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Mariscos San Pedro
As its name suggests, fresh seafood gets the spotlight at this lively Pilsen spot. With a wood-fired oven anchoring the space, the team puts a chef-driven...
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Taqueria Chingón
After closing its original Bucktown location in 2024, Taqueria Chingón got a second life in Fulton Market. The taqueria from Oliver Poilevey (Le...
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Mirra
Indian and Mexican flavors collide at this Bucktown restaurant from chefs Rishi Kumar and Zubair Mohajir. The ambitious menu may sound unconventional, but...
Fall in Chicago
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Fall activities in Chicago: The best things to do
Fall in Chicago arrives with its own particular type of magic.
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The best orchards to go apple picking near Chicago
Apple picking season is here along with the sunny start of fall in Chicago.
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The best Oktoberfest celebrations in Chicago
Chicago institutions are throwing German-themed parties to ring in a new season.
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The best pumpkin patches near Chicago to visit this fall
There’s no surer sign that fall is coming than seeing pumpkins pop up everywhere.
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The 14 best boat tours in Chicago
View the landscape from the comfort of one of the best boat tours in Chicago.
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Digger
Tom Cruise stops running and starts acting in Alejandro G Iñárritu’s superbly scurrilous black comedy
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