Tori Levy

1 week ago | secretchicago.com | Tori Levy

There is a new, up-and-coming restaurant poised to become a must-visit destination and neighborhood staple in Bucktown. The team behind the acclaimed restaurants Little Bad Wolf and Gretel is set to open Wolf & Company—the only space in Chicago with direct access to The 606 trail. Wolf & Company will be a full-service restaurant and cocktail bar, an all-day café, a specialty market with an in-house butcher, and one of the city’s most distinctive patios—all under one roof.

1 week ago | secretchicago.com | Tori Levy

If you have dined at Adalina, you know it has quickly captivated the Gold Coast. The modern Italian hotspot is known for its decadent design and Top Chef alum chef, Soo Ahn’s modern Italian cuisine. Well, we have exciting news for those living on the west side who want Adalina to be a little bit closer. The hospitality group behind Adalina unveiled Adaline Prime, the latest addition to Fulton Market’s burgeoning Green Street. And it’s expected to be open by this summer.

2 weeks ago | secretchicago.com | Tori Levy

As summer arrives and international travel becomes increasingly expensive, it’s the perfect time to rediscover the charm of nearby destinations. It seems everybody is opting for beautiful local beaches rather than crowded coastlines. A survey conducted by Frugal Flyer, which involved 3,002 locals, aimed to identify the best hidden beach across the U.S. Remarkably, a beach near Chicago was voted as one of the best.

2 weeks ago | secretchicago.com | Tori Levy

Galena is a charming and cozy town known for its live music, signature restaurants, and casual bites. Among its many hidden gems, there’s one experience you might not have considered—a hot air balloon ride. Imagine a weekend escape in the sky! Every summer, Galena offers hot air balloon flights seven days a week, allowing you to drift above the rolling landscapes of Jo Daviess County and the historic Galena countryside.

2 weeks ago | secretchicago.com | Tori Levy

If you hop onto I-88 and drive for about three hours, you’ll encounter rolling hills dotted with small towns, farms, and woodland pastures. It’s pretty reminiscent of the alpine farmlands of Glarus, Switzerland. However, instead of Switzerland, you’ll find yourself in New Glarus, Wisconsin‚ also understood as America’s Little Switzerland. While New Galrus may sound familiar because it’s on the label of the beloved beer, Spotted Cow, the town dates back more than 100 years.