• Things To Do
    • Free Things To Do
  • History of Chicago
  • Food & Drink
  • Thoughts
  • Contact
  • Menu
  • Skip to left header navigation
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Before Header

  • Travel the U.S.A.
  • Log in

The Local Tourist Chicago

Experience the fascination of a tourist; Feel the comfort of the local

  • Things To Do
    • Free Things To Do
  • History of Chicago
  • Food & Drink
  • Thoughts
Strings Ramen

Food & Drink

Due to COVID-19 precautions, dining in at all Illinois restaurants and gathering in bars is on hold. Please be safe, be kind, and practice social distancing. 

 

If you’re hungry or thirsty, you won’t be for long in Chicago! This is an incredible foodie town, with world class restaurants and the best bartenders around. Check out these stories and start planning your culinary adventures at these Chicago restaurants and bars.

Potato Skins

Easy Baked Potato Skins Recipe

There’s no deep-frying needed with this simple recipe.

Easy Baked Potato Skins RecipeRead More

Gyros Recipe, from start to finish

Bring Greektown to you: Gyros Recipe, including pita bread, meat and tzatziki sauce

Learn how to make gyros from start to finish.

Bring Greektown to you: Gyros Recipe, including pita bread, meat and tzatziki sauceRead More

Board games at Bonus Round Game Cafe in Chicago

Get your game on at Bonus Round

For the past two years, one of Chicago’s most innovative and fun destinations has quietly built a loyal following in the East Lakeview neighborhood.

Get your game on at Bonus RoundRead More

Bonci Roman-style pizza

Celebrate National Pizza Day in Roman style at Bonci

Bonci Pizza invited the Local Tourist to stop in and sample their unique Roman-style pizza. Chicago is a pizza-centric city. The endless debate of “deep dish” vs. “thin crust” will likely never be resolved and everyone has an opinion. In advance of February 9 – National Pizza Day – it was a struggle to figure …

Celebrate National Pizza Day in Roman style at BonciRead More

Osteria Trulli: Cuisine of Puglia via Arlington Heights

Experience the cuisine of Puglia at Osteria Trulli in Arlington Heights.

Osteria Trulli: Cuisine of Puglia via Arlington HeightsRead More

Table spread at Boqueria

Boqueria opens in the Fulton Market District

Lively Barcelona-inspired tapas bar serves a menu of Spanish classics

Boqueria opens in the Fulton Market DistrictRead More

Quiche Lorraine from the brunch menu at Le Sud in Chicago's Roscoe Village

Le Sud adds a new brunch menu

Sample Provençal favorites every Sunday

Le Sud adds a new brunch menuRead More

La Celia Latin Kitchen spices things up in Avondale

Serving up a medley of Latin American flavors

La Celia Latin Kitchen spices things up in AvondaleRead More

Artango now grills up imported Argentine beef

In early 2016, Artango Bar & Steakhouse moved to their current location at 4767 North Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of Lincoln Square, bringing authentic Argentine cuisine, tango dancing, lively late evening milongas, and a peek into the golden age of Buenos Aires to Chicago’s dining scene. I was also honored to be asked to …

Artango now grills up imported Argentine beefRead More

Chef Carlos Gaytan returns to Chicago with Tzuco

Tzuco continues his tradition of Mexican-French fusion cuisine

Chef Carlos Gaytan returns to Chicago with TzucoRead More

Time Out Market Chicago announces a November 21 opening

An incredible showcase of Chicago’s outstanding restaurant scene

Time Out Market Chicago announces a November 21 openingRead More

Evanston’s The Barn Steakhouse adds a special prix fixe menu

Early-bird diners can enjoy three courses for $30

Evanston’s The Barn Steakhouse adds a special prix fixe menuRead More

Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

function WP_Widget::widget() must be overridden in a subclass.