The last remnants of winter are totally gone and the sun is here to stay. Yup – it’s May in New York City, and we couldn’t be more…
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Everyone knows that Chicago goes big on St. Patrick’s day, but can you keep up with the crowd? This is UrbanMatter’s Official St. Paddy’s Bucket List. How many…
While nine days of snow melted away in Chicago, nearly perfect ski conditions awaited Nordic ski adventurers from 49 states (where were you, Oklahoma) and over 30 countries in…
Sorry, but it’s just true. Here are 22 things you can do that’ll royally piss off any New Yorker. 1. Stand In the Middle of the Sidewalk…
Once again, Chicagoans have somehow made it through another ridiculous Midwestern winter. And now that spring is officially approaching, that means one very important thing is coming along…
So, no – 312 day might not be a real holiday, but that’s not gonna stop Goose Island from throwin’ down anyway. Join Chicago’s favorite brewery the week…
Get ready to visit the shire IRL with Thalia Hall’s new “Lord of the Rings” themed dinners, March 20th through the 22nd. Oh yeah, you read that right. For…
Plein Air Cafe 5751 South Woodlawn Avenue This adorable French cafe on the University of Chicago campus is just the kind of warm and inviting atmosphere you need…
When it comes to history, New York is full to the brim. And though I’m sure you’ve made a visit or two to Ellis Island or the Flatiron Building,…
Tourist traps. Tourist traps everywhere. These are the top five most overrated restaurants in New York. Ray’s Pizza Multiple Locations, like so many Inherently, there’s no real…