Scenes from the romantic comedy "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997) starring Julia Roberts were shot at this award-winning Chicago restaurant. Leia mais.
The $22 prix-fixe menu includes 3, full-size lunch courses, w/ several options each; Thick Belgian waffle was hot enough to melt the mascarpone cheese & sweetened by fresh strawberries & maple syrup. Leia mais.
Chicago has more AAA 5-diamond restaurants than any other city in the nation. Charlie Trotter's is one of them. Leia mais.
This fast-food spot specializes in Chicago-style hot dogs and the best cheese fries in town. After a night of drinking, the banter is the perfect backdrop while you eat a dog. Leia mais.
Although British writer Nick Hornby originally set the novel "High Fidelity" in London, the film was set in Chicago at this and other locations. Leia mais.
Check out the scenic views of the Chicago River & fill up on a spiced lamb Reuben sandwich, homemade pretzels with spicy chorizo cheese sauce & bourbon roasted butternut squash soup. Leia mais.
A festive, one-of-a-kind Chicago experience, best for less formal celebrations & putting clients at ease. Goat cheese & bacon enrich a fried green tomato Napoleon w/ sun-dried tomato & olive tampenade Leia mais.
In "While You Were Sleeping" (2006), Lucy (Sandra Bullock) is a lonely fare collector who develops a crush on a cute commuter. Scenes from the movie were shot at the Madison / Wabash 'L' station. Leia mais.
Thought you'd want to know: Meatyballs has been nominated for Best Food Truck in Time Out Chicago’s 2011 Eat Out Awards. Vote now! Leia mais.
The Hotel Florence opened on November 1, 1881 and is named after a daughter of George M. Pullman. Leia mais.
Built originally as an ice factory, the Fireside Bowl was converted into bowling alleys in the 1940s, when bowling was a favorite Chicago leisure pursuit. Leia mais.
The grilled calamari served over greens with zesty lemon vinaigrette and spicy-sweet marinara is one of the finer calamari dishes in town. Leia mais.
The interior of Nate's Deli (now closed), was replicated on a Hollywood Set for Aretha Franklin's scenes in "The Blues Brothers" (1980). Leia mais.
Mark Blue Chicago on your map; the venue offers plenty of live music at a convenient downtown location. Leia mais.
In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) has an interesting proposal for his ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) in scenes shot at the Rainbo Club. Leia mais.
In "My Best Friend's Wedding" (1997), Julianne (Julia Robert) character goes to a White Sox Game with her best friend Michael (Dermot Mulroney) because his fiancée's father owns the team. Leia mais.
This "hotspot" (literally!) keeps patrons warm during the winter - its 1,100°F Vulcan broiler sears steaks to perfection with plenty of heat to spare. Sip on icy martinis to keep cool in the summer.
The Rainbo Club, located in Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood, attracts hipsters, indie-rockers, and others looking for cheap beers in a no-frills setting. Leia mais.
Visit http://www.transitchicago.com for help planning a trip on Chicago public transportation. Leia mais.
This is chili for the purist — Texas-style, which means no beans; it's all about the meat. Dubbed "Texas Roadhouse," it's dense and savory with shredded pork and shredded and ground beef. Leia mais.
The Gold Coast's snazzy new Chicago Q brings down-home barbecue uptown, a bit of Felix Unger-meets-Oscar Madison for a power lunch. Leia mais.
The Lei (Courvoisier VS, cream, apricot juice, simple syrup), which you'll hilariously ask the waitress for in a way that implies you're actually asking her to have sex!! Leia mais.
A tiny jar of house-made sweet pickles accompanies the unusual lamb leg Reuben, whose assertive meat doesn't go missing in the robust company of smoked Swiss, dark rye and house-made beer kraut. Leia mais.
In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob's ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) meets up with Rob's sister Liz (Joan Cusack) to have a serious chat in scenes filmed in this Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse. Leia mais.
The Newberry Library's website has detailed information on items in their collection that are mentioned in Niffenegger's best-selling novel "The Time Traveler's Wife": http://bit.ly/7x0Pfy Leia mais.
Although scenes set in "Championship Vinyl" weren't actually shot in a record store, you can still buy new and used vinyl at Reckless Records, located nearby at 1532 N Milwaukee. Leia mais.
Notorious bank robber John Dillinger had been declared "Public Enemy #1" by the FBI. In 1934 the feds waited for him outside this theater & shot him multiple times before he died in a nearby alleyway.
Blues singer & guitarist John Lee Hooker was filmed live singing "Boom, Boom" in the middle of the bustling Maxwell Street Market, outside of Nate's Deli (formerly at 807 W. Maxwell St, now closed). Leia mais.
On July 23, White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle threw a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his second career no-hitter and the second perfect game in team history. Leia mais.
