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FIRST LOOK Chicago has arts, culture and history.

Here’s where to get a taste of it all, including Millennium Park, Soldier Field, Museum of Science & Industry and more.

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PHOTO ESSAY A Day At The Museums: Chicago’s 57-acre Museum Campus is a breathtaking example of urban renewal and connects five of the city’s most prized institutions through pedestrian pathways.

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A TOAST TO CHICAGO It’s been 100 years since the signing of Prohibition into law, and the city’s speakeasy scene is still roaring in the new ‘20s.

Here’s a look at the history and future of Chicago’s first bar scene.

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HOW THE WEST LOOP WAS WON From meat market to marquis restaurants, Chicago’s West Loop was once famous for dominating the meatpacking industry, but today is a globally recognized dining hub.

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From arts and entertainment to neighborhoods to explore, shopping to dining and all the cultural institutes and museums in between, here’s where to find the best of Chicago on every block.

SWEET HOME CHICAGO Toronzo Cannon is a bus driver by day and award-winning blues man by night, with the city always on his mind as evidenced on his latest record.

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ALL ABOUT TOWN While most visitors to Chicago are familiar with iconic local institutions like The Art Institute of Chicago, to get a deeper sense of the Chicago art world, it’s best to get out into the streets.

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PARTING SHOT Chicago’s Navy Pier is a crown jewel of the city, part of famed architect Daniel Burnham’s Plan for Chicago and now a year-round destination for revelry with the renovated Centennial Wheel, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and more.

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Millennium Park

One of Chicago’s shining examples of green space, Millennium Park is a beacon for outdoor activities all year long, from an ice skating rink in the winter to a free summer concert series and free film series in the summer, housed in the award-winning Pritzker Pavilion, created by architect Frank Gehry. The 24.5-acre park is also home to Cloud Gate aka “The Bean” and is adjacent to Maggie Daley Park for more family fun. 201 E. Randolph St., www.chicago.gov

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Home to 100 neighborhoods, 700 works of public art, 8,100 acres of green space and 369 landmarks, Chicago has it all.

Here are the best spots to take it in.

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History abounds at this playing field, which is home to the Chicago Bears and part of the linked pathway known as Museum Campus. First conceived in 1919 by Chicago architects Holibird and Roche who won a competition to build the stadium in memorium to American soldiers who died in combat, it opened in 1924 and has been a marquee arena ever since. Soldier Field was the site of the founding of the Special Olympics in 1968, hosted a wartime visit by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1944 and was the playing grounds of the World Cup in 1994 among other notable concerts and events including The Rolling Stones, Jay-Z and Beyonce, Metallica and The Grateful Dead. Every year there are also a number of 5Ks including one dedicated to the memory of fallen police officers. 1410 S. Museum Campus Dr., www.soldierfield.net 22

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State Street

One of the longest stretches in Chicago, the iconic State Street begins at North Avenue on the south end of Lincoln Park and traverses through the city’s downtown district before ending on the South Side. The shopping district once housed the flagship Marshall Field’s store (now a mammoth Macy’s) where holiday displays can be seen. There’s also the Chicago Theatre, Holy Name Cathedral, Block 37 and the ABC 7 News studios here.

Picasso & Daley Plaza

The beacon of public art in Chicago is a massive Cubist sculpture by Pablo Picasso that sits tall and proud at Chicago’s Daley Plaza. Dedicated in 1967, the work was originally commissioned but was later given as a gift by the late artist and has since become a city landmark.

As Chicago’s civic center, Daley Plaza hosts a number of cultural events throughout the year.

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Brookfield Zoo While Lincoln Park Zoo is a main attraction on the city’s North Side, Brookfield Zoo on 31st Street draws in more animal lovers on Chicago’s Southwest Side in the neighboring town of Brookfield. It’s open 365 days a year with a Motor Safari, carousel, Dolphins In Action show as well as penguin encounters and giraffe feedings. 8400 31st St., Brookfield, www.czs.org WHERET RAV EL ER ® G UEST B OOK

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Chicago’s outdoor paradise is a sight to see in all seasons.

This 1.25-mile stretch of walkway along the historic Chicago River was purpose built for pedestrians to enjoy the terrain and all its features, including six scenic coves and staircases-turned-seating for inspired lounging. In recent years, new opportunities for dining and relaxing have opened up, including City Winery (with heated domes in the winter) and the Moroccan-inspired Beatnik on the River. There are also charter boats, including Chicago Architecture Center’s marquee tour, as well as the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum to enjoy and learn something from, too.

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Located in Chicago’s near West Side neighborhood, this sprawling entertainment complex is considered to be the largest arena in the United States with up to 23,500 seats and playing host to 40 million guests since first opening in 1994. It’s the home court of award-winning sports teams the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks and also hosts a number of top tier events each year including massive concert tours, Disney On Ice and civic events including Chicago’s Bicentennial celebration in 2018 as well as the 1996 Democratic National Convention. 1901 W. Madison Street, www.unitedcenter.com

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Museum of Science & Industry

Stepping inside this architectural gem is like taking a step back in time. The building now known as the Museum of Science & Industry was first utilized as the Palace of Fine Arts for the renowned 1893’s World’s Fair; in 1933, it was officially designated as one of the largest science institutes in the world with more than 400,000 square feet of exhibit space and Chicago’s only five-story domed movie theater. Inside there are more than 35,000 artifacts including a real U-505 submarine and simulated coal mining experience. Other permanent displays include Science Storms, Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle and YOU! The Experience.

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DAY AT THE MUSEUMS Chicago’s 57-acre Museum Campus makes it easy to explore five incredible institutions along one clear path

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The viewing deck at the Adler Planetarium offers incredible skyline views and telescopes to see beyond the horizon; it was the first planetarium in the United States and opened in 1930.

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Chicago is home to some of the best museums in the country, but few cities have the splendor our city does with a sprawling piece of land known as Museum Campus that fully connects five landmark institutions along one winding pathway. Opened on June 4, 1998, the 57-acre Museum Campus was a notable mark of urban architecture that tapped into a spread of open space after the northbound driving lanes of Lake Shore Drive were moved further west. Through careful planning, the city mapped out a picturesque green space abutting Lake Michigan along with pedestrian walkways and jogging paths for both residents and visitors to enjoy.

