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"Believe the hype and secure tickets—yes, tickets—well in advance. Chicago's most exciting restaurant demands an adventurous spirit and a serious...Read More"
"Believe the hype and secure tickets—yes, tickets—well in advance. Chicago's most exciting restaurant demands an adventurous spirit and a serious...Read More"
"We came here with a group of friends and left stuffed and satisfied with the courses that were prepared and presented. There's just something about ..."
"The Peninsula hotel’s swanky Chinese restaurant presents skyline views and upscale versions of classic dishes. Dim sum it up with crab shumai and lobster and chicken dumplings with black truffle or feast on dinner specials like shredded duck in XO sauce and wok-fried scallops in black truffle sauce. The prices may seem high compared to other places, but the quality of the food is undeniable."
"What's better than Cantonese delicacies while gazing at Chicago’s skyline?. Located inside The Peninsula Hotel, Shanghai Terrace sets the scene for a 1930s supper club. Have a cocktail on the terrace or enjoy Cantonese meals inside the restaurant."
"Head to Shanghai Terrace, Chicago's best spot for Chinese food in the heart of downtown. The atmosphere at Shanghai Terrace is fun and festive, ..."
"Like other high-end eateries, Oriole offers both food and drink tasting menus. It’s the latter that sets Oriole apart. Guests can opt for this option and sample beers, wines, and cocktails curated for each course."
"Next seems to be unique in the same way all molecular-gastronomy restaurants are unique: the restaurant creates dishes with obscure ingredients, strange presentation, innovative cooking methods, and crazy flavor combinations. But Next pushes boundaries of experimental cuisine by rotating themes. For example, they’ve run a service they called “The Hunt,” which served game-centered dishes on logs."
"Restaurants Eclectic West Loop. To dine at Grant Achatz’s followup to Alinea is a rare—and rarefied—opportunity to submit yourself to a very specific vision of what great dining might look like. That vision changes every three months, from French fare to Italian staples to modern plates that don’t even look like food."
"The most forward-thinking restaurant in the country, in my opinion, Next is another ticketed experience from the team behind bucket-list worthy Alinea. Every quarter they completely reconceptualize the space and food from Paris 1906 to Thailand 2020 and even had a whimsical Childhood menu with edible finger paints. The buzz definitely justifies the hype."
"In Latin, "temporis" refers to the passage of time but you may want time to stand still so your ten-course tasting menu of progressive American cuisine will last forever. Executive chef Troy Jorge's menu defines "seasonal" and the restaurant's own indoor hydroponic garden brings a bounty of herbs, greens and flowers to the courses year round. Your experience may launch with canapés of Wagyu, apple and pear and move onto octopus shored up with perky 'Nduja, celery root and Vidalia onion."
"The intimate, Michelin-starred restaurant grows its own herbs and produce in a basement hydroponic garden, using water mixed with a mineral nutrient solution, instead of soil. In addition to the basement garden, each of the custom-made wood tables in their 20-seat Chicago restaurant has its own miniature garden built right in. This allows servers to garnish dishes tableside so your meal truly is garden-fresh."
"Right now, there’s no shortage of fancy tasting menu spots that have started doing carryout and delivery. And while it’s pretty cool to get casual things like po’boys from Schwa and pulled pork sandwiches from Oriole, sometimes you want a fancy meal. Temporis is sticking to its fine-dining roots."
"Some of Renee’s monthly specials including bundles for a European facial and Swedish massage or a European facial, Swedish massage, and classic massage."
"This Bucktown/Wicker Park spa reopened at the beginning of the month. A mask is required if you want to take care of their treatments, which are all custom blended with essential oils, vitamins and minerals, and plant extracts to fit your needs best. Related Article:6 Chicago Stereotypes That Are False"
"As the name suggests, if you want to soak yourself in essential oils, vitamins, minerals, and plant extracts then Spa Soak is the place to be. The aim of this spa is to refresh you mentally, physically and spiritually. They offer a wide range of massages, facials, body treats, wax treatments and more."
"Allyu Spa delivers medicinal massage and bodywork, superior skincare and elegance tools in a relaxing and lavish mood. Their aspiration is habitually to anticipate for your wellness needs in your individual and accurate way. Their gift inside their society would be a competent distance, higher treatments and services and products to promote health insurance and wellbeing."
"With its dramatic white draperies and warm uplighting, Allyu is the kind of place we’re tempted to loiter. So it’s a good thing that loitering, lingering and general lounging are encouraged for all spa guests. After your hot stone massage or chakra balancing, curl up in an armchair with an herbal tea and take it all in."
"Allyu Spa dedicates a tremendous effort to giving you a truly relaxing environment. Modern and luxurious, the spa is the ultimate getaway that doesn’t require a passport. They provide unique services, valuable to your health and wellbeing, and are designed to alleviate discomfort and stress symptoms."
"The Laugh Factory is a small yet cozy establishment that has an intimate ambiance. The biggest highlight of this comedy bar would probably be its occasional open mic nights, which give guests the opportunity to realize their dream of being stand-up comics, even for just one night. Be aware that there’s a two drinks minimum policy here, but even non-drinkers can go around this, as non-alcoholic beverages are sold here as well."
"Probably the best-known of Chicago’s comedy clubs, the Second City has a long history of tickling its audience’s funny bones. The original club opened in December 1959, and its members have redefined improv and sketch comedy over the past six decades. Just about everyone knows the names of its most famous alumni: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, and Bill Murray, among other."
"How long has it been since you’ve enjoyed a real, honest-to-God belly laugh?. If you can’t remember the last time that you cracked up, Second City Chicago can help. It’s more than just a comedy club."