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Rhita Koubbi

Rhita moved to Chicago young and never left. With years of experience in the city's hospitality industry, she knows Chicago from behind the bar and across the table. Rhita is our boots-on-the-ground expert, always digging up the gems only locals know about.

Landing in Chicago Late At Night? Locals Say AVOID This Common Tourist Mistake!

by Rhita Koubbi

A question recently popped up in our Facebook group that sparked a HUGE conversation – and it’s one you definitely … Read more

Chicago Wine And Cheese Tour

Chicago’s Wine & Cheese Cruise: Architecture Meets Wine Tasting on the Water

by Rhita Koubbi

If you’re tired of the usual Chicago tourist routine—another museum, another deep-dish pizza place—here’s something worth checking out: The Wendella … Read more

Must do things when visiting Chicago

9 Things Locals Say You Absolutely Must Do When Visiting Chicago

by Rhita Koubbi

We asked our 65k Chicago-loving followers what they thought were absolute must-dos for any visitor to the city. Here’s what … Read more

What Tourists Find Surprising About Chicago

11 Things That Surprise People When They First Visit Chicago

by Rhita Koubbi

Everyone’s likes to have negative opinions about Chicago. The crime stuff, the weather doom, the whole “flyover city” vibe… But … Read more

Creaky Floors, Velvet Chairs, and Abe Lincoln: Chicago’s Most Timeless Cafe

by Rhita Koubbi

If you live in Chicago long enough, you eventually get tired of the “Apple Store aesthetic” that has taken over … Read more

This Review of Chicago Went Viral For All The Right Reasons

by Rhita Koubbi

Sometimes, it takes an outsider to remind us just how good we have it here. A visitor from Oklahoma recently … Read more

We Asked Locals The Best Time To Visit Chicago. Here’s What They Said.

by Rhita Koubbi

If you ask a travel agent when to visit Chicago, they’ll show you a calendar of festivals. If you ask … Read more

Everyone Keeps Recommending These 3 Chicago Hotels – Here’s Why

by Rhita Koubbi

We asked Chicago locals a simple question: If you were going to lock yourself inside one place for an entire … Read more

Chicago Locals Share 14 Common Scams For Tourists To Watch Out For

by Rhita Koubbi

After a local Reddit user shared their story of being charged hundreds of dollars in a “basketball team fundraiser” scam, … Read more

Chicago Locals Have Spoken: The Definitive Ranking of the City’s Best Coffee.

by Rhita Koubbi

We’ve all been there. You’re counting on that first cup of coffee to set the tone, to power your commute, … Read more

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