Museum Campus gets its name from the various institutions that it connects, including the Adler Planetarium (the first of its kind in the United States that is devoted to the study of the solar system); the Field Museum of Natural History, which explores vast areas of anthropology and is home to one of the most complete T. Rex skeletons ever discovered; the Shedd Aquarium with incredible marine life; Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears and premier event center; and McCormick Place, one of the country’s largest convention centers. The campus also is located near another attraction, Northerly Island, offering year-round entertainment.

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An aerial view of the vast terrain known as Museum Campus.

The 57-acre attraction connects five famous institutions and was created when driving lanes of Lake Shore Drive moved west.

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A TOAST TO CHICAGO It’s been 100 years since the signing of Prohibition into law, and the city’s speakeasy scene is still roaring in the new ‘20s

Opposite: A group of young people drink bootleg whiskey labled “Old Log Cabin” during Prohibition in Chicago in 1927. “Old Log Cabin” was Canadian Club Whiskey imported by gangster Al Capone and accomplice Bugs Moran then rebottled and distributed it in the Chicago area.

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In the basement of one of Chicago’s oldest surviving restaurants, The Green Door Tavern, curious visitors may stumble upon a small black door.

But, they may not. This is no ordinary door, and what lies behind is no ordinary big city watering hole. Those who manage to notice the small silver doorknob nestled among the faux-shelves concealing the door’s facade will soon find themselves in a little slice of 1920s-era Chicago.

Welcome to The Drifter.

This January marks the 100-year anniversary of the signing of Prohibition into law in the United States, and with it the dawn of the speakeasy era. All around the nation, tens of thousands of illicit bars and taverns—some little more than high school house parties, some as glamorous as The Great Gatsby—sprang up to meet Americans’ demand for booze.

Chicago, always a hard-drinking town, was no exception.

In a 1907 article in McClure’s, journalist George Turner found that, in addition to the 7,300 licensed liquor sellers in Chicago, there were at least 1,000 more that sold the product illegally.

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“New York City had an estimated 30,000 to 100,000 speakeasies,” says Jonathan Knotek, speakeasy historian and cofounder of the popular Chicago Prohibition Tours. “The estimate for Chicago was somewhere around 50,000.”

To put that in perspective, the number of legal liquor licenses in the city today currently clocks in at just over 6,000.

That massive appetite for illegal liquor fanned the flames of the city’s growing underworld, indelibly etching the memory of Prohibition into the city’s history, culture, and mythology.

When Prohibition was signed into law in 1920, many of those establishments simply went underground.

Today, Chicago is getting back in touch with these Prohibition roots like never before. Out are the overdone boltholes and Hollywood hideaways. More and more, Chicago’s most popular speakeasy bars are those that do it the old-fashioned way—a shady side entrance, a bit of live entertainment, and a night to be remembered—places like The Drifter.

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lesque dancer, a sword swallower, a bowling ball juggler, you just never know.”

Throughout the city, the historically-accurate speakeasy aesthetic like that at The Drifter is alive and well, says Knotek.

You just have to know where to look.

“The one that I think about most often is the first one to [bring this idea back to life], and that’s The Violet Hour,” Knotek says of the Wicker Park speakeasy which opened in 2007, and to this day still has a line out the not-so-hidden door.

Knotek explains the difference between what many perceive as a historic speakeasy, and where many of the recreations fall short.

Back in time, “speakeasies ran really simply,” he says. “It was a more nondescript location, [there was] no sign out front.

If you knew where it was, you knew where it was. If you didn’t, you didn’t.”

Contrast this with the elaborate passwords, James Bondstyle hidden entrances and other bells and whistles that have sprung up in modern places channeling the speakeasy vibe.

Other Chicago establishments Knotek recommends for an authentic speakeasy experience include Bordel, which draws its dual inspiration from Paris and Prohibition-era Chicago. It’s tucked away above the popular Black Bull tapas

In the years since Prohibition, speakeasy-style venues and competitive craft cocktail programs have popped up all over Chicago.

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small wooden stage looks out over the intimate 47-seat space, decorated with flags, flapper girls and many a brimming bottle of booze. The space itself dates all the way back to 1872, when the building was originally constructed to house a meat market on Chicago’s North Side. By 1921, the building had been turned into a restaurant, featuring—as Prohibition was in full swing by then—a bustling speakeasy in the basement.

When Prohibition reached its end, this small basement hideaway seemed to have served its purpose. The restaurant changed hands and names, eventually reaching its current incarnation, The Green Door Tavern, under the ownership of Chicago restaurateur Lou Waddle. About six years ago, Waddle decided to reopen his restaurant’s basement bar to the public in all its Prohibition Era glory.

“It’s just this tiny little space with all of this history,” says Allison Dincecco, marketing director for The Drifter. “It’s a bit like walking back in time.”

From the period-inspired entertainment to the classicinspired cocktail selection—a rotating selection delivered on specially designed tarot cards—the hidden bar has cultivated a mystique all its own.

“We knew we wanted to have some kind of Prohibitioninspired entertainment,” Dincecco says. “It could be a bur-

Back in time, “speakeasies ran really simply,” Knoteks says. “It

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was a more nondescript location, [there was] no sign out front. If you knew where it was, you knew where it was. If you didn’t, you didn’t.”

To get a real Chicago speakeasy experience visit Room 13 in Lakeview, nestled inside a hidden gangway in the Old Chicago Inn.

restaurant in Wicker Park. And of course, there’s always Al Capone’s favorite jazz hangout, The Green Mill—though, as Knotek notes, the term “speakeasy” may not be so readily applied here.

“Are you really a speakeasy when everyone knows what you are, even law enforcement?” he asks.

Another Chicago institution that works to reawaken the true history of Prohibition is Lakeview’s Old Chicago Inn, a historically inspired bed and breakfast located just south of Wrigley Field. It got its start when husband and wife co-owners Virginia Carstarphem and Todd Hyatt decided to purchase a 1901-era building on their street in order to save it from being torn down.

The idea to add a basement speakeasy began to crystallize as the couple continued to renovate the property, stumbling (much to their surprise) upon a hidden gangway leading down to the basement, which couldn’t be seen from street level.

“I’m not making any claims that it had been a speakeasy, but it sort of made our imagination go wild,” Carstarphem recalls.

That semi-concealed basement is now Room 13, the Inn’s highly exclusive, speakeasy-inspired bar. From the décor to the cocktail menu, everything inside has been thoroughly researched by Hyatt and Carstarphem to be as faithful to the original Prohibition-era Chicago as possible.

