Food & drink, Parks & outdoors
Waterfront restaurants on the lake in Chicago
Chicago is known for its famous skyline and urban neighborhoods, but it’s also right next to one of the largest lakes in the country. That…
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Chicago food & drink
Get a taste of the country’s top restaurant city.
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Taste of Chicago
Sept. 5 – 7, 2025 Free admission • Grant Park and citywide Taste of Chicago has been a foodie staple for more than 40 years.…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink, Music
Windy City Smokeout
July 10 – 13, 2025 United Center parking lot Country music, barbecue, and craft beer — it’s hard to think of a better way to…
Food & drink
Michelin guide to Chicago: Michelin star & Bib Gourmand restaurants
This year’s Michelin Guide confirms Chicago’s status as a dining mecca. The prestigious guide awarded 20 Chicago restaurants with Michelin star honors for 2024/2025. The…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago beer festivals and events
Attention all beer enthusiasts! Cheers to Chicago’s booming craft beer scene at the city’s packed calendar of beer fests. Sample craft beers — from IPAs…
Food & drink
What to eat in Chicago: 20+ must-try places to eat
Chicago has earned a reputation as one of our nation’s top culinary capitals. And, no wonder — food is an integral part of our city’s…
Food & drink
International food in Chicago’s global neighborhoods
Embark on a global culinary journey, right here in Chicago. Within the city’s diverse neighborhoods lies a vibrant international food scene where you can taste…
Food & drink
Your guide to Chicago steakhouses
If steak is what you want on your plate, you’ve come to the right city. Chicago has always catered to carnivores, whether you’re in the…
Family, Food & drink
Kid-friendly restaurants in Chicago
Chicago has plenty of dining options for everyone, so picky eaters and parents alike can find something they love. Along with an abundance of family-friendly…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago’s James Beard Award winners
Chicago is proud to be home to over 50 James Beard Award winners. Since the first ceremony in 1991, this national award has become the…
Festivals & special events, Food & drink
Chicago Gourmet
Sept. 25 – 28, 2025 Harris Theater Rooftop • Millennium Park Welcome to Chicago Gourmet, one of the country’s most distinguished food festivals. Each year,…
Food & drink
Famous Chicago restaurants
Chicago is a city known for its restaurants. There are world-renowned fine dining, celebrity-chef helmed hot spots, and local favorites that have been around for…
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