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Ravinia Introduces Two New Restaurants: Lawn Bar and Tree Top

Ravinia. That perennial summer favorite for Chicago concert lovers. Tickets have gone on sale and there are 140 events scheduled for Ravinia this summer featuring acts as varied as Loverboy, Alison...

Artango brings a taste of Argentina to brunch

Chicagoans love brunch, so the bar is high on good brunch spots. Artango Bar and Steakhouse does not disappoint. Their brunch menu is every bit as high quality as their dinner.

Irv and Shelly provide fresh-picked foods just for you!

Food sources continue to make headlines as small farms struggle to compete with Big Agriculture.

Mia Francesca's al fresco dining hits the mark.

Dining al fresco is one of my favorite things to do. There is just something about a great meal in the fresh air that can’t be beat.

The Wings at Jake Melnick's Corner Tap are Historic

I am convinced far in the future, culinary scholars will look back on the late 20^th century as a hallmark of innovative cuisine based not on the floating balloon desert at Alinea, nor th

Wells Street Market Brings Chicago's Best to the Loop

The new Wells Street Market defies a couple of conventions. First, that a food-centered marketplace has to be cuisine centric, like Eataly, or Latinicity.

Reid Bar is a Much Needed Pocket Bar

Chicago needs more bars like the Reid Bar, street level in River Roast, on LaSalle by the river. Reid is part of River Roast but it’s also not.

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Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure- Chicago

340 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60654

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8056035620

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From $9-$20 (only $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people) after Promo Code: LOCALTOURIST

Turn Chicago into a giant Gameboard with this fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure. Guided from any smart phone, teams solve clues, complete challenges while seeing the sights. A fun interactive adventure.