“All of our menu items are carefully researched,” she says.

“We try to carry spirits that reflect that era as well. It’s absolutely focused on cocktails. We have one beer we carry—Old Style.”

The furniture and décor for Room 13 are sourced from auctions, antique shops and the couple’s own personal collection.

The bar itself houses an old rotary phone booth, antique tapestries and even curtains produced by one of the set designers for the hit Hollywood film “The Untouchables.”

Like the entertainment at The Drifter, Carstarphem and Hyatt’s Old Chicago Inn offers entertainment that would be contemporary to a true 1920s speakeasy, such as burlesque, cabaret and a professional mind reader.

Dincecco too has noticed the trend of more and more bars opening up that have this classic style. “Speakeasy” is part of the common vocabulary, she says, and she couldn’t be happier.

“It really is fantastic,” Dincecco says, “that people have an interest in our past.”

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HOW THE WEST LOOP WAS WON From meat market to marquis restaurants, Chicago’s West Loop was once famous for dominating the meatpacking industry, but today is a globally recognized dining hub

Chicago’s West Loop is home to some pretty meaty history. It all started around the time of the Civil War, when Chicago became the country’s premier destination for processing pork and live cattle. Midwestern farmers raised livestock and sent it to Chicago, which at the time was the nation’s railroad hub.

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canal and rail transportation networks plus the rich agriculture girth of the Midwest, the city became a natural home base for the wholesale exchange of grain, livestock and produce. This gave way to the Fulton Randolph Market (near what we now know as the West Loop). It was established in 1850, and was soon followed by several other wholesale food markets, including the old South Water Market, the Union Stock Yards and the Maxwell Street Market.

The markets expanded westward, eventually reaching Ogden as wholesalers relocated. The bustling marketplaces attracted bakeries, barrel makers, furniture makers and foundries, which introduced manufacturing to the area.

From the Civil War until the 1920s, this area put Chicago

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THE BEGINNING OF THE END But, as the Great Depression set in, Chicago’s meatpacking operations trickled to a near halt, and processing companies abandoned their warehouses. Although some business eventually rekindled, the onset of highways and trucks ultimately decentralized the industry in the last half of the twentieth century.

Large refrigerated trucks carried product over interstate highways to supermarkets, and business in the older railroad stockyards and city packinghouses plummeted in the 1960s.

As a result, Chicago’s Union Stock Yard closed in 1970 and the meatpacking industry was a shadow of its former self.

THE AGE OF URBAN RENEWAL The introduction of Interstate 90 (which was later named the Kennedy Expressway) as well as Interstate 290 (later dubbed the Eisenhower Expressway) in the 1950s and ‘60s respectively split up existing West Side neighborhoods.

Crime rates shot up, as did the number of bars and flophouses in the area. As city officials began efforts to push out its transient population in advance of the Democratic National Convention in 1968, thousands flocked to Chicago to protest. The resulting riots ultimately destroyed the area’s fragile businesses and left it mostly vacant.

It wasn’t until the late 1980s when investors, including Chicago’s own Oprah Winfrey, saw promise in the downtown-adjacent neighborhood of the West Loop. Winfrey purchased a former cold storage warehouse and turned it into Harpo Studios, where she filmed “The Oprah Winfrey Show” until its last episode aired in 2015. Other investors also bought old industrial buildings and rented them as loft apartments. And then, the restaurants followed.

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AWARDS IN TOW FOR RESTAURANT ROW Paul Kahan, James Beard-winning chef and partner in One Off Hospitality, opened Michelin-starred Blackbird as early as 1997, followed by the pork, oyster and beer-focused Publican in 2008 with a “nose to tail” concept in homage to the West Loop’s meatpacking roots.

Rob Katz, co-founder of Boka Restaurant Group, further helped usher in a rapid cultural transformation when he launched Girl & The Goat with “Top Chef” winner and star chef Stephanie Izard in 2010. Izard’s celebrity status helped attract even more world-class restaurants such as Michelin star-rated Oriole, Sepia, Next and Smyth, just to name a few.

Success was immediate for Girl & The Goat, Publican and other restaurants. The James Beard Award-winning spots went on to achieve national acclaim and played a hand in making over the West Loop into a fine dining hotbed. In fact, the West Loop now has more award-winning restaurants and chefs per capita than any other city in the United States.

The West Loop has became one of the most in demand real estate markets in Chicago as well. Between 2008 and 2016 alone, more than 4,100 residential units were built.

“In my lifetime, I have never seen an explosion like that in such a condensed period of time,” Katz says.

EVERYTHING HEADED WEST In addition to what we now call Restaurant Row on Randolph, the area is home to art galleries, nightclubs, and major businesses such as Google, Boeing, Uber, Motorola and United Airlines have made the neighborhood home, too.

Still, many of the warehouses, commission houses and meatpacking buildings that were built to sustain the early industry still exist today—although they’re now reincarnated as office buildings, hotels and luxury condominiums. And although the entire West Loop all fits within a neat .547 square miles, its history makes it still feel larger than life.

“In my lifetime, I have never seen an explosion like that in such a condensed period of time.”

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Chicago bluesman Toronzo Cannon has made a name for himself on the international circuit but still pays homage to Sweet Home Chicago.

SWEET HOME CHICAGO Toronzo Cannon is a bus driver by day and award-winning bluesman by night, with the city always on his mind

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One of the best ways to discover what Chicago is all about is by spending time on its public transit system.

Not only can you catch a glimpse of the city’s famous landmarks, eye-popping architecture and neighborhood flavor, you’ll also find folks from every walk of life.

Few Chicagoans know this better than Toronzo Cannon. The homegrown bluesman has been lighting up stages throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan with captivating live performances showcasing his contemporary spin on Chicago blues for the past several years.

But back at home, he spends his days between gigs driving a bus for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). In over 25 years on the job, Cannon has worked on routes across the city, becoming a familiar face to riders in particular along Michigan Avenue’s bustling “Magnificent Mile” as well as throughout Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. Along the way he’s tapped into the pulse of Chicago—and a wealth of musical inspiration.

Nowhere is that more evident than on Cannon’s new album, “The Preacher, The Politician, or The Pimp” (released on Chicago’s Alligator Records in September), right down to its soulful title track, which Cannon says was inspired by driving CTA buses on the city’s West Side.

