Nicole Schnitzler
Thrillist
Chicago, IL, United States
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These Art-Filled Bars Feel Like We’re Drinking in a Museum
Cocktails and art collections take center stage at these seven spots, where menus are often inspired by what’s on the walls. → Read More
Chicago’s best afternoon teas and the hunger-induced history behind the beloved midday tradition
From lavish pastry towers to lessons in tea steeping, here are some of Chicago’s best afternoon tea spots. → Read More
Flood of new Greek restaurants in Chicago showcases regionality in delicious ways
Recent restaurant openings showcase the many dimensions of Greek cuisine, featuring seafood, spices, produce and meze, or small plates. → Read More
Nicole Schnitzler: I gave my mother flowers while cancer slowly stole her life. Her legacy continues to bloom.
The night we said goodbye to my mom in the hospital, my life was forever split into two — what came before and what came after. Two independent clauses — but what came next? → Read More
The Best Takeout Dishes from Sustainable Restaurants in Chicago
Celebrate Earth Month by ordering from one of these must-try restaurants. → Read More
Meet Lucy Yu, the Woman Behind One of NYC’s Most Inspiring Bookstores
Located in Manhattan's Chinatown, Yu and Me Books spotlights writers of color alongside an inviting café space. Owner Lucy Yu shares how community has led to her shop's entrepreneurial success. → Read More
Espresso martinis are the buzzy 1980s cocktail making a major comeback at Chicago bars
Chicago bars and restaurants are seeing a resurgence of popularity in the 1980s-born espresso martini. → Read More
Upgrade Your Dining Room with This Stunning Dried Flower Installation
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make a dried flower installation. It's an easy DIY project that will elevate your dinner parties—and Instagram grid. → Read More
It’s National Croissant Day this weekend, so here are 6 indulgent croissants from Chicago bakeries
Not that we need an excuse, but National Croissant Day on Jan. 30 provides ample cause for visiting six Chicago-area bakeries for their unique pastries. → Read More
What We’re Looking Forward to in Chicago in 2022
From celebrity chef-run restaurant debuts to a jam-packed festival season. → Read More
7 picnic-perfect Chicago shops with everything you need to-go for a late-summer park hang
Shops like Humboldt Haus, Lost Larson and Beautiful Rind have ready-to-go items for a late-summer picnic in Chicago parks or Ravinia Music Festival. → Read More
An Ode to the Free Sample, the Best Part of Grocery Shopping
When COVID-19 came, it was quick to take much with it. → Read More
How My Autistic Brother Learned to Cope in the Midst of COVID-19—And How My Family Followed Suit
Routine is important to an autistic person. But as my brother learned new ways to live during COVID-19, my family did too. → Read More
Chicago spas add CBD treatments to de-stress and beat the end-of-winter blues
CBD has made enough of a splash in the spa space to land on the service menus of several spots across town. → Read More
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ was my late mother’s musical, and her strength. Now it is mine.
My mother loved the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical and it became her devotion in the years she was ill. Now that she's gone, would I be able to sit in an orchestra-level seat in Chicago and watch on my own? → Read More
The new Old-Fashioned: How Chicago bartenders are bringing classic cocktail into 21st century
Chicago bartenders are taking liberties with proportions, base spirit substitutions and ingredient additions, resulting in an array of new ways to present the Old-Fashioned. → Read More
Yes, you can find a chic wedding dress and stay on budget. Chicago's best wallet-friendly bridal shops
Yes, you can get a great wedding dress that fits your budget. Three essential Chicago shops. → Read More
Need a cup of coffee? Consider your local shoe store.
From Gold Coast furniture shops to Bucktown shoes stores, retailers are building cafes to draw in and retain customers. → Read More
Need a cup of coffee? Consider your local shoe store.
From Gold Coast furniture shops to Bucktown shoes stores, retailers are building cafes to draw in and retain customers. → Read More
Where To Eat At Disneyland In Anaheim, California
Heading to Anaheim and wondering where to eat at Disneyland? This guide highlights the surprisingly sophisticated options inside and outside the park. → Read More