Esmero Chicago: Alinea Group’s Mexican Tasting Night at Charlie Trotter’s
Esmero Chicago is chef Adair Canacasco’s limited Alinea Group Mexican tasting residency in the old Charlie Trotter’s: 14 courses from $195, through November 22, 2026.
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Cerdito Muerto Chicago: Intimate Mexican American Night in a 30-Seat Pilsen Room
Cerdito Muerto Chicago is Emidio Oceguera and chef Becky Carson’s intimate Mexican American cocktail bar at 1700 S. Halsted in Pilsen. About 30 seats, Resy live, walk-ins welcome, Tribune 3.5/4: how access actually works.
Gingie Chicago: River North Hearth Cooking Back After the Kitchen Fire
Gingie Chicago reopened August 29, 2026 at 707 N. Wells in River North: Brian Lockwood and Boka’s hearth room back five months after a March kitchen fire.
Berenjak Chicago: Persian Kebab House Coming to Soho House in Fulton Market
Berenjak Chicago opens late September 2026 inside Soho House in Fulton Market: public restaurant, no membership required, charcoal Persian from Kian Samyani.
Hooligan Chicago: Christian Hunter’s Neo-Midwestern Bistro Is Now Open in Logan Square
Hooligan Chicago, the neo-Midwestern bistro from former Atelier chef Christian Hunter and partner Tyrone Redic Jr., opened October 1, 2026, at 2528 N. California Ave. in Logan Square. Expect French technique, Great Lakes fish, Kentucky comfort and a $199 Hooligan for Two menu, booked on OpenTable.
Chicago events guide: things to do in Chicago in the third week of December 2025
Chicago events in December 2025 reach peak holiday intensity during the third week of December, when the city is fully lit, theaters are packed, sports schedules heat up, … Read more
Chicago events guide: things to do in Chicago in the second week of December 2025
Chicago events in December 2025 are in full holiday mode, and the second week of December 2025 is packed with things to do in Chicago for locals and … Read more
What’s Poppin’ in Chicago, December 1–7, 2025
December doesn’t tiptoe into Chicago. It pulls up with a Christmas market in one hand, a Bulls game in the other, and a sparkly outfit ready for a … Read more
The NASCAR Chicago Street Race: A Thrilling Ride on Pause – Looking Ahead to 2027
The roar of engines echoing through the skyscrapers, the smell of burning rubber on historic streets, and the thrill of high-speed racing in one of America’s most iconic … Read more
Why Chicago is the Ultimate Vibrant City for Hosting All Types of Events with ChiVibe
In the heart of the Midwest, Chicago stands as a beacon of energy, culture, and innovation, making it one of the most vibrant cities in the world for … Read more