Eat & drink outside!
New rooftop bars
Enjoy warm nights at these new bars.
Beer gardens, rooftops and more
The best places for outdoor dining and drinking.
Best outdoor dining
The best patios, gardens and sidewalk cafés.
Today's events
This weekend
Summer Preview
New rooftop bars
Enjoy warm nights at these new bars.
Things to do in Chicago
Best things to do in June
Our picks from June concerts, museums, comedy and theater.
Where to get your Gatsby on in Chicago
Get a taste of '20s at these Chicago spots.
Cheap things to do in Chicago
What to do in Chicago when you're broke.
Biking Lincoln Avenue
A 24-hour trek reveals the return of a great city street.
Wicker Park & Bucktown Guide
There's more to the high-traffic area than the Crotch.
Top Chicago stories
Best summer food events
Your summer food bucket list.
It's time to buy a home
Four Chicagoans coach you on the art of buying and renovating a foreclosure. Plus, the five neighborhoods to buy in now.
Cocktail bar report cards
We rate 19 iconic cocktail bars to see if they’re still worth your money.
Brendan Sodikoff’s restaurant empire
The man behind Gilt Bar, Au Cheval, Maude’s Liquor Bar, Doughnut Vault and Bavette’s isn’t slowing down (though several people would like him to).
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