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Read more of the article: "Experience Chicago Restaurant Week 2024 in the Loop"

Experience Chicago Restaurant Week 2024 in the Loop

Posted 3 months ago in Trending, Eat & Drink, Restaurants and Dining

4 MIN READ - Choose Chicago has announced the restaurants and menus of the 17th annual Chicago Restaurant Week taking place from Friday, January 19 to Sunday, February 4, 2024.

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Read more of the article: "Bertha Palmer’s Chocolate Brownie: The Hidden Gem of Chicago"

Bertha Palmer’s Chocolate Brownie: The Hidden Gem of Chicago

Posted 17 months ago in Then and Now, Restaurants and Dining

2 MIN READ - Food helps define a place, which is why deep dish pizza, hotdogs, and popcorn come to mind when you think of Chicago. Surprisingly, only some locals…

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Read more of the article: "Get Caffeinated: The Chicago Loop's Best Coffee Shops"

Get Caffeinated: The Chicago Loop's Best Coffee Shops

Posted 18 months ago in Restaurants and Dining, Loop List

Whether you’re running to work with a coffee in hand or just need an afternoon pick-me-up, these Loop coffee spots will ensure you stay caffeinated all day long. 

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Read more of the article: "Swanky Rooftop Bars in the Chicago Loop"

Swanky Rooftop Bars in the Chicago Loop

Posted 20 months ago in Restaurants and Dining, Loop List

3 MIN READ - As warmer weather rolls in, rooftop bar hopping season is in full swing. Take your weekend or after work plans to a whole new level (literally)…

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Read more of the article: "Petterino's, a Theatre District staple reopens in the Loop"

Petterino's, a Theatre District staple reopens in the Loop

Posted 2 years ago in Trending, Restaurants and Dining

2 MIN READ – Beloved downtown Chicago icon Petterino’s reopened October 5 under new ownership, with a completely refreshed interior, expanded outdoor dining area and reimagined food menu and beverage program.…

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Read more of the article: "Where to dine in the Loop "

Where to dine in the Loop

Posted 3 years ago in Trending, Eat & Drink, Restaurants and Dining, Loop List

5 MIN READ - Loop restaurants offer diners new and improved patios and rooftops and safe indoor dining rooms, all with strict safety measures in place. Many of these restaurants…

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Read more of the article: "What's open in the Loop?"

What's open in the Loop?

Posted 3 years ago in Trending, Arts and Culture, Restaurants and Dining

As regulations and guidelines continue to change, find out which establishments are open in the Loop. From restaurants to retailers and outdoor fun, there’s a lot you can enjoy safely…

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Read more of the article: "How to support the hospitality industry"

How to support the hospitality industry

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Hotels, Restaurants and Dining

2 MIN READ – Though there’s no industry untouched by COVID-19, hotels were some of the earliest and hardest hit by the pandemic. And given gathering restrictions and leery travelers,…

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Read more of the article: "Plan Your Next Staycation in the Loop"

Plan Your Next Staycation in the Loop

Posted 4 years ago in Hotels, Restaurants and Dining, Loop List

4 MIN READ – One of the many perks of living in Chicago? The abundance of staycation options at your fingertips. Since you may not be able to get away…

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Read more of the article: "Buy hotel bonds for future stays in the Loop"

Buy hotel bonds for future stays in the Loop

Posted 4 years ago in Trending, Hotels, Restaurants and Dining

2 MIN READ - As COVID-19 and resulting stay at home orders across the world grind the hospitality industry to a near-standstill, hotels are getting creative in how to bring…

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