See the best of what this city has to offer, from foodie-favorites to perfect weekend escapes. We’ve gathered together the chicest hotels, restaurants, bars and shopping destinations for every type of trip. There are low-key lakeside activities on the North Shore and family-friendly activities for kids. You’ll also find nightlife ... More

Only a select few jewelers can stand the test of time, and it’s more than clear that Graff is at the pinnacle. Involved in every stage of the jewelry-making process, Graff pushes the boundaries of innovation and excellence. “I’m extremely proud of the achievements of Graff Chicago, our Midwest flagship store,” ... More

Blow by Blow 67 Oak Street blow-by-blow.com There are few more luxurious indulgences than getting a blowout. And this new salon makes it affordable: a shampoo, blowout and style cost $35. Stylists are also available to perform fancier coifs and updos, and the well-priced basic ... More

Barre Bee Fit 435 North LaSalle Street barrebefit.com Barre Bee Fit's Ariana Chernin and Jillian Lorenz first bonded over a shared passion for fitness. Now they've got their own army of fans thanks to their signature class— a 60-minute sweat fest that earned them a ... More

Alinea 1723 North Halsted Streetalinearestaurant.com Founded by Chef Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas in 2005, Alinea features a seasonal tasting menu that offers between 18 and 22 courses. Be sure to make a reservation for this Michelin three-star restaurant—the tables fill up quickly! Ampersand ... More

CH Distillery 564 West Randolph Street chdistillery.com It was only a matter of time before the city's first grain-to-bottle spirits distillery opened its doors to patrons watching to get a glimpse of the distilling process—and sample the end product. Enjoy a range of made-on-site spirits ... More

With its famous deep-dish pizza and hot dogs on practically every corner, Chicago is already a kid's kind of town. Still, these stores, which are tricked out with a milk and cookie bar, a massive toy train and the best selection of organic baby goods around, will make the shopping ... More

Two years ago at Miami’s Art Basel, a painting by Chicago-based artist Hebru Brantley caught the attention of Jay Z; the rapper ended up purchasing the piece for $20,000. Since then, Brantley has been widely regarded as a rising star of the art world, but given his impressive roster of ... More

Pick-up artists, improv, Twitter and cave trout: There's nearly no topic that The Point magazine won't take on in its scholarly, sharp and incredibly accessible pages. Founders and PhD candidates at the University of Chicago, Jon Baskin, Etay Zwick and Jonny Thakkar released the first issue of the ... More

Jerrod, Molly and R.J. Melman are more than the heirs to Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, a group of wildly successful restaurants started by their father, Rich Melman. They’re entrepreneurs in their own right who’ve opened one winning spot after another, from Hub 51 to Paris Club to RPM Italian. They ... More