http://gochicago.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-04-30T19:35:01Z Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:35:01 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/05/20/alternatives-to-taste-of-chicago-more.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/7dcdfdd31cec1fd58a870869f3caa273.jpg" border="0" alt="roscoeburgerfest" /></p> <p><a href="http://gochicago.about.com/od/tasteofchicago/a/taste_faq.htm"><strong>Taste of Chicago</strong></a> may be grand in sheer size and live music star power, but most locals would rather check out the neighborhood food fests. We spotlight <a href="http://gochicago.about.com/od/eventsfestivalsholidays/tp/Five-Food-Festival-Alternatives-To-Taste-Of-Chicago.htm"><strong>Five Food Festival Alternatives to Taste.</strong></a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/05/20/alternatives-to-taste-of-chicago-more.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/05/20/alternatives-to-taste-of-chicago-more.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 10:26:15 +0000 2013-05-20T10:26:15Z http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/30/celebrate-may-with-burgers-bbq-burritos-more.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/3577bb7a7b4d567c59cc6f041e2344d1.jpg" border="0" alt="bbq" /></p> <p>A trip to Chicago wouldn't be complete without visiting at least one iconic restaurant. If you're planning a vacation in May, get ready to celebrate a number of food-oriented holidays, which include <strong><em>National Burger Month, National BBQ Month</em></strong> and <a href="http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/thehistoryofmexico/p/10cincodemayobasics.htm"><em><strong>Cinco de Mayo.</strong></em></a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/30/celebrate-may-with-burgers-bbq-burritos-more.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/30/celebrate-may-with-burgers-bbq-burritos-more.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:35:01 +0000 2013-04-30T19:35:01Z http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/30/mothers-day-more-highlight-may-in-chicago.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/d80c2d754e0aeb2bdfacf51f202ba216.jpg" border="0" alt="blissspa" /></p> <p>It's finally beginning to look like spring in Chicago.</p> <p>We're incredibly happy about that, and as the weather warms up, you'll truly get a chance to explore the city. To assist you in your travels, we've created the <a href="http://gochicago.about.com/od/chicagocalendar/a/May-In-Chicago-Weather-And-Event-Guide.htm"><strong>May in Chicago Weather and Event Guide.</strong></a> As always, you'll find in it how to dress for the weather, top upcoming events, hottest theater shows, new bar and restaurants, and more.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/30/mothers-day-more-highlight-may-in-chicago.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/30/mothers-day-more-highlight-may-in-chicago.htm Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:46:54 +0000 2013-04-30T15:46:54Z http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/22/get-ready-for-whiskey-week-in-chicago.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/315323c224e9a0a7ecc74cc872df11b4.jpg" border="0" alt="whiskyfest" /></p> <p>Missed out on getting tickets to the annual <em><strong>WhiskyFest</strong></em> this week?</p> <p>Don't worry. We'll quench your thirst with tempting, booze-infused events happening during <em><strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/od/barsandtaverns/tp/Get-Ready-For-Whiskey-Week-In-Chicago.htm">Chicago Whiskey Week</a></strong></em><a href="http://gochicago.about.com/od/barsandtaverns/tp/Get-Ready-For-Whiskey-Week-In-Chicago.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">. </span></a>From festive sit-down dinners to casual events you can check out during happy hour, these happenings are a great way to experience <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/od/barsclubsnightlife/Chicago_Bars_Clubs_Nightlife.htm">authentic Chicago nightlife.</a></strong></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/22/get-ready-for-whiskey-week-in-chicago.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/22/get-ready-for-whiskey-week-in-chicago.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:53:22 +0000 2013-04-22T11:53:22Z http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/12/the-very-best-cocktail-lounges-in-the-windy-city.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/c37f6b469f03c9f9110ed8256ad0bce3.jpg" border="0" alt="violethour" /></p> <p>Shows like <a href="http://tvdramas.about.com/od/madmen/p/madmensynopsis.htm"><strong>"Mad Men"</strong></a> helped usher in the <a href="http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/tp/musthave_cocktails.htm"><strong>classic cocktail</strong></a> revolution, and Chicago is happily a part of that movement.</p> <p>In the last several years, places like Wicker Park's <a href="http://gochicago.about.com/od/barsandtaverns/p/violet_hour.htm"><strong>Violet Hour</strong></a> have meticulously dedicated their <a href="http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailspeak/g/mixology_define.htm"><strong>mixology</strong></a> programs to educating the consumer.