CONTENTS 10 REASONS TO MEET EXPLORE CHOOSE CHICAGO IS HERE TO HELP WHAT’S NEW CONVENTION FACILITIES FESTIVALS & EVENTS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS FEATURED PARTNERS ACCESSIBLE CHICAGO RESOURCES TAP INTO CHICAGO’S DIVERSE BUSINESSES FUN TEAM BUILDING IDEAS DINING IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS ICONIC CHICAGO EVENT VENUES MEET SUSTAINABLY SEE CHICAGO IN 24 HOURS DINING Home to the Pullman National Historical Park, Chicago’s first National Monument, Pullman is a vibrant glimpse of times gone by, complete with beautiful historic brick buildings. At Lexington Betty Smokehouse , award-winning chef Dominique Leach taps into her roots to create her own style of barbecue. Take home a bottle of one of her sauces. And while you’re in the area be sure to make a pit stop at Old Fashioned Donuts , a staple in the Roseland community. With 77 diverse neighborhoods, Chicago is ripe with unique experiences — and that goes for its restaurants, too. From international eats at small mom-and-pops to fancy steakhouses, eating here has never been more delicious. By Lisa Shames continues that legacy with local art galleries and one-of-a-kind restaurants interwoven with historical landmarks. Bronzeville Winery celebrates the community through its colorful interior design and creative American fare from lauded chef Lamar Moore. A one-time home to German immigrants, Lincoln Square has retained its small-town charm with plenty of architectural gems, many of which house the area’s specialty shops. Taking its name and recipes from chef Darnell Reed’s great-grandmother, Luella’s Southern Kitchen pairs classic Southern dishes with heartfelt hospitality. Home to The University of Chicago, world-class museums, and tranquil parks, Hyde Park offers visitors plenty to see and do. James Beard Award-winning chef Erick Williams supports the neighborhood with his critically acclaimed Virtue Restaurant & Bar and the laid-back Daisy’s Po-Boy and Tavern , where you’ll find impeccably made New Orleans staples served in a festive setting. Anely Lexington Betty Smokehouse IN CHICAGO’S NEIGHBORHOODS a Discover Chicago’s Michelin Guide winners. With its mix of exciting nightlife spots, chic art galleries, and modern architecture along the Chicago River, River North is a city lover’s dream. An updated take on the classic steakhouse, RPM Steak takes an aim-to-please attitude with a crowd-pleasing menu of meaty favorites. Formerly home to meatpackers and industrial warehouses, the West Loop has been transformed into one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods, brimming with hip restaurants and hotels. At Guinness Open An early-20th century mecca for African American culture, Bronzeville LEFT TO RIGHT: ANELYA; JACK X LI; OLD FASHIONED DONUTS
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