Everyone is invited to Greektown this weekend “to come for the food and stay for the fun.” The Taste of Greece will be held noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday along Halsted Street from Monroe to Van... more
EveryDay with Rachael Ray magazine loves a particular Chicago restaurant’s keftedes (meatballs). Read all about the Middle Eastern influenced dish served at Venus, 820 W. Jackson Blvd. The September... more
In
Little Italy, late summer is the time for Melrose
peppers and peach Italian lemonade.
You can tell a Melrose
pepper by its shape and color: short, narrow, crooked at its end and a deeper
green... more
Looking for
a fun way to spend an August weekend? Stroll down the streets of one of
Chicago’s storied neighborhoods and soak in the local color while feasting on
tasty, traditional Italian food.... more
Go to Gentile’s Wine Shop from 6-8 p.m. tonight for a taste of soju, a Korean liquor that is finding a following in the U.S.
Koreans have been drinking soju for more than 700 years and is the best-... more
Piccolo Sogno, 464 N. Halsted St., has captured Wine Spectator magazine’s prestigious 2009 Award of Excellence, which is quite a feat for a restaurant that is only a year old.
The award recognizes... more
Staycation destinations: Little Italy and Greektown. These two neighborhoods soon will host festivals that will give you a taste of the old country in the heart of the city.
The 3rd annual Taylor... more
Hello, all TLT'ers. I am Kathy Catrambone, The Local Tourist's new Community Host for Greektown, Little Italy/University Village and River West. I am a native of the area, and can't... more
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