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What's hot [/restaurants-bars/redeye-beyonce-chicago-tour-bucks-fried-chicken-20160531-story.html#nt=oft13a-1gp1] Here's where Beyoncé ate after shutting it down at Soldier Field on Friday night Morgan Olsen What does Beyoncé crave after shutting down a sold-out show at Soldier Field? Hint: You too might want this after a long night of drinking in Wicker Park. Chicago summer festival guide 2016: 140+ fests Heather Schroering Cue The Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun." Summer may as well be in full swing, and we have more than 140 reason to GTF outside. Three festivals kick off the season this weekend, and what follows is a jam-packed five months bursting at the seams with food, music, art and a lot of outdoor action in... First look: Here's what you'll be noshing on at Saved by the Max, open Wednesday Heather Schroering There’s no spandex tight enough nor hair permed enough for what’s about to happen in Wicker Park with the Wednesday opening of Saved by the Max, the pop-up diner based on “Saved by the Bell” in the former Geek Bar space (1941 W. North Ave.). We hope you’re hungry for some AC sliders—we’ve got menu... New Chicago concerts on sale: Lollapalooza aftershows, James Blake, Dinosaur Jr. Josh Terry The hottest tickets in the city. *** = Josh Terry’s recommended shows. On sale 10 a.m. Friday ***AlunaGeorge, JAHKOY, Wednesday, July 27 ($20, 18+) at Lincoln Hall. The Arcs, Mariachi Flor de Toloache, Wednesday, July 28 ($30, 18+) at Park West. Bastille, Wednesday, July 27 ($31, 18+) at Vic Theatre.... College students seeking (and finding) 'sugar daddies' for tuition, rent Tribune news services Candice Kashani graduated from law school debt-free this spring, thanks to a modern twist on an age-old arrangement. During her first year, she faced tuition and expenses that ran nearly $50,000, even after a scholarship. So she decided to check out a dating website that connected women looking... New John Hancock Center names we should probably start getting used to Greg Ott The John Hancock Center, Michigan Avenue’s best destination for overpriced appetizers and Geek Squad appointments, may be changing its name thanks to a proposed $10 million redevelopment plan. If the proposal goes through, the building’s naming rights will be sold to the highest bidder, adding... Tuesday: Eat. Drink. Do. Samantha Nelson A new doughnut shop in Lakeview, summer cocktails and more things to do in Chicago on Tuesday, May 31. Meet Chicago's 40-plus new rooftops and patios of 2016 Morgan Olsen and Heather Schroering Here's where you'll be dining alfresco this summer. 12 music festival survival tips to live by RedEye staff No matter your summer music festival of choice, there are rules of survival that every attendee must live by. Whether you're navigating the crowds at Lollapalooza, searching for cell service at Pitchfork or mapping out Riot Fest's new terrain, we gathered tried-and-true tricks that will help you... 'The Bachelorette' Episode 2 recap: This is Chad's show Lauren Chval , Morgan Olsen , Elise De Los Santos , Shelbie Lynn Bostedt and Aly Morris Welcome to RedEye's coverage of “The Bachelorette,” arguably the most misogynistic show on television! The format is pretty simple: Five women of RedEye each drafted five or six of the 26 competing men. Everyone gets one point for every man who gets through each week. The producers didn’t overextend... Chicago nightlife at Studio Paris last weekend Shots in the Dark at Studio Paris, May 21 The 30 best (and worst) acts of the Lolla 2016 lineup Josh Terry and Matt Pais Thanks to early reports of Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey and J. Cole headlining, there weren't as many surprises on Lollapalooza's just-released 2016 lineup compared to most years. However, for the festival's 25th anniversary that's extended to a whopping (and... Ghosts of Thalia Hall Heather Schroering It's Halloween season. Who's up for a little ghost story? Spoiler alert: Thalia Hall might be haunted. Here's why: The owners have reported cold spots and heard weird noises. They found bones under the floorboards. They even brought a psychic in. Find out for yourself on Halloween at Punch House... Help, I'm trapped on the CTA without air conditioning! Rianne Coale There are SO many things you can do in Chicago during the summer months. Go to the beach, enjoy a leisurely walk through Millennium Park, suffer miserably on an overheated bus or train—just to name a few. On the hottest days of the year, there’s about a 50-50 chance (unscientifically speaking)... Loading Fests Patios Guides News Eat & Drink Music iPhone/Android Advertising 66°