July 12, 1979 was Disco Demolition Night in Comisky / Sox Park. DJ Steve Dahl detonated disco records, but the promotional event, caused a riot when fans stormed the field. Daha fazlasını oku.
Pastis is a zoo during peak hours, but I like to go there for brekky and late-night bistro food, like French Onion Soup. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob (John Cusack) has an interesting proposal for his ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) in scenes shot at the Rainbo Club. Daha fazlasını oku.
From 11 AM- 4 PM seven days a week $12 gets you a pizza (Marinara, Margherita, Soppressata Piccante or Brussels Sprout) and either a salad or soft serve ice cream.
Soak up some of the U of Chicago's ambiance at The Classics Café, located on the second floor of the Classics Building in the Main Quad, or in the Reynolds Center. Both are open to the public. Daha fazlasını oku.
The Music Box plays a mix of independent and foreign films, as well as classic (black and white) movie matinees, and midnight screenings of cult classics. Daha fazlasını oku.
The Music Box's retro neon sign, velvet seats, and twinkling stars / rolling clouds on the ceiling give the place a romantic vibe, making it a great venue for date night. Daha fazlasını oku.
The Hotel is located within the Pullman Historic District, which in 1969 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Daha fazlasını oku.
In the film "High Fidelity" (2000), Rob's ex-girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) meets up with Rob's sister Liz (Joan Cusack) to have a serious chat in scenes filmed in this Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse. Daha fazlasını oku.
Hyde Park is also home to the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. http://bit.ly/ObamasFavs Daha fazlasını oku.
The Mark I is the 1st large-scale automatic digital computer in the US, & so reliable, it didn't need any human intervention once it started. Daha fazlasını oku.
Check-in at this (aptly named) open-til-four, music-driven dive with eclectic photography, a video screen playing anything but sports, and a dance floor dark enough to facilitate actual dancing Daha fazlasını oku.
Find the best burger in the city in this old school burger shack hidden in the lobby of the Parker Meridien. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Widener Library opened in 1915, a memorial to Harvard alum and book collector Harry Elkins Widener '07 who perished on the Titanic. Daha fazlasını oku.
In "The Blues Brothers" (1980), Jake and Elwood's ultimate destination is the Cook County Assessor's Office in the City Hall-County Building, just west of the Daley Center. Daha fazlasını oku.
This eyeglass shop feels like a tiny walk-in closet, packed with costumey shapes and rare finds from labels like Alain Mikli.
The Joffrey Ballet of Chicago is the subject of Robert Altman’s behind the scenes take on dance, "The Company" (2003). A performance of “Blue Snake” was shot at the Auditorium Theatre. Daha fazlasını oku.
Pick up a growler (but don’t be one!) from Half Acre’s first very own storefront w/ local microbrews. Stay tuned to Thrillist for frequent in-store tasting events & limited releases of choice beers Daha fazlasını oku.
The Joffrey Ballet, which appeared at the Auditorium in scenes shot for "The Company" (2003), was the first American dance company to appear on TV, and the first to visit Russia. Daha fazlasını oku.
In the movie "High Fidelity" (2000) Rob (John Cusack) reminisces about his ex-girlfriend Laura over drinks at the Green Mill Cocktail Lounge. Daha fazlasını oku.
Hot dogs and sausages, of course. Any style without ketchup. Fried and cooked in duck fat. Friday's and Saturday's a must. -Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef
