Tom Barnas

St. Patrick’s Day Meets Grand Opening Magic at Finn McCool’s

Wheeling’s newest Irish pub debuts just in time for St. Patrick’s Day—bringing Guinness, live music, and high-energy celebration to the Chicago suburbs

Inside Chicago’s Legler Regional Library: Where Books, Technology, and a Community Food Pantry Are Changing West Garfield Park

At Legler Regional Library, the modern public library is being reimagined—combining literacy, creativity, and food access to serve one of Chicago’s most underserved neighborhoods

Manny’s Deli Chicago Serves Up St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Passover Traditions — A Taste of Two Celebrations

At Chicago’s legendary Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen, the Raskin family prepares thousands of pounds of corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day while honoring the rich traditions of Passover seders that follow

Giggity in Chicago: The Drunken Clam Pop-Up Brings the ‘Family Guy’ Universe to Life

A fully immersive bar experience inspired by the iconic animated series is taking over a West Town watering hole—complete with themed cocktails, trivia nights, and Quahog-worthy chaos

San Jac Saloon: Historic Honky-Tonk Energy on Austin’s Legendary Sixth Street

Where Texas whiskey, two stages of live country music, and a touch of Supernatural fandom collide inside an 1875 Austin landmark

Sip, Read, Repeat: Inside Austin’s First Independent Bookstore Wine Bar

At Vintage Bookstore & Wine Bar, literature meets a laid-back Texas wine lounge where book lovers gather for author talks, live music, and community connection in the heart of Austin

Protein Bar & Kitchen’s “Feel Good Menu” Brings Protein-Packed Comfort to Chicago This Winter

From functional lattes to a gut-friendly super shake, the Chicago-born fast-casual spot is serving up healthy fuel to kick off 2026

The Chicago Municipal Device: A Six-Pointed Star That Tells the City’s Story

On Chicago’s Birthday, the symbol that marks its past, present, and perpetual reinvention

Cuppa Crawl 2026 Turns Chicago Into a Three-Day Coffee Pilgrimage

Limited-edition punch cards, neighborhood cafes, and a citywide caffeine quest return February 27 through March 1

Pickleball Around the Clock: SPF Opens Chicago’s First Autonomous Club in Irving Park

A new 24-hour pickleball facility on Milwaukee Avenue blends technology, training, and community as SPF expands its fast-growing Chicago footprint

Inside Chicago’s Strangest Little Variety Shop: A Behind-the-Scenes Journey Through Ecclection’s Cabinet of Curiosities

A Portage Park hideaway filled with vintage relics, handmade oddities, and rescued treasures from American Science & Surplus — explored in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video tour

Double Door’s Long Encore Pauses: Chicago’s Legendary Club Faces Uncertain Future in Uptown

After Years of Anticipation, the Iconic Chicago Venue’s Rebirth at the Wilson Theater Stalls — Leaving Fans Waiting for the Next Note

Chicago Oreo Tattoo Tribute | Nabisco Kezie Ave Love Story in Ink at the Tattoo Factory

This Chicago tattoo tells a real family story in real time

Estelle’s Wicker Park Reopening: Inside the Iconic Chicago Bar’s Moody Remodel and New Cocktail Menu

The beloved Milwaukee–Damen–North corner bar returns with a moody redesign, inventive cocktails, half-price happy hour, and a community-driven reopening

Three Cities Social Club Opens in Wicker Park, Expanding Chicago’s Premier Membership-Based Community Club

New 10,000-Square-Foot Wicker Park Clubhouse Offers Curated Events, Coworking Amenities, and Purpose-Driven Community in Chicago