There are a number of things we Chicagoans love. Bratwursts. Deep dish. The view across the lake. And yet, there’s nothing that compares to a Chicagoan’s love for sports. It’s no wonder Chicago has become the epicenter of sports analytics and other technologies. According to Crain’s Chicago Business, Stats, a sports statistics gathering company, pulled…
The Rich History of Chicago Rap Music The city of Chicago has a proud history of culture and music, but it’s easy to assume the golden age is in the past. However, Chicago’s position as an influential cultural center is every bit as strong as it has been over the last century. Rap music is…
There are a lot of things that make Chicago famous. We’ve got the deep dish pizza. We’ve got Lakeshore Drive. We’ve got the most famous championship curse in all of sports — the Cubs — while also boasting one of the most dominant players to ever take to the court: Michael Jordan. But we also…
Chicago has no shortage of shopping venues. The gleaming national chain stores along the Magnificent Mile grab the attention of many Chicago visitors, but many independently owned treasures lie throughout the 237 square miles of land in the city. It’s in those shops that you find the unique treasures that far exceed any mass-produced products…
Chicago is known for a lot of things — for instance, deep dish pizza, The Chicago Art Institute and the Annual Godzilla Convention, just to name a few. Additionally, from hitting the shops along the Magnificent Mile to visiting live animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo and, ahem, preserved ones at the Natural History Museum,…
Chicago is a fabulous place to explore. Breathtaking architecture. Gorgeous views of Lake Michigan. Storied history. Some of the best sports teams in America. And excellent museums and educational institutions. Here at Giordano’s, one of our favorite places to explore is Shedd Aquarium. Fun for the whole family, you can spend hours wandering and learning…
Ah, summer. The time when we can finally pack away the parkas — for a couple months, anyway — and pat ourselves on the back for surviving another Chicago winter. The city comes alive during the summer months, with hundreds of eclectic events vying for your attention. Whether you prefer live music, visual arts, food…
In many ways, Chicago is defined by its skyline. Home to some of the nation’s tallest buildings, the Willis Tower, the Aon Center and the John Hancock Center all rise into the clouds seemingly straight out of the waters of Lake Michigan. In fact, as reported by World Atlas, Chicago is home to four of…
It is the most wonderful time of year — baseball season! As the days warm — although here in Chicago it takes a little longer than other places — fans will start making their way towards the “Friendly Confines” in order to take in America’s national pastime. In fact, according to Baseball Reference, almost 3…
It’s easy to mix up Chicago’s neighborhoods. After all, there’s 77 city districts in total — not counting all the distinct communities within those districts. Chicago newcomers sometimes don’t know where to start. If you’re a neighborhood noob, don’t worry, we’ll explain the basics. Our total guide to Chicago neighborhoods will teach you the art…