Chicago Travel Blog

Chicago's Little Italy photo courtesy of Zol87 If you’re searching for Chicago’s most delicious Italian cuisine, you’ll find that one of the city’s top ristoranti is right around the corner. Italian kitchens cook up delicacies in almost every neighborhood in the city. Andersonville’s Anteprima...

Photo Courtesy of Jordan Fischer Many people say that brunch is a New York thing. Those people haven’t had brunch in Chicago. Breakfast is booming all over the city, and here’s a rundown of some of the favorites. On Saturday night, if you’re on the list, you’ll get an email with the next morning’s...

Photo courtesy of Seth Anderson Chicago may be in the middle of the continent, but it’s a city full of great sushi. Here’s the rundown of five top sushi places to visit in the Windy City. Katsu Japanese Restaurant located in West Rogers Park may seem like an unlikely location for high-end fresh sushi,...

Dining in Chicago is like watching the stock market. It takes a sharp eye to keep up with constant turnover. October welcomed a long list of restaurant openings. The furthering cupcake domination was joined by a handful of second-time openers. Metromix prints monthly “New to the Scene” lists. Photo...

Fall is the season of farmers markets. This weekend shows an impressive spread throughout the city. The beginning of Fall means pumpkins, gourds and buckets of apples. The funny thing about farmers markets is running into them by chance. Photo courtesy of author. Green City in Lincoln Park is one of...

As September shows its unpredictable weather, we eye those outdoor venues. Chicagoans always hope for an Indian Summer. Before you get rained on, blown away, buried under snow or frozen to your chair, eat drink and play outside in Chicago. Photo courtesy of author. Old Town N. Wells St. would be naked...

If you only have one day to send in Chicago it is best to choose activities that will give you all the classic Chicago flavors. Chicago has plenty to offer for all ages and all interests. There is an array of cultural activities, outdoor fun, sports, historical sights, great food, and fantastic nightlife....

In a city known for eating and drinking, there are an abundance of options for every meal, and even every part of your meal to serve all your needs and cravings. Each restaurant features its’ unique style and specialty, but why go to multiple locations to satisfy all your tastes, when you can...

Are you craving pizza? You have come to the right city, home of the famous Chicago-style deep dish, or stuffed pizza. Sure, there are plenty of pizza places in Chicago, in fact over 200 pizza restaurants are spread across the city where you can order  fantastic wood fire pizza, thin crust, or your...

There’s just one week left of August and we could not ask for better weather in Chicago right now. So before fall sets in and starts blowing a cool breeze into town head to Chicago’s best rooftop bars for a drink after work or a party on the weekend. Don’t miss out on these rooftops! Citizen...