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Your guide to the food and drink at Time Out Market Chicago—and how to order
Here are all the restaurants and a preview of what to expect.
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The best events happening at Time Out Market Chicago
From concerts to comedy nights to art showcases.
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The viral Dubai chocolate bar is now available in Fulton Market
Time Out Market Chicago's new chocolate pop-up shop is offering a variety of sweet indulgences.
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FIRE
Alinea Group’s affordable, fire-kissed tasting menu remake of Roister holds many nuanced delights and a few disappointments.
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F1: The Movie
Brad Pitt reminds us that oldies can drive (without glasses) in this rip-roaring sports movie
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Materialists
Pedro Pascal or Chris Evans? Dakota Johnson makes the tough call in this equivocating romantic drama
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The best restaurants in Chicago
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The best things to do in Chicago right now
Fill your day in the city with amazing activities, sights and offbeat destinations.
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The best Chicago museums to explore
From acclaimed art museums to collections of artifacts, these local institutions don't disappoint.
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The 100 best horror movies of all time
Get a fright with our list of best horror movies like ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘Sinners’, as chosen by Time Out writers and horror experts
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Best TV and streaming shows in 2025 (so far)
The essential streaming series of the year: from ‘Paradise’ to ‘SAS Rogue Heroes’
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