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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.

HERO Crossing Guard Carries A Child on His Back Across a flooded Chicago Street During Freezing Morning.

by Rhita Koubbi

A water main break on Chicago’s North Side early Thursday morning turned a busy intersection into a pool of icy … Read more

Things Chicago Does Better Than NYC

10 Things Chicago Does Better Than NYC (And It’s Not Even Close)

by Rhita Koubbi

Look, there is a LOT to love about the Big Apple. But when we asked our community exactly what Chicago … Read more

We Asked Locals For The Best Deep Dish Pizza In Chicago – The Winners Were Clear!

by Rhita Koubbi

Looking for the best deep dish pizza experience in Chicago? We asked our Facebook community of over 60,000 locals where … Read more

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

Best Chicago Souvenirs For Tourists

9 Chicago Souvenirs That Are Actually Worth The Suitcase Space

by Rhita Koubbi

We asked our 65,000 Chicago-loving followers to recommend the absolute best souvenirs to stash in your carry-on. The results? A … 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

Best areas to stay in Chicago from locals

We Asked Locals Where to Stay in Chicago—One Neighborhood Stood Out

by Rhita Koubbi

Chicago is massive—and where you stay decides how your whole trip feels. Pick the wrong neighborhood and you’ll spend more … 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

best chicago steakhouse

We asked Locals For The Best Steakhouse In Chicago – The Winner Was Clear!

by Rhita Koubbi

First, let’s get one thing clear: Chicago has a LOT of really good steakhouses. And you don’t have to go … Read more

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