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Dining

Where to enjoy a holiday dinner in Chicago: Christmas and Hanukkah specials

No matter what you’re celebrating, there are plenty of ways to mark the holiday season with Chicago’s award-winning dining scene. The city’s restaurants go all…

Published on December 5, 2023 by Courtney Sprewer

Dining, Festivals, Special events

What to eat, drink, and buy at Christkindlmarket Chicago

Christkindlmarket has been a holiday tradition in Chicago since 1996. Modeled after the 16th-century holiday markets in Germany, the free-admission outdoor bazaar in Daley Plaza…

Published on October 31, 2023 by Alma Bahman

Holidays

Holidays in Chicago: Top things to do and see

There’s truly no time like the holidays in Chicago. Each winter, the city is full of bustling excitement and seasonal celebrations. You can admire twinkling…