“I’ve worked those streets, and in certain parts of the year, you’ll see a political ad with some guy saying, ‘Vote for me, I can set you free,’” he says. “[Then], you see a bunch of storefront churches, where the same theme is [rooted in] faith: ‘I’m a pastor, I can set you free.’ And then you can see a pimp who’s basically saying the same thing to his woman. So it’s the same thing, it’s all in the art of words and in how people make other people do things they don’t want to do under the guise of, ‘They’re going to help me.’”

Raised by his grandparents on Chicago’s South Side, Cannon developed his taste for blues while peering through the door at the nearby legendary club Theresa’s Lounge, as well as learning a knack for understanding

people while spending time with his grandfather. “When I was coming up, I thought my grandfather knew everyone. And I guess that made me a people person,” he says.

Cannon’s interest in the people around him led him to study social work at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago’s North Park neighborhood. During a break from school he settled into his CTA job, and by then, he’d also picked up the guitar. Cannon became immersed in the local blues circuit, spending the mid-‘90s through the early-‘00s playing as a sideman for artists including Tommy McCracken, Wayne Baker Brooks, L.V. Banks and Joanna Connor. In 2001, he also formed a band of his own, The Cannonball Express, as an outlet for his own material. After putting out three albums, including the Blues Music Award-nominated 2013 release “The Conquering Root” (Delmark), Cannon signed to famed local label Alligator and burst onto the international scene with 2016’s “The Chicago Way.” It has led to gigs that have brought Chicago blues to major cities all over the U.S., Canada, Japan and Europe, including the UK, Germany, Spain, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Belgium and Poland. Cannon has also played the Chicago Blues Festival on 10 separate occasions, fitting in all the performances and tours by using every vacation day and day off to his advantage and working four 10-hour shifts a week.

Searing guitars and energetic showmanship aside, the heart of Cannon’s music lies in his songwriting. “I’m a firm believer in writing your own songs,” he says. “I can’t do ‘Mojo Workin’’ better than Muddy Waters.

I can’t do Howlin’ Wolf songs better than Howlin’ Wolf. So I write songs about Chicago—today’s Chicago—and issues about family, relationships or life in the big city. . . No disrespect to any other city, but the [blues] giants landed here for a reason. The giants from down South, they all made their mecca to Chicago. And the blues changed because of city life.”

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ALL ABOUT TOWN Art abounds in Chicago, including these many neighborhoods that have colorful murals, impressive sculptures and more. BY JAY GENTILE

PILSEN Dozens of brightly colored murals have transformed Pilsen into the city’s preeminent outdoor art gallery. Here you can discover a large concentration of murals extending along the 16th Street rail embankment from approximately Halsted to Ashland, paired with another dense pocket of large-scale street art extending along 18th Street between roughly Blue Island and Ashland. With art covering the sides of restaurants, offices, galleries and even the steps of the 18th Street CTA Pink Line stop, Pilsen showcases pieces to suit any mood ranging from lighthearted works depicting Cheech & Chong and Bart Simpson to those exploring deeper themes such as a memorial to a recently murdered local teen and a “Declaration of Immigration.” A bit further into the neighborhood, see the stunning mural-covered Hector Duarte Studio House at 1900 W. Cullerton.

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HUMBOLDT PARK A large majority of Humboldt Park’s 60-plus murals are concentrated along Division Street from Campbell to California, making for an easy street art stroll along the neighborhood’s main drag. With many of the works steeped in political messaging, here you will encounter an array of pieces chronicling the neighborhood’s rich history of Puerto Rican immigration. See a large-scale work centered around political prisoners depicting the words “Liberación” and several smaller doorway murals painted on the exterior of local Division Street shops. For something more playful, head to 1108 N. California to see a giant mural of a dog covering the entire front façade of a local residence.

ROGERS PARK It’s hard to miss the bevy of outdoor art that paints the landscape of several areas throughout Rogers Park, from the sculptures and statues around Loyola University to the iconic Mile of Murals project. Beginning in 2009, the neighborhood had a goal of painting a full mile of murals along the path of the CTA Red Line. This Mile of Murals can be best viewed along Glenwood Avenue from approximately Farwell to Estes, with another more sporadic concentration of Rogers Park murals located along Ravenswood Avenue between Pratt and Touhy. Art even extends to the beach in Rogers Park, with the 600-foot seawall at Tobey Prinz Beach Park covered in vibrant color. Stop by

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While most visitors to Chicago are familiar with iconic local institutions like The Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art, to get a deeper sense of what’s happening within the Chicago art world, it’s best to get out into the streets. Chicago’s public art and mural scene has exploded in the past few years, turning regular blocks into vibrant galleries of ever-evolving art.

every Father’s Day weekend for the annual Artists of the Wall Festival.

Left to right: Community murals in Pilsen, one of Hebru Brantley’s finest works in Wicker Park and a famous South Loop sculpture.

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WICKER PARK This bustling neighborhood attracts art seekers (and Instagram influencers) far and wide. While the neighborhood’s murals are more spread out than other more densely packed art districts in the city, most works can be viewed along Milwaukee Avenue from Division to North or along Division Street from Ashland to Hoyne. At the corner of Division and Hoyne, you will be greeted by one of the city’s oldest murals (promoting racial harmony in Chicago since 1971 with the words “Together We Overcome” written in Spanish and English). There is also art by well-known contemporary painters like a mural of JC Rivera’s famous bear near Division and Honore. Be sure to snap a photo of the ever-changing mural outside of “hidden” Chicago cocktail bar Violet Hour at 1520 N. Damen as well as the massive color-packed piece along Chicago’s 606 urban hiking trail at 1813 N. Milwaukee.

LOGAN SQUARE As a younger crowd has moved into Logan Square in recent years, so too has the outdoor art. The neighborhood is now a moveable feast of eye-catching murals, most notably showcased along Milwaukee Avenue from approximately Fullerton to Armitage.

With one of the most densely packed concentrations of murals located

in the area behind hip cocktail bar East Room (which also has a “secret” entrance), keep an eye out for the famous “Greeting From Chicago” work at 2226 N. Milwaukee as well as large-scale portraits of Quincy Jones and Robin Williams. You’ll spot murals on the sides of discount retail stores like Dollar Tree, trendy restaurants like Spilt Milk and music venues like Concord Music Hall.

