Situated directly behind the Pritzker Pavilion, the Harris theater is one of the gems in the Millennium Park crown and, as of 2003, one of the great venues in Chicago for viewing dance and music events.

This small 4am dive bar is the perfect way to end an evening in Old Town.

The underground lairish style of Old Town Pub feels classic, the wooden walls are welcoming and unpretentious.

Oprah’s famed personal chef, Art Smith, is still taking the Gold Coast by storm with his restaurant, Table Fifty-Two.

The Purple Pig’s slogan sums up the experience perfectly: “Cheese, Swine & Wine.” This Magnificent Mile restaurant is for the adventurous meat lover who enjoys sharing a great meal with friends over many bottles of wine. Sound up your alley? Yeah, we thought so.

If you’re on the south side of Chicago and you’re a wee bit thirsty for a pint, Western Avenue’s got you covered.

Located next to the Cadillac Palace Theatre, Encore Liquid Lounge is great place for theatergoers to grab some pre or post show cocktails.

Showcasing traditional Catalan tapas dishes updated with contemporary flourishes, Mercat offers an outstanding dining experience in a beautiful setting.

Nestled on Wrightwood between Southport and Racine is a little piece of Italian heaven known as Rose Angelis.

This quaint cafe on Division street serves up great breakfast, brunch, and light lunch everyday of the week.

The Beetle boasts a national and international list of fifty bottles and standard drafts from Bell’s, Lagunitas, Three Floyds and more.

This dive bar is perfect for drinking cheap beer and partaking in a game of Candyland and Jenga.

Speckled with small tables and a few booths throughout, Division Street Bar & Grill maintains a relaxed atmosphere while supplying cheap beer and food specials.

This annual Windy City Wine Festival brings in wineries from around the world offering samples of their stock without the pretentious atmosphere.