Chicago’s West Loop is no stranger to culinary ambition, but few restaurants have defined it quite like Smyth. This year, the acclaimed tasting menu destination has been named the fourth-best restaurant in North America by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants — and the highest-ranked in the entire Midwest. It’s a recognition that feels less like a surprise and more like...
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WalletHub Names Chicago the Top Cold-Weather Getaway for Winter Travelers
Chicago is known for many things — from its steep living costs and recognizable local accent to its notoriously harsh winters. But the cold season in the Windy City isn’t all bad news. In fact, a recent study from financial consulting firm WalletHub suggests Chicago may actually be one of the best places to visit when temperatures drop. The company...
Historic Mansion to Become $50 Million Magic Venue in Chicago
A magician might guard his secrets, but the creators of a new downtown Chicago venue are lifting the veil on theirs. The historic McCormick Mansion, an 1880s architectural gem just west of the Magnificent Mile, is in the midst of a $50 million transformation that will turn it into The Hand & The Eye—an immersive destination devoted to the art...