SOUTH LOOP Known as the Wabash Arts Corridor, the affable outdoor art that can be found in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood is concentrated along Wabash from Van Buren to 13th Street. There’s a giant moose blowing pink bubblegum. There’s a large mural depicting the word “Harmony.” There’s art on the side of the buildings and student housing structures of Columbia College. With some murals simply fun to look at and others delving into more serious topics, the Wabash Arts Corridor offers a well-rounded introduction to Chicago’s booming outdoor art scene. Be sure to check out the art at the Roosevelt CTA Red Line station and pay a visit to Columbia College’s Manifest urban arts showcase in May taking over the Wabash Arts Corridor.

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BILLIARDS/BOWLING H 10 PIN Upscale bowling lounge boasts 24 state-of-the-art lanes, ping-pong and billiard tables, topped with high-definition screens. Also a gastropub menu and full-service bar. Su-Th 10 am-midnight, F-Sa 10 am-2 am.

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BLUES & JAZZ BUDDY GUY'S LEGENDS Contemporary blues club from Buddy Guy with free live music at lunch (W-Su). M-Tu 5 pm-2 am, W-F 11 am-2 am, Sa noon-3 am, Su noon-2 am. 700 S. Wabash St., 312.427.1190. www.buddyguy.com

THE GREEN MILL Former 1920s speakeasy has been restored to its art deco splendor and features local jazz nightly. Open M-F noon-4 am, Sa noon-5 am, Su 11 am-4 am. 4802 N. Broadway Ave., 773.878.5552. www.greenmilljazz.com

COMEDY/IMPROV H SECOND CITY Second City has launched the careers of Tim Meadows, Tina Fey and more.

The theater’s three resident stages offer shows seven nights a week with weekend matinees. 1616 N. Wells St., 312.337.3992. www.secondcity.com

LIVE MUSIC METRO/SMART BAR This two-in-one club features Smart Bar with DJ-driven progressive

music and 1,100-capacity Metro that features live concerts from up-and-coming and established touring bands. 3730 N. Clark St., 773.549.4140. www.metrochicago.com THALIA HALL This historic landmark hosts a wide range of musical styles and occasionally comics. Head to the attached Dusek's for a pre- or post-show meal.

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MUSIC & DANCE H CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (CSO) Performances at Symphony Center feature the CSO in a wide range of classical repertoire led by its distinguished music director Riccardo Muti and acclaimed guest conductors.

Other special concert series include CSO at the Movies and the acclaimed Symphony Center Presents Jazz series, as well as chamber music and piano programs and special concerts for family audiences. Ticket prices vary. 220 S. Michigan Ave., 312.294.3000. cso.org HUBBARD STREET DANCE CHICAGO This contemporary dance company is one of the only professional troupes to perform year-round. It's home is the Harris Theater, but the dancers also perform internationally. 205 E. Randolph St., 312.850.9744. www. hubbardstreetdance.com H THE JOFFREY BALLET Founded in 1956 by Robert Joffrey and having enjoyed successful residencies in New York and Los Angeles,

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LOTTON GALLERY Celebrating 21 years in the Bloomingdales building, Lotton Gallery features glass creations by the Lotton family, whose patriarch, Charles Lotton, has been called “The Tiffany of the Twenty-First Century.” You’ll also find original paintings by several world-renowned artists. Pictured: “Blue Multi-Flora Lamp” by Charles Lotton. 24” x 22”. 900 N. Michigan Ave, Level 6. 312.664.6203, www.lottongallery.com

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PISTACHIOS Located half a block west of Michigan Avenue, Pistachios is a delightful gallery featuring the handcrafted work of some of the most well-established metalsmiths and the hottest emerging artists today. This impeccably curated collection of stunning artist-made work is always on the cutting edge with pieces that incorporate everything from silver, gold and platinum to steel, aluminum and rubber. Don’t forget to take a look at their cool hand-blown glass and one-of-a-kind textiles! Pictured: hand fabricated “Cage” necklace by J. Byczewski, 18K yellow gold, steel, and CZ’s. Open daily. 55 E. Grand Ave. at The Shops at North Bridge (ground level of Nordstrom), 312.595.9437, LOTTON GALLERY www.pistachiosonline.com

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THE GUIDE the Joffrey has called Chicago home since 1995. Ticket prices and hours vary. 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., 800.982.2787. www.joffrey.org H LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO Founded in 1954, the Lyric is a world-renowned opera company, celebrated for its artistic excellence.

It consistently showcases the finest performers in less-familiar and world-premiere operatic productions. Ticket prices and hours vary.

20 N. Wacker Dr., 312.827.5600. www.lyricopera.org

THEATER H AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY A National Historic Landmark building designed by Louis Sullivan and Dankmar Adler in 1889, this beautifully grand, acoustically perfect theater has evolved into a premier venue for music, dance, comedy and more. 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., 312.341.2300. www.auditoriumtheatre.org CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER This vibrant theater presents Shakespeare and other works with a 500-seat courtyard-style theater inspired by the Globe Theatre in London. 800 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.5600. www.chicagoshakes.com H GOODMAN THEATRE Located within the Loop Theater District, this company was founded in 1925 and features productions that range from full-scale musicals to searing dramas to world premieres.

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H LIPS Lips is a unique dinner theater with the glitz and glamour of Vegas-style drag shows five nights a week. The stunning venue features a kaleidoscope of bejeweled mirrors, four eight-foot crystal chandeliers, velvet curtains, an embellished stage and a glamorous onstage throne.

Open W-Th 7-11 pm, F 6 pm-12 am, Sa 6 pm-2 am, Su 12-11 pm.

2229 S. Michigan Ave., 312.815.2662. www.lipsusa.com H LOOKINGGLASS THEATRE COMPANY Founded by a group of actors and Northwestern University graduates, this innovative company presents original works staged in an intimate theater housed in the Magnificent Mile’s historic Water Tower Water Works. 821 N. Michigan Ave., 312.337.0665. www.lookingglasstheatre.org STEPPENWOLF THEATRE Founded in 1976 by nine actors including Gary Sinise, Jeff Perry and Terry Kinney, this ensemble company has grown into a world-renowned theater troupe that focuses on artistically challenging works. Box office open Tu-Sa 11 am-5 pm, Su-M 1-5 pm (until 6:30 pm on days with evening performances). 1650 N. Halsted St., 312.335.1650. www.steppenwolf.org

offers everything from gourmet Cantonese to family-friendly dim sum. Chinatown Square is the neighborhood’s modern mall, with more shopping and dining options.

