Chicagohenge photographers flock to Chicago’s Loop to capture the perfect shot!

byWilliam Blake Dufner Across Chicago — Chicago photographers meet twice a year in hopes of capturing the perfect photo. During both the spring and fall equinoxes, the stars and architecture aligning and framing the sun are perfect among Chicago’s grid system buildings. Several photographers prepared early hours to observe their place for a chance to snap what is known as “Chicagohenge”. This astronomical event has become a meeting ground for photographers. “This is the time when we know we can all get out here to be around other photographers,” said…

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Pizza near me: Eye-popping pies dazzle Uptown at Chicago’s Milly’s Pizza In The Pan on Argyle Street!

Chicago — A vibrant rainbow of fresh vegetables makes Milly’s Pizza In The Pan easy to recognize. That’s by design, according to owner and sole pizza maker, Robert Maleski. “I like to use only colored ingredients to make pizza,” Maleski said. “I let the pizza bake for about five minutes before I took it out, then put it on top and then put it back in the oven that way the vegetables and toppings are more vibrant.” Maleski, who goes by his grandmother’s name, launched Milly in 2020 after 16…

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Horse-riding side saddle escaramuzas keep centuries-old Mexican sport alive in Chicago area!

Beecher, Illinois – The oldest sport in Mexico is the sport of Chareria. “It’s considered a national sport – everyone thinks it’s football but it’s Karari,” Ferenc Lamas said. Equestrian men are known as escaramuzas, but perhaps even more impressive are the women, who are called escaramuzas. Literally translates to skirmish in English. The 32-year-old llama has lived in Beecher, Illinois and has been riding horses for 16 years. “Escaramuza is a Mexican cowgirl working in sync with eight other girls on the side saddle making dangerous passes, quick turns,…

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Giant Cheetos puff up bar menu at art-inspired, Michelin-starred Esmé in Chicago’s Lincoln Park!

Chicago — The hum of a grain blast under pressure isn’t what one would expect in a Michelin-starred restaurant, but Chef Jenner Tomasca at Esmé in Lincoln Park says it’s crucial to making a home favorite on the bar menu: Flamin’ Hot Cheeto. “A friend helped me build the machine,” Tomasca says. “It’s basically this extruder attached to a flywheel with a 10-horsepower motor.” The 3-foot-high Flamin’ Hot Cheeto comes in a bouquet at the table and is seasoned with house-brewed peppers and cheddar cheese. The dish refers to Tomaska’s…

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The 13th Floor announces Halloween events in Chicago, Nashville, and more

With temperatures dropping across the country, it’s a sign that Halloween season has begun to gear up, with the 13th floor announcing a number of haunted attractions fans will be able to check out. While Haunted Hayride in Los Angeles is one of the most popular attractions, fans who live in major cities like Chicago, Nashville, and Phoenix will all be able to venture into the unknown with their exciting events. To find out the full details of the events hosted by the thirteenth floor, you can Head to their…

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Puerto Rican food near me: Chicago bakery Borinken Cakes in Garfield Ridge, Logan Square sells delicious cupcakes!

Chicago — When describing the Puerto Rican cakes available at Borinken Cakes, owner Rachel Diaz refrained from using the word “wet.” “I was describing to people that these were very wet cakes and some people were like ‘Iow’,” Diaz joked. Located in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge and Logan Square neighborhoods, Borinken Cakes specializes in cupcake versions of bizcocho mojadito, a dessert similar to pound cake, but drenched in brandy syrup that is common on the island of Puerto Rico. “The flavor is a lot like ‘big bun,’” Diaz said. “You get…

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Louvre Fantastique in Oakbrook, Illinois, allows you to explore the museum without a trip to France!

Oakbrook, Illinois – No need to pack your bags in France, you can see the Louvre’s most priceless pieces right here in Chicago! “What it is, it is an exhibition that aims to bring works from the Louvre, not just to the United States but to life,” said Joan Caruba, Art Curator at Louvre Fantastic. The gallery, located in Oakbrook, features more than 100 iconic pieces by artists such as Da Vinci, Jack Louis and many more. “What makes the Louvre Fantastic special is the fact that you can get…

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Louvre Fantastique in Oakbrook, Illinois, allows you to explore the museum without a trip to France!

Oakbrook, Illinois – No need to pack your bags in France, you can see the Louvre’s most priceless pieces right here in Chicago! “What it is, it is an exhibition that aims to bring works from the Louvre, not just to the United States but to life,” said Joan Caruba, Art Curator at Louvre Fantastic. The gallery, located in Oakbrook, features more than 100 iconic pieces by artists such as Da Vinci, Jack Louis and many more. “What makes the Louvre Fantastic special is the fact that you can get…

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Chicago United Quadball Club brings real-life quidditch to the city!!

Chicago — “A lot of people get into Quidditch because they know it from Harry Potter, but they stay for the sport.” Quidditch (now known as Quadball) is a mixed sport inspired by the Harry Potter series. In 1997, Quidditch was introduced to readers in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The game was then featured in the 2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone movie. While they couldn’t fly on broomsticks, two undergraduates in 2005 figured out how to root the sport. Today, there are more than 50 college…

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Jeremy Allen White of FX’s The Bear visits Mr. Beef in Chicago’s Orleans, the site of inspiration for the character’s restaurant

Chicago — “Bear” from FXs stars Jeremy Allen White as a rising chef, Carme Berzato, who takes over his family’s Italian beef wing after his brother’s death. The restaurant in the chain is inspired by Mr. Beef on Orleans, an old staple in Chicago’s River North neighborhood that Allen visited recently. “I love Chicago,” White says. “It’s so beautiful and it’s a great city.” White says he trained at a culinary school and worked in a Michelin-starred kitchen to prepare for his role. He went the extra mile to look…

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