Amanda is a writer living in Chicago. She loves covering community events and new restaurant openings. When she's not working, you can find Amanda trying out local coffee shops.
Chicago, you just keep making these top 10 lists! First for Christmas, then for the best airport, and now, WalletHub has conducted a study to figure out which U.S. cities were the absolute best to spend the holiday. As...
The Izakaya at Momotaro is a dimly lit, atmospheric bar with 30 or so seats, making the exclusive space right below Momotaro Chicago a big hot spot. Situated right below beloved Japanese restaurant Momotaro, the West Lo...
Chicago reached a new historic low temperature this past weekend as a blizzard flew through the area. On Friday, December 23, the highest temperature failed to reach zero degrees Fahrenheit. As a result, Chicago officia...
The holiday season is already underway and in that odd time between Christmas and New Years, it’s important to highlight Kwanzaa as celebrations started yesterday and will extend to January 1st. Here’s every...
The decadent croissant rolls that swept Instagram and TikTik are now avaialble for year-round purchase every Friday through Sunday at La Boulangerie Chicago! Initially only available at the holiday market stalls, the ba...
Who can come up with the best name for the six snow plows? The city of Chicago wants to know! The city’s Department of Streets and Sanitation has launched a contest to name each of the snowplows in the six districts. Wi...
As the severe winter storm hits Chicago, we’re providing everything you need to know to prepare for the frigid conditions. Winter Storm Elliott– named by The Weather Channel, a possible ‘bomb cyclone’ is bringing freezi...
With an unprecident storm on the horizon, we here at Secret Chicago hope you stay safe, and warm during this winter storm. With expected high winds and heavy snowfall, schools, local shops, and yes even the Christkindlm...
This season’s flavor of choice? Red velvet of course! Magnolia Bakery on State Street is a sight to behold, beckoning customers in with a series of delicious treats. Tourists and locals alike travel from all over to try...
A popular Gold Coast restaurant is set on expanding its Chicago locations with plans to install a one-of-a-kind omakase experience in a prime hotel. The expansion to this hotel isn’t far-fetched as the company already...