LAKEVIEW/WRIGLEYVILLE Just north of Lincoln Park, this neighborhood bustles with nightclubs and dining options including storefront Italian eateries and Ethiopian fare.

The northern section of Lakeview is Wrigleyville, named for its famous historic resident, Wrigley Field. Within Lakeview is also Boystown, where gay bars and funky shops are the norm.

WEST LOOP Just west of the Loop this bustling area includes Restaurant Row, one of the city’s hottest dining strips with award-winning restaurants such as Girl and the Goat, Au Cheval and avec.

The area also boasts a dynamic variety of art galleries and City Winery.

H WICKER PARK/BUCKTOWN Wicker Park seamlessly melds into Bucktown. Trendy boutiques, coffeehouses, restaurants, galleries, nightclubs and storefront theaters are centered around the intersection of Milwaukee, Damen and North avenues, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

1414 N. Ashland Ave., 773.384.2672. www.wickerparkbucktown.com

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EXPLORE NEIGHBORHOODS/CITY CHINATOWN A colorful ornamental gateway signals the entrance to the main drag of Chinatown, an area of authentic restaurants, tiny shops and the Chinese-American Museum. Dining

BIG BUS TOURS CHICAGO Choose from Classic, Premium, Deluxe and Night Tour "Big Loop" tickets for this extensive, hop-on/ hop-off tour on a luxury double-decker bus. Purchase tickets online or at any bus stop location including Navy Pier, Millennium Park, the 875 N. Michigan Ave. building, Willis Tower and more.

Tickets $29-$58.50; children ages 5-15 $15-$31.50; under 5 free. 877.285.4796. www.bigbustours.com H CHICAGO CRIME TOURS The luxury, climate-controlled bus visits famous crime scenes and with stops on and off the bus. Meet at the southeast corner of Pearson Street and Michigan Avenue. Check website for schedule. $39.95. Advance reservations recommended. 163 E. Pearson St., 312.888.6224. www.chicagocrimetours.com H TALL SHIP WINDY The 148-foot schooner combines historic charm with modern amenities on three spacious decks. Each of the 75- or 90-minute cruises—ranging from architectural to fireworks and a maritime history sail—are led by knowledgeable crew. Departs from Navy Pier. 600 E. Grand Ave., 312.451.2700. www.tallshipwindy.com

SHOPPING APPAREL H ALCALA'S WESTERN WEAR Alcala’s offers the largest selection of Western boots in Chicago, along with hats, custom leathers, belts and Native American jewelry, all just a five-minute cab ride west of River North. M, Th-Sa 9:30 am-7 pm, Tu-W 9:30 am-6 pm, Su 9:30 am-5 pm.

1733 W. Chicago Ave., 312.226.0152. www.alcalas.com RENT THE RUNWAY An unexpected formal affair comes up and you’re here with vacay-wear?

Rent The Runway. Choose a dress, look fab, revel in designer glory, return the dress. M-F 9 am-8 pm, Sa 9 am-7 pm, Su 10 am-7 pm.

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GALLERIES H HILDT GALLERIES Located in the arcade of the historic Drake Hotel, Hildt Galleries specializes in fine original 19th and early 20th century through the present day British, European, and American oil paintings. M-Sa 11 am-5:30 pm. 140 E. Walton St., 312.255.0005. www.hildtgalleries.com H JOEL OPPENHEIMER, INC. Boasting an unsurpassed selection of rare antique and limited edition fine art prints from the golden age of natural history art, this gallery places particular emphasis on the works of John James Audubon. Tu-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 10 E. Ohio St., 312.642.5300. www.audubonart.com H LOTTON GALLERY This gallery features handblown glass created by members of the Lotton family, whose patriarch, Charles Lotton, has been called “The Tiffany of the Twenty-First Century.”

You’ll also find paintings by a variety of world-renowned artists. M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 312.664.6203. www.lottongallery.com H PRIMITIVE One of the Midwest’s largest collections of authentic artifacts, furniture, textiles, jewelry and fashions from around the globe, this four-level, 31,000-square-foot gallery in the West Loop also boasts a cozy library. a fantasy Himalayan temple, and the Buddha Room. M-Sa, 10 am-6 pm.

130 N. Jefferson St., 312.575.9600. www.beprimitive.com

H VALE CRAFT GALLERY Vale Craft Gallery features contemporary American fine craft by both local and national artists.

Ongoing group exhibitions of works in clay, fiber, glass, metal and wood, plus unique jewelry. Tu-F 10:30 am-5:30 pm, Sa 11 am-5 pm.

230 W. Superior St., 312.337.3525. www.valecraftgallery.com

JEWELRY & WATCHES H THE GOLDSMITH LTD. The award-winning designers at this jewelry store, in business for more than five decades, create original, one-of-a-kind pieces, as well as made-to-order items. M-Sa 10 am7 pm, Su noon-6 pm. 900 N. Michigan Ave., 3rd Floor, 312.751.1986. www.thegoldsmithltd.com H MARSHALL PIERCE Established in 1928, Marshall Pierce & Co. boasts one of Chicago’s largest collections of fine Swiss watches and jewelry. M-Sa 10 am-6pm. 960 N. Michigan Ave., 312.642.4299. www.marshallpierce.com H SWISS FINETIMING/ ATELIER JEWELLERS Swiss FineTiming/Atelier Jewellers is the only place to go for high-end, exclusive brands including Audemars Piguet, F.P. Journe and Breguet.

Other items include jewelry and collectible writing instruments. M-Sa 10 am-6 pm. 70 E. Walton St., 312.337.4700. 1915 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, 847.266.7900. www.swissfinetiming.com

SHOES/ACCESSORIES H HANIG'S FOOTWEAR One of Chicago’s premier sources

for men’s and women’s shoes, boots and sandals, Hanig’s offers a wide range of sizes and styles from top designers including Thierry Rabotin, BeautiFeel, Samuel Hubbard and more. M-F 10 am-7 pm, Sa 9 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 875 N. Michigan Ave., 312.787.6800. 1515 Sheridan Rd., Willmette, 847.256.3545. www.hanigs.com

SPECIALTY STORES H ACCENT CHICAGO/ LOVE FROM CHICAGO This Chicago institution (as well as sister stores I Love Chicago, Love From Chicago and iCandy Sugar Shoppe) carries an innovative assortment of souvenirs. Choose from a selection of apparel plus great gifts and collectibles. M-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm. 835 N. Michigan Ave. 312.944.1354. 326 E. Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, 847.619.0077. www.lovefromcompanies.com H AMERICAN GIRL PLACE This girls’ paradise features 52,000 square feet of American Girl-themed attractions, including a cafe with doll-sized chairs; shops selling the historic dolls and accessories; a photo studio; and a doll hair salon.

