April 29th, 2010
We consider Chicago-style gourmet popcorn to be one of our city’s great treasures, but Chicago has a wealth of beautiful architecture, too. Frank Lloyd Wright is arguably the most recognizable name in architecture and design in the United States, and some of his most influential work was created while he lived in the city and suburbs of Chicago.
When visiting or living in Chicago, a tour of the great architect’s work is a great learning experience and will introduce you to various neighborhoods of the city. As we cover all the best attractions of our home city, the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright can’t be overlooked!
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April 27th, 2010
Yes, we’ve talked about the Cubs 2010 season and how seeing Wrigley is one of the top 10 things to do in Chicago. But what does Wrigley Field really have to offer to tourists in Chicago, other than its close proximity to our flagship gourmet popcorn store?
Wrigley’s Sports History
Wrigley is of course known to baseball fans as the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. But fewer know that for most of its existence it was a multi-sport facility, acting as home to Chicago’s NFL franchise, the Bears, from the 1920s to the 1970s. It is the oldest ballpark in the National League and the second oldest in use in Major League baseball, behind only Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox in Boston.
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April 9th, 2010
Along with gourmet cheese popcorn, a classic staple of Chicago is Cloud Gate, the “bean” statue that resides in Millennium Park. The statue is always surrounded by tourists and long-time Chicagoans alike, and there’s no question why: The sculpture is an artistic and architectural feat, and, to put it more simply, it looks really, really cool.
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April 7th, 2010
Sure, every city’s got an art museum. But calling The Art Institute of Chicago an art museum would be like calling the Chicago gourmet popcorn of “NUTS ON CLARK” nothing more than microwave popcorn: both statements are absurd!
Here we’ve highlighted everything that makes The Art Institute of Chicago the world renowned institution.
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April 5th, 2010
If you’re new to Chicago and on your way to buy popcorn tins–a mixture of gourmet cheese popcorn and gourmet caramel popcorn–then you might run into Chicago public transportation.
Don’t fret! We can help.
There are two main types of public transit in Chicago: The “L” (the elevated train) and buses.
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April 3rd, 2010
Besides gourmet popcorn tins, there are a few foods that make Chicago claims for its own.
Among these is Chicago deep dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs, burgers and steaks.
In this post, we’ll focus on deep dish pizza. The classic Chicago-style deep dish pizza is not what non-Chicagoan might know it as, if they were educated by our national pizza chains. Real deep dish pizza holds all the toppings and cheese between two layers of dough with the top layer being nothing but thick, chunky marinara sauce.
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April 1st, 2010
One of the nicest parts about living in Chicago, aside from the simple access to Chicago gourmet popcorn, is access to the city’s many museums.
Of course, you’re going to want to save money for that delectable mix of gourmet caramel popcorn and gourmet cheese popcorn. Luckily, almost all of Chicago’s museums offer free museum days. On these days, you can attend the museum without having to pay the entry fee!
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