Allison Yates

2 months ago | timeout.com | Jeffy Mai |Zach Long |Morgan Olsen |Allison Yates

Photograph: Courtesy of Eric Wolfinger | | Photograph: Courtesy of Eric Wolfinger | | Upgrade date night with a lovely meal at these beautiful and intimate dining destinations. Monday February 3 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppWritten by: Zach Long, Morgan Olsen & Allison YatesAdvertisingWhile the quality of the food is always important, a restaurant’s design and ambiance also play a big role in the experience.

Jan 9, 2025 | timeout.com | Allison Yates |Lindsay Eanet

ShoppingBookstoresWicker ParkThis legendary used bookstore, one of Chicago's oldest and largest, stocks three floors' worth of books from floor to ceiling. Ask the friendly staff for recommendations, or choose your own adventure and wander the labyrinthine stacks to find your new favorite. A passionate reader and member of the community known as “romancelandia,” Amanda Anderson opened The Last Chapter in Roscoe Village in September of 2023.

Jan 8, 2025 | timeout.com | Zach Long |Allison Yates |Erin Yarnall |Lindsay Eanet

Photograph: Courtesy Mode GymPhotograph: Courtesy Mode GymThe best gyms in Chicago will have you sweating in style with group classes and high-end equipment. Tuesday January 7 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppContributors: Allison Yates, Erin Yarnall & Lindsay EanetAdvertisingMore than ever, specialty and locally-owned gyms across Chicago know that accountability and a long-term commitment to training is easier with community, fun and recovery workouts.

Jan 8, 2025 | timeout.com | Allison Yates |Lindsay Eanet

Photograph: Courtesy Call & ResponsePhotograph: Courtesy Call & ResponseShop the stacks for new and used titles, from non-fiction to fantasy, at the top independent bookstores in Chicago. Wednesday January 8 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppAdvertisingChicago is a literary city—though often overlooked as such—and our many independent, locally-owned bookstores have long championed a bookish culture.

Oct 17, 2024 | timeout.com | Morgan Olsen |Jeffy Mai |Samantha Nelson |Allison Yates

Photograph: Courtesy HawksmoorPhotograph: Courtesy HawksmoorTreat yourself to premium cuts of beef, indulgent sides and extra-attentive service at the best Chicago steakhousesTuesday October 8 2024FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppContributors: Samantha Nelson & Allison YatesAdvertisingChicago’s meatpacking roots have made it a hub for beef for more than 150 years, and our steakhouses are some of the best in the world.