21 | The Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating RibbonIt’s hard to beat a zip around the ice path cradled by the skyline — until the entire Loop sees you wipe out. |
22 | The Mardi Gras menu at Big Jones |
23 | Bars with curling lanes |
24 | The PedwayNo one loves you like a subterranean walkway on subzero days. |
25 | Holiday tea at the DrakeBecause Christmas is for cosplaying as royalty, right? |
26 | The Winter Garden at Harold Washington Library |
27 | Duck cassoulet at Bistro Campagne |
28 | Sledding in the Dan Ryan WoodsWhoever says Chicago doesn’t have hills hasn’t been to Beverly. |
29 | St. Lucia Day at the Swedish American MuseumYoung girls all in white singing in Swedish and holding candles — pretty much the opposite of holiday season chaos. |
30 | Hot buttered rum at Scofflaw |
31 | Dogs in sweaters |
32 | Solitary snowy walks at the Morton ArboretumAnd the satisfaction of getting your steps in during subfreezing weather. |
33 | The Christmas decorations at Butch McGuire’s |
34 | Dogs in snowdrifts |
35 | The CTA Holiday TrainThe only public transit we don’t mind waiting for. |
36 | Queen Mary’s citrus martini garnishesHello, yuzu. |
37 | Glühwein at Christkindlmarket |
38 | High school basketball holiday tournaments |
39 | Our German restaurantsBecause nothing insulates against lakefront wind chill quite like comically large servings of sauerbraten and spaetzle. |
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