Redline VR to bring virtual reality gaming and drinks to Ravenswood
It can cost hundreds of dollars to install a virtual reality gaming system in your own home. Thankfully, you don’t have to shell out wads of cash to play VR...
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Ferraris and Italian fare come together, plus a farm dinner, Bourbon and Barbecue Fest and more
Labor Day weekend has come and gone, and with it, many summertime activities, but that doesn’t mean your to-do list is any less fun. From a dinner hosted by a...
Mexican and European pastries at a new Logan Square bakery, plus other restaurant news
When Marisol Espinoza was attending The French Pastry School after high school, she and her sister, Lizette, were already planning to open a pastry business once the former graduated. After...
How the Midwest’s suburbs and highways gave rise to today’s fast food giants
Whether it’s driving through a McDonald’s on an extended road trip or meeting up with suburban friends at a Wendy’s, fast food is an integral part of our lives as...
Team behind uber-popular Saved by the Max repurpose space to open Dorian’s and record store
Dorian’s is taking over the former Saved by The Max pop-up space, bringing a ’60s-inspired, permanent restaurant to Wicker Park. The restaurant is the brainchild of Derek Berry, Zack Eastman...
Vegan ice cream, $1 dumplings and a seafood brunch buffet, plus other weekend plans
Labor Day usually marks summer’s end, but it’s not too late to beat the heat with some ice cream. Channel end-of-season vibes with these events around town. 1) Indulge in...
Joker’s Cajun Kitchen joining French Market, plus other restaurant openings
The French Market is getting some new restaurants, including Joker's Cajun Kitchen, a New Orleans-inspired eatery. Husband and wife John and Kelly Reed aren’t new to the restaurant industry, having...
Beer, Hellenic pride and a Spam feast, plus other weekend events
baiduhai’s Food Bowl wraps up this week with a three-day Night Market along the lake — what more can you ask for? But if your jam is not going...
Where to eat like a ‘Crazy Rich Asian’
Fashion! Intrigue! Cross-cultural, generational spite! “Crazy Rich Asians,” based on Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel, has been making waves since debuting last week, as much for its all-Asian cast as for...
Ina Mae’s Tavern and Packaged Goods offering kids brunch menu
If your weekend isn’t filled with events from the baiduhai’s Food Bowl, you’re certainly missing out on some of the best food experiences this month has to offer. But...