Chicago
Sometimes an expensive meal is just worth it - both worth the price and worth the nights spent eating rice and beans in order to replace the money spent. If you’re in the mood to blow your budget on a to-die-for, unforgettable meal in Chicago, here are some places to do it.
Tru Tru may be a mecca for foodies in search of culinary perfection, but it still manages to not take itself too seriously. Service here is impeccable - guests will
Chicago may not immediately appear to be a romantic city. It’s big, loud, and busy. El trains clatter on the overhead tracks, taxis sit in traffic, and workers rush and to and from offices and commuter trains. But amidst the hustle and bustle of the city, there are plenty of opportunities for romance. Here are some of the most romantic things to do in Chicago.
Drinks at the Signature Lounge at the Top of the Hancock Building There’s no doubt that the
In Chicago, both the kids and the adults party hard at Halloween. There’s a bevy of activities for families to choose from, while adults don their scariest, sexiest, or silliest costumes for a night on the town.
For Kids
Halloween lasts for much more than one day for kids in Chicago. In fact, the holiday spans nearly an entire month as October is chock full of spooky fun for families. Dubbed “Chicagoween”, the month-long festival features pumpkin patches and hayrides at locations
Though the temperatures are dropping, December in Chicago is a festive time. The Chicago Christkindlmarkt, the largest German Christmas market outside of Germany, opens in Daley Plaza on the day before Thanksgiving and runs through Christmas Eve. The market is free to the public and features a whole smorgasbord of traditional German fare like giant soft pretzels, bratwursts, schnitzel, potato pancakes, marzipan and gingerbread. Warming tents serve German beer and a hot mulled wine called Gluwein, and vendors sell German
St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago isn’t just an excuse to consume a few pints of green beer. Here in the Windy City it’s the ultimate day (or in most cases, weekend) of celebration. The Saturday before the holiday, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes over downtown, and long before the the Parade’s noon start time, locals and visitors begin the festivities. Bars open early to serve Irish breakfast specialities like corned beef and cabbage, pints of Guinness, and glasses of
The Consulate General of Ireland in Chicago services Irish citizens in 20 states and is located just north of the Chicago River.
Consulate General of Ireland 400 N Michigan Ave, Suite 911 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 337-1868 Fax: (312) 337-1954
Opening hours: Monday through Friday 10:00 to 12:00 with additional service by phone from 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 to 16:00.
Official website of the Consulate General of Ireland in Chicago.
View the full list of foreign embassies and consulates in Chicago here.
