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Get Creative with your Dates in Chicago with 3 Unique Date Ideas

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The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Catherine Nguyen

Feeling nostalgic for the past? Chicago Bagels, we got your back with 3 unique date ideas to fulfill your #tbt cravings! For LA, SF, Boston, DC, and NYC, check out our posts dedicated to your local city.

Cuddle in the Car to a Drive-in Movie
Better clean up your car and recline those seats back! Take your date to Cascade’s Drive-In, a popular hot spot for new releases. Best of all, they’re open 7 nights a week for you movie junkies.
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Hit up a Bowling Alley 
Bowling is one of those great sports you can be good at without having to be in shape. But you still gotta buckle up those (ugly, we know) shoes and get ready to impress your date, Bagels, because competition can get tough at the Pinstripes bowling alley. Fortunately they got live blues & jazz, Italian cuisine, and wine to help quench the potentially sub-par performance for a guaranteed good time.
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Share a Chocolate Malt (and fries and a burger, or two…)

Nothing beats burgers, fries & shakes from 25 Degrees Restauraunt. Though not an actual diner, their food is just as high-quality as one from back in the days. If you’re up for it, they also have fantastic mimosas, martinis & other cocktails for you to get your drink on. Check em out!

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Best Summer Date Ideas in Chicago: Festivals

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The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Bronson Farr

Hey Bagels,
It’s summer time and the weather is nice, what more could you ask for? How about summer festivals with a side of date ideas? This series will be dedicated to summer festivals that will be happening in your area. First we’ll take a look at some of the events in Chicago. These cool happenings are also some great summer date ideas in Chicago.
SausageFest Chicago– No, it’s not what you’re thinking…Unless if you’re thinking about hot dogs, sausages, and other encased meats at this delicious food at this festival. If you’re date is a foodie fanatic, this the spot for you.

summer date ideas in Chicago

Nothing is better that a street dog after a long day.

What: SausageFest Chicago
Where: Sheffield Ave. & Addison St.
When: June 15 & 16; noon  10pm

Eyes to the Sky Festival– Come out to Lisle Community Park from July 3-7 to see the famous hot air balloons at the Eyes to the Sky Festival. There will also be a carnival as well as a 4th of July fireworks show. Besides, what could be more romantic than strolling through the park and watching hot air balloons with your date?

summer date ideas in Chicago

Hot air balloons getting ready to take off at the Eyes to the Sky Festival

What: Eyes to the Sky Festival
Where: Lisle Community Park
When: July 3-7

Chicago Summer Dance – If or your date have two left feet, and have been wanting to go out dancing check out Chicago Summer Dance. From swing to salsa you can learn how to groove for free all summer long.

summer date ideas in Chicago

People dancing in Grant Park for Chicago Summer Dance

What: Chicago Summer Dance
Where: Spirit of Music Garden, Grant Park
When: Jun. 27-Sept. 15; Thu-Sat 6-9:30pm, Sun 4-7pm

New To Chicago? 6 Websites to Help You Become a Windy City Native

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The following article is a guest post, courtesy of Bronson Farr

Hey Bagels,

The “Getting Plugged In” series is back! We  previously covered New York and Boston. This time around we take a look at how to get plugged into the Windy City. And while deep-dish pizzas and Cubs games are great, there is more to Chicago than that. So if you’re new to Chicago, or plan on moving there in the near future, this is the post for you!

 

For the Artists- Chicago Hustles Magazine

Break into the underground scene with this online mag. With a goal of sharing the stories of Chicago’s creatives, Chicago Hustles Magazine showcases art, music, fashion and more from the Windy City.

One performance from the RIV Reunion at the Riviera Theatre

 

Foodies Unite!- Chicago Food Truck Finder

Food trucks are awesome. What’s even more awesome is the fact that Chicago has food trucks of its own. From tamales to gourmet empanadas, you can definitely find a taste of Chicago through Chicago Food Truck Finder.

Lucadores serve you tamales on the Tamale Spaceship, one of the many food trucks on Chicago Food Truck finder.

 

The Local Beet– If you prefer cooking your own food, The Local Beet has got you covered for fresh, local ingredients. With a list of almost 200 farmers markets to choose from, you can definitely find one that will be near you. Their websites also features a blog showcasing different recipes as well as links to their vendors.

 

Park there… No No, THERE!- Faspark

Everyone knows trying to find street parking in the city is a major hassle. Thankfully Faspark can show you where to park so that you can reach your destination that much faster. This app shows you available free, permit, and metered spots; and it also gives information on nearby parking structures.

 

2” (2 Inch)– Winter is always fun: snowball fights, skiing, hot chocolate. What isn’t fun about winter is having to drive through the snow. Enter 2”, a nifty website that tells you which streets to take when snow is on the streets and also tells you where not to park during snow season.

This is why we can’t have nice things.

 

Something Social & Interesting- The Hideout

A local Chicago bar known for being the “regular guy bar for irregular folks who just don’t fit in, or just don’t want to fit in.” From blue grass to blue comedy, there is always an event happening at this small joint. And although it does cost to get into these events, it’ll never cost you over $20.

There is always something going on at The Hideout, even if it is a rockin’ violin solo.

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