Archive for 'Food and Drink' Category
Mar 17, 2022

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from all of us here at Classic Auto Group!  Today we’re celebrating by highlighting some wonderful facts about Ireland’s automotive history!  And when you’re fully in the spirit o’ the holiday, we’ve included lots of local pubs and restaurants to visit or some recipes you can make to enjoy Irish meals […]

Mar 14, 2022

We love exploring the local area, but we especially enjoy spending the day taking in Chicago’s bustling metropolitan energy!  Today we’re sharing our top picks for great walking tours in the area, so you can see the city from a whole new perspective!  You’ll find everything from tours which appease the local history buffs in […]

Mar 9, 2022

Today we’re sharing our tips and tricks about the St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2022, and best places to watch it along with other fun ways to celebrate the occasion!  The Chicago St Paddy’s Day Parade is the largest one in the whole US, and we’re very proud of that fact.  We’ll be covering where to […]

Mar 6, 2022

From March to early April, Chicago area fishermen have gathered on the shores of Lake Michigan for a time honored tradition started in the 1930s: smelt fishing!  Unlike the typical fishing techniques spent floating on a pond sipping drinks leisurely under the shining sun, smelt fishing takes place in the still of the night, most […]

Mar 1, 2022

Laissez le bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll! Today is Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday,” is a holiday of feasting prior to the Lenten Season of Christianity.  It is a joyful, hearty holiday that also dates back to roots in pagan springtime ritual and fertility rites.  It’s celebrated with eating rich […]

Feb 28, 2022

Today is National Chili day, so we’re sharing some of our favourite picks for items that can take your food on the go! There’s nothing like a richly flavored, tomatoey, spicy, heart bowl of chili on a cold winter’s day.  It’s also an incredibly versatile culinary treat!  You can put it on hot dogs for […]

Feb 21, 2022

The winter up North here in Illinois and Wisconsin can certainly be brutally cold and snowy!  For those of us who enjoy the brisk, blustery wintry weather and outdoor activities it can be blissful and exhilarating. However, for the person who prefers something more low key, it can cause a bit of cabin fever.  That’s […]

Feb 9, 2022

No matter where you live in the US, chances are your state lays claim to fame for “best kinda pizza anywhere!”  As much as we’d love to agree with you, we know that the only real pizza worth eating is the  illustrious regional classic: the Chicago Deep Dish! No matter what ingredients you prefer in […]

Jan 31, 2022

Happy Lunar New Year! 我们祝你幸福,万事如意 Wish you happiness and all the best in the Year of the Tiger! Check out our picks for local restaurants, recipes, Lunar New Year traditions, books, and movies on today’s blog.

Jan 29, 2022

Today we’re covering a list of fantastic drive-in theaters with unique viewing experiences, and those who offer a wide range of media from family flicks, indie films, foreign cinema, and more. hen the weather outside’s less frightful, we think a trip to the drive-in sounds delightful!  You’ll find lots of fun suggestions for destination movie […]