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🌟 Chicago fine dining 101
November 1, 2023
Anyone else find fine dining intimidating? Luckily, one expert says high-end Chicago restaurants are becoming more accessible and affordable.
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West Side Halloween Party Shooting Suspect Charged
A man was charged with attempted murder after a mass shooting at a North Lawndale Halloween party over the weekend. The 15 victims’ conditions have been improving. [WBBM]
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What To Do
The Onion Live in Logan Square 🧅 Thursday | 8 p.m.
Catch the writers and comedians behind your favorite satirical newspaper at the Lincoln Lodge. [$15]
Go Run in Humboldt Park 🏃 Saturday | 9–11 a.m.
Run, jog, or walk in the neighborhood running series. Plus, want to see how fast you are? Get your 5K or mile timed. [Free]
Skating in Summit 🛼 Saturday | 4:30–6:30 p.m.
The Fleetwood Roller Rink is inviting skaters out to roll. [$16]
Ringling Brothers Circus in Rosemont 🎪 All Weekend | Varies
The “Greatest Show on Earth” returns to Allstate Arena Friday to Sunday without animals. Instead, circus-goers can see tightrope walkers, a human rocket newbie, and more. [$20+]
Today on City Cast
Chicago Fine Dining 101
Many Chicagoans probably hope to dine at some of the city’s fanciest spots at least once to sample tasting menus and other concoctions. Journalist Ari Bendersky tells Chicago fine dining beginners where to go, what to know, and how to make the most of it.
Dining has become so much more about experiences.
It’s not exactly fine dining, but I’m excited to smash these Pillsbury Thanksgiving–themed sugar cookies 🦃
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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