M-Th 10 am-8 pm, F 10 am-9 pm, Sa 9 am-9 pm, Su 9 am-6 pm. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., 877.247.5223. www.americangirl.com H CASPIAN ORIENTAL RUGS One of the city's largest collections of rugs, this family-owned business is a long-time, go-to destination for exquisite floor coverings.

Find handmade Orientals, silk carpets, needlepoint rugs and carpets colored with vegetable dyes.

M-Sa 10 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm.

700 N. LaSalle Dr., 312.664.7576. www.caspianorientalrug.com CHICAGO MUSIC EXCHANGE The guitar-obsessed will find about 2,000 new, used and vintage axes here along with a full-service repair facility.

Vintage selections include Fender and Gibsons from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s and a large selection of ’60s Telecasters.

M-Sa 11 am-7 pm, Su 11 am-5 pm.

3316 N. Lincoln Ave., 773.525.7773. www.chicagomusicexchange.com H ENCHANTE For those who understand and appreciate elegant lingerie, Enchanté has set the standard. The boutique’s selection of definitive European brands such as Lise Charmel, Luxxa, Ajour and Celestine are thoughtfully curated to offer premium options in both daily and special occasion lingerie as well as sleepwear. The experienced sales team will gladly provide recommendations as needed.

M-Sa 10 am-7 pm, Su noon-6 pm.

The 900 Shops, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Third Floor, 312.951.7290. www.enchantelingerie.com H GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY The perfect destination to experience Ghirardelli Chocolate. Indulge in the World Famous Hot Fudge Sundaes topped with freshly handmade hot fudge and enjoy a tempting assortment of decadent chocolate and gifts. Su-Th 10 am-10 pm, F-Sa 10 am-11 pm. 830 N. Michigan Ave., 312.337.9330. 400 N. Michigan Ave., 312.923.0168. www.ghirardelli.com H PANDORA Find hand-finished bracelets, rings, earrings, necklaces and Pandora's iconic charm bracelet in sterling

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THE GUIDE silver, 14-karat gold, Pandora Rose and Pandora Shine. M-Th 10 am-8 pm, F-Sa 10 am-9 pm, Su 11 am-6 pm.

Multiple locations. 835 N. Michigan Ave., Seventh Floor, 312.915.0647. www.memorablecharms.com H PISTACHIOS This contemporary jewelry and craft gallery boasts designs by more than 100 international artists and features a wide collection of handcrafted jewelry and also carries wearable fibers and small gift items. M-F 10:30 am-7 pm, Sa 10:30 am-6 pm, Su noon-5 pm.

55 E. Grand Ave., 312.595.9437. www.pistachiosonline.com

ATTRACTIONS 606 TRAIL Instead of the lakefront’s north-south path, the 2.7-mile-long 606 Trail presents a refreshingly new perspective, traveling east-west on a converted old rail track. It connects Humboldt Park to Wicker Park with picturesque green space stops, art installations and access points. www.the606.org LINCOLN PARK ZOO This 49-acre zoo in the heart of the city is one of the nation’s oldest, with more than 1,200 animals. The 14-acre Nature Boardwalk provides a haven of native trees, plants and animals.

365 days a year. Open May 28-Sept. 5: M-F 10 am-5 pm, Sa-Su 10 am-6:30 pm; September-October, AprilMay: daily 10 am-5 pm; NovemberMarch daily 10 am-4:30 pm. Free; parking $20-$35. 2001 N. Clark St., 312.742.2000. www.lpzoo.org H MAGGIE DALEY PARK Maggie Daley Park has 28 acres of something for everyone: mini golf, rock climbing, roller blading, scooter62

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Activities in the park are seasonal.

Open 6 am-11 pm daily.

337 E. Randolph St., 312.552.3000. www.maggiedaleypark.com

MUSEUMS ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO This world-class museum boasts one of the nation’s largest permanent collections of Impressionist paintings and an extensive display of Asian art. The 264,000-square-foot, Renzo Piano-designed Modern Wing also features an extensive collection of 20th- and 21st-century art. Daily 10:30 am-5 pm, Th 10:30 am-8 pm.

Admission $25; students and seniors $19; under 14 free. 111 S. Michigan Ave., 312.443.3600. www.artic.edu H CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is the city’s all-in-one architecture experience: a museum with two floors of exhibits and a gateway to more than 85 boat, walking, bus, bike, and L tours. Daily 9:30 am-5 pm.

111 E. Wacker Dr. 312.922.3432. www.architecture.org H CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM Explore Chicago’s past and present with the intricately restored "L car no. 1" and memorabilia from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.

Permanent exhibit "Lincoln’s Chicago” highlights our 16th president. M, W-Sa 9:30 am-4:30 pm, Tu 9:30 am-9 pm, Su noon-5 pm.

Admission (includes audio tour) $19; seniors and students $17; children 12 and under free. 1601 N. Clark St., 312.642.4600. www.chicagohistory.org

H CHICAGO SPORTS MUSEUM This interactive museum commemorates the world of sports using simulated experiences, relics and stats, and lets visitors relive the glory of the Cubs' historic win at the 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series exhibit.

Open daily. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 7, 312.202.0500. www.chicagosportsmuseum.com H DRIEHAUS MUSEUM The historic Samuel M. Nickerson mansion houses this museum of decorative arts. It showcases late 19thand early 20th-century treasures from the collection of its founder, Chicago philanthropist Richard H. Driehaus. Open Tu-Su 10 am-5 pm.

40 E. Erie St., 313.482.8933. www.driehausmuseum.org FIELD MUSEUM This museum focuses on science, environment and culture, and is famously home to Sue, the restored and mounted skeleton of the largest and most complete T. rex ever found. Daily 9 am-5 pm (last admission 4 pm). Basic admission $24; seniors and students $21; children ages 3-11 $17; children 3 and under free.

1400 S. Lake Shore Dr., 312.922.9410. www.fieldmuseum.org H ILLINOIS HOLOCAUST MUSEUM This sleek, 65,000-square-foot facility just north of Chicago honors survivors and victims of the Holocaust through world-class exhibitions.

