and sweet boutiques, Lincoln Park is made for wandering. This agenda is heavy on the shopping, so bring your credit card, ironclad willpower or...

The Focacceria at Eataly, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013.

River North & Streeterville: Eat, walk, repeat

May 23, 2019 at 6:34 a.m.

Chicago's entertainment district, River North, fills with party-hard revelers at night, but there's plenty to enjoy before sunset if that's not your scene. This agenda starts on River North's west...

French toast (foie gras torchon, bacon powdered sugar, maple syrup) at Mortar and Pestle in Chicago on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2015.

Lakeview East & Boystown: Shopping, dining and a side of laughs are on the menu

May 23, 2019 at 6:34 a.m.

If you only end up in Lakeview for a Cubs game, you're missing out. Eastward from the Friendly Confines, you'll find a lively dining and shopping scene along Broadway and...

Chef Sarah Grueneberg works the pasta station Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 at Monteverde.

West Loop: Upscale eats and quaint boutiques await

May 23, 2019 at 6:34 a.m.

Thanks to Randolph Street Restaurant Row and the art galleries of Fulton Market, the West Loop has been a hip 'hood for years, but it's only gotten hotter as of...

Waves on Lake Michigan at Hyde Park's Promontory Point in Chicago on Monday, March 28, 2016.

Hyde Park: Culture, fashion and views

May 23, 2019 at 6:34 a.m.

This South Side neighborhood has a little bit of everything you could want in a daylong outing: historic architecture, tranquil green space and inspiring culture (not to mention the world-class...

Six wild Burgundian snails are the star of the wood-grilled escargot ($12) at Le Sud. The Roscoe Village restaurant's version of this dish is not hiding in a pool of garlic butter or served in a scalding hot dish. Presented on a skewer, the mollusks are brushed with olive oil infused with herbs de provence before they're grilled, absorbing a delicate smoky flavor that lingers in your mouth. Tender and buttery, the snails are served with a few generous pats of herb butter that melt, adding another layer of fragrance and lusciousness. A side of green salad dressed with olive oil, lemon and salt provides a bright contrast to the skewer and a hearty country bread serves as a foundation for assembling a makeshift toast point. The portion is small, so make your dining companions order their own. $12. 2301 W. Roscoe St., 773-857-1985, <a href="https://lesudchicago.com/">lesudchicago.com</a> — Grace Wong

Did somebody order a pizza? 5 trusty bars that welcome pizza delivery

May 2, 2019 at 1:06 p.m.

In one corner, you have a cozy tavern with a killer beer list. In the other, a pizza joint tempting you to order takeout. You don't have to choose: For...

Meet Emily Nejad, the woman behind Chicago’s most whimsical, over-the-top cakes

May 25, 2019 at 1:36 p.m.

Doctors see people when they're sick. Lawyers see people when they're in trouble. In Emily Nejad's line of work, her customers come to her to celebrate the very happiest of...

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