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/12/the-very-best-cocktail-lounges-in-the-windy-city.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/04/12/the-very-best-cocktail-lounges-in-the-windy-city.htm Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:36:22 +0000 2013-04-12T09:36:22Z http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/31/leap-into-april-with-first-ever-chicago-dance-month-more-events.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/4a7937619ca214cae898d311079485c6.jpg" border="0" alt="balletchicago" /></p> <p>Flowers are blooming. People have a lighter pep in their steps. And baseball season is back in action.</p> <p>But if you're not a baseball fan (gasp!), there's so much more <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/od/chicago101thebasics/a/April-In-Chicago-Weather-And-Event-Guide.htm">happening in April in Chicago</a></strong> if you plan on visiting.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/31/leap-into-april-with-first-ever-chicago-dance-month-more-events.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/31/leap-into-april-with-first-ever-chicago-dance-month-more-events.htm Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:55:37 +0000 2013-03-31T17:55:37Z http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/25/easter-brunch-for-all-tastes.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/d5841f1f5bb71e5a91d48f2696710089.jpg" border="0" alt="easter" /></p> <p>Look no further for those Easter brunch plans.</p> <p>With spring finally here, there's a possibility that we just might have decent weather in Chicago for the holiday. And if you're charged with making reservations, we've got you covered with the very <strong><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/od/chicagorestaurantseats/tp/Easter-Brunch-For-All-Tastes.htm">best Easter brunch options</a></strong>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/25/easter-brunch-for-all-tastes.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/25/easter-brunch-for-all-tastes.htm Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:33:02 +0000 2013-03-25T08:33:02Z http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/19/sleek-american-junkie-lands-in-chicago.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/f7f079190d28034f1c580345e4a1069e.jpg" border="0" alt="tavernpark" /></p> <p>The West Coast-based <a href="http://gochicago.about.com/od/chicagotheaterindex/p/American-Junkie.htm"><strong>American Junkie</strong></a> brings a cheery vibe to Chicago with little kitsch and a chef-driven menu that doesn't take itself too serious.</p> <p>The multifaceted concept--which takes up two levels--also operates as a sports lounge, live-music venue and contemporary nightclub. It should be a hit and great addition to Chicago's <a href="http://gochicago.about.com/od/chicagorestaurantseats/Chicago_Restaurants_and_Eats.htm"><strong>vibrant dining scene.</strong></a></p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/19/sleek-american-junkie-lands-in-chicago.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/19/sleek-american-junkie-lands-in-chicago.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:44:23 +0000 2013-03-19T10:44:23Z http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/12/celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-chicago.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/5fbe141668cf571fb8d2c4d0635ba63c.jpg" border="0" alt="dannykatie" /></p> <p><a href="http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/blnotes5.htm"><strong>St. Patrick's Day</strong></a> is a very big deal in Chicago, mostly because of the large population of those with Irish heritage coursing through their blood.</p> <p>That also explains why Chicago has ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/12/celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-chicago.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/12/celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-chicago.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:29:05 +0000 2013-03-12T10:29:05Z http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/11/meatless-monday-is-every-day-at-these-top-chicago-restaurants.htm <p><img src="http://fotos.fotoflexer.com/47611a12b8b85a094a14dde103568a8f.jpg" border="0" alt="urbanvegan" /></p> <p>With Chicago being a big foodie town, there's no getting away with mediocrity, whether it's casual dining or a big night on the town.</p> <p>That's especially true with <a href="http://vegetarian.about.com/od/vegetarianvegan101/f/questions.htm"><strong>vegetarian cuisine,</strong></a> which until recently was just a bunch of vegetables on a plate at a number of restaurants.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/11/meatless-monday-is-every-day-at-these-top-chicago-restaurants.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://gochicago.about.com/b/2013/03/11/meatless-monday-is-every-day-at-these-top-chicago-restaurants.htm Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:45:16 +0000 2013-03-11T09:45:16Z