Experience the first interactive 3D exhibit of its kind at Illinois Holocaust Museum, where visitors ask questions and hear answers from holograms of real Holocaust survivors. Daily 10 am-5 pm, Th 10 am-8 pm. Admission $15; seniors $10, students $8; children 5-11 $6.

9603 Woods Dr., Skokie, 847.967.4800. www.ilholocaustmuseum.org H POETRY FOUNDATION Opened in June 2011, this striking, modern building boasts 26,000 square feet, a 30,000-volume library, an exhibition gallery and a performance space. The Foundation hosts frequent readings and events. M-F 11 am-4 pm. Free.

61 W. Superior St., 312.787.7070. www.poetryfoundation.org

DINING AMERICAN H BARTON G. THE RESTAURANT CHICAGO Barton G. caters to adults craving new experiences and quality food.

Their mission is to shock and awe your senses and push the boundaries of your imagination and culinary expectations. D (daily), Br (Sa-Su).

415 N. Dearborn St., 312.260.5050. www.bartong.com RIVER ROAST This riverside restaurant celebrates food and drink that warms the soul, from roast beef carved tableside to fire-roasted fish. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 315 N. LaSalle St., 312.822.0100. www.riverroastchicago.com H UNTITLED Slink past two unmarked doors to find a whole world of nightlife awaiting in this cavernous space that pays homage to the Prohibition era.

Craft cocktails, beer and the largest collection of American whiskey in North America complement supper club fare plus live music and weekly burlesque entertainment. D (M-Sa).

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ASIAN KATANA Upscale interior meets fresh plates at this sushi restaurant and robata bar offering sashimi, nigiri and other delicacies, and skewers from the robata grill. L (M-F), D (daily). 339 N. Dearborn St., 312.877.5544. www.innovativedining.com FAT RICE Diners line up for hours for Macauinspired signatures such as stir fry minced pork and beef and wood-grilled meats plated family-style. L (W-F), D (Tu-Sa), Br (Sa-Su). 2957 W. Diversey Ave., 773.661.9170. www.eatfatrice.com

FRENCH BRINDILLE James Beard Foundation Awardwinner Carrie Nahabedian serves artful plates like boneless saddle of lamb, filet of Mediterranean sea bass and slow-roasted lacquered duck breast. D (M-Sa). L, D (M-Sa). 534 N. Clark St., 312.595.1616. www.brindille-chicago.com LE BOUCHON This teeny French bistro scores with classics like French onion soup, bouil-

BIG STAR Buzzing dive bar and taqueria boasts a serious pedigree, with a menu by James Beard Award-winner Paul Kahan. Expect a country vibe, plenty of American whiskeys and a massive seasonal beer garden. L, D (daily).

1531 N. Damen Ave., 773.235.4039. www.bigstarchicago.com MERCADITO Stylish Mexican spot offers nearly a dozen different taco offerings and exotic tequila and mezcal cocktails. L (M-F), D (daily), Br (Sa-Su). 108 W. Kinzie St., 312.329.9555. www.mercaditorivernorth.com

INDIAN H CHICAGO CURRY HOUSE Traditional Indian and Nepalese/ Himalayan dishes are the specialty at this reasonably priced South Loop spot (try a sister location at Nepal House). The popular lunch buffet offers more than 22 items. L, D (daily), hours vary by location. 899 S. Plymouth Ct., 312.362.9999. www.curryhouseonline.com; Nepal House is at 1301 S. Michigan Ave., 312.922.0601. www.nepalhouseonline.com H INDIA HOUSE Sample fare from across the many regions of India at this well-appointed, comfortable restaurant, featuring dishes like lamb chops (marinated in a blend of Indian spices and grilled to perfection) and bhindi amchur (fried slices of okra seasoned with tangy Indian spices). L, D (daily).

H LABRIOLA From artisan baker Rich Labriola, this popular spot on the Mag Mile features Italian classics as well as critically acclaimed pizza and happy hour every weeknight. L, D (daily).

BR (Sa-Sun). 535 N. Michigan Ave., 312.955.3100. www.labriolacafe.com MONTEVERDE “Top Chef” Sarah Grueneberg's West Loop spot offers traditional methods mixed with modern flavors, like handmade pastas created throughout the day in the custom-built pastificio. Begin with stuzzichini (snacks) like the octopus spiedino, then dig into the sheep's milk ricotta agnolotti and leave room for dessert. L (Sa-Su), D (Tu-Su).

1020 W. Madison St., 312.888.3041. www.monteverdechicago.com

PIZZA H GINO'S EAST, THE ORIGINAL A Chicago institution since 1966, Gino’s East serves legendary deepdish pizza made with chunky tomato sauce and its famous golden crust.

Also featuring thin-crust pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches.

L, D (daily). 500 N. LaSalle St., 312.988.4200. www.ginoseast.com H LOU MALNATI'S Not only one of Chicago’s biggest names in pizza, but quite possibly the best. Pies sport a flaky, buttery crust and sweet, tomatoey sauce; service is fast and friendly; and the space is comfortable and kid-friendly. Many Chicagoland locations. L, D

CHICAGO CHOP HOUSE Known for its mammoth USDA prime steaks, chops and prime rib, this restaurant has been a Chicago legend since 1986. D (daily).

60 W. Ontario St., 312.626.5856. www.chicagochophouse.com H HARRY CARAY’S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE One of the city’s top steak houses, this classic Italian joint pays tribute to beloved Chicago Cubs sportscaster Harry Caray with walls of sports paraphernalia and a menu of prime steaks, chops and pastas, plus more casual options. L, D (daily). 33 W. Kinzie St., 312.828.0966. 10233 W. Higgins Rd., Rosemont, 847.699.1200. 70 Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, 630.953.3400. www.harrycarays.com H MASTRO'S STEAKHOUSE Chicago’s luxury steakhouse, this swanky bilevel spot—already famous in Beverly Hills—boasts opulent decor, live entertainment nightly, an award-winning wine list and prime hand-cut steaks seasoned with a 15-ingredient dry rub and served on sizzling 400-degree plates. D (daily).

520 N. Dearborn St., 312.521.5100. www.mastrosrestaurants.com H STK CHICAGO Blending a modern steakhouse with a chic lounge, you'll get the trendiest fine dining experience. Expect to find carefully prepared, artful imaginations of steak, shellfish, fish, chicken and more. D (daily). 9 W. Kinzie St., 312.340.5636. www.stksteakhouse.com/venues/chicago/

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