BRONZEVILLE DINING Offering an elevated wine experience, seasonally inspired cuisine (like coconut curry salmon), a colorful art-filled interior, and live music and local DJs, Bronzeville Winery channels the vibrancy of the neighborhood it calls home. Norman’s Bistro , Bronzeville’s unofficial gathering spot, features Creole-inspired fare that includes homemade gumbo loaded with shrimp, chicken, and lobster, classic cocktails, and live jazz. Head to Peach’s on 47th for Southern comfort food at its finest, with dishes like shrimp and grits and bourbon French toast. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Fall 2026 marks the grand reopening of the South Side Community Art Center , the oldest Black American art center in the U.S. Explore its legendary history, as well as the landmark 1890s building it resides in, on a Bronzeville Art District Trolley Tour , offered June through September. Other stops on the double-decker bus tour highlight the works of local and international artists at Blanc Gallery , Bronzeville Artist Lofts , Faie Afrikan Art , and Gallery Guichard . PHOTO CREDIT LEFT TO RIGHT: @TEQUILAGRAPHICS; CHOOSE CHICAGO HYDE PARK DINING Flavorful Caribbean-inspired food (think jerk smoked chicken) and colorful cocktails make 14 Parish Restaurant & Rhum Bar feel like a tropical vacation in the middle of Hyde Park. With two James Beard Awards under its belt — recognizing chef-owner Erick Williams and chef de cuisine Damarr Brown — Virtue Restaurant & Bar ’s heartfelt Southern cuisine has earned a legion of fans, including former President Obama. At Dawn , owner Racquel Fields pays homage to her Louisiana-born grandfather with dishes like fried green tomatoes and pot roast with jalapeño grits. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS While in Hyde Park, explore some of the attractions on the campus of the esteemed University of Chicago . Established in 1955, the Court Theatre is a Tony Award-winning professional theatre that reimagines the classics for modern audiences. Tour legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s Frederick C. Robie House , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to view the ultimate expression of his renowned Prairie style. The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures houses some 350,000 artifacts that document the development of civilization. Guided tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday. PULLMAN DINING Celebrity chef Dominique Leach (winner of Food Network’s BBQ Brawl ) shows off her award-winning barbecue skills at Lexington Betty Smokehouse in signature dishes like smoked chicken, tender brisket, and wagyu hot dogs. Since 1972, Old Fashioned Donuts owner Burritt Bulloch has been serving up handmade apple fritters topped with fresh pecans, big Texas-style donuts, and more at his beloved Roseland shop. Located inside the former Pullman Club that served as a gathering place for managers of the Pullman Factory in the early 1900s, Pullman Club Coffee is a unique historic spot to grab your morning coffee, along with sweet treats like house-baked scones and cookies. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS Preserving the story of one of the first planned industrial communities in the U.S., the Pullman National Historical Park includes impeccably preserved historic buildings that once housed workers of the luxury railcar company. Dedicated to celebrating the important contributions of the first Black labor union, The National A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum , which recently underwent an expansion, honors the legacy of its namesake. Check out Chicago’s latest Michelin-awarded restaurants at choosechicago.com/michelin . SCAN HERE TO EXPLORE MORE CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOODS. Old Fashioned Donuts 17
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