Our blog is filled with fun stories and little-known facts about special places.

• Celebration

Laissez le Bon Temps Roulez on Mardi Gras!

Celebrations for Fat Tuesday, the last day of Carnival season before Lent, have been a part of Catholic cultures for centuries, and arguably the most famous is held in New Orleans. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) Although records from that era are spotty at best, it’s believed that the first Mardi Gras in America was held […]

February 8, 2024

• Tours

Go Inside Seattle’s Iconic Pike Place Market

eATLAS’ Pike Place Market Experience is a date-night/pub crawl to five spots found on Pike Place Market’s Post Alley. Another Seattle adventure is the Strange(r) Seattle in Fremont, our scavenger hunt that visits nine locations in the Fremont neighborhood, which is celebrated for its cool bars and street art. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) To those […]

February 1, 2024

• Activities

Curling 101: An Introduction to the “Roaring Game”

This winter, Chicago has three bars with rooftop curling: Upstairs at the Gwen Hotel (River North), Stone’s Throw at the Emily Hotel (Fulton Market), and Harry Caray’s Tavern (Navy Pier). Another West Loop restaurant, Kaiser Tiger, has an indoor curling rink. Those looking to take lessons or join a league can check out the Chicago […]

January 25, 2024

• Tours
• Travel

Wichita: The Air Capital of the World With an Old West Heart

Along with our local partner, KAGW TV, eATLAS is proud to offer the Discover Wichita’s Old Town and Douglas Design Districts Adventure. This 10-stop scavenger hunt  explores the city’s rich history, cultural diversity, and artistic present. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) In 1863, two years after Kansas was admitted to the Union, a pioneer and trader […]

January 18, 2024

• Iconic Chicago

Spirits of the Windy City: Is Chicago Haunted?

Even if you, as Ray Parker Jr. sang, “ain’t ‘fraid of no ghost,” you’ll still want to take eATLAS’ Spirits of the Windy City Adventure, which visits several of the places described below and others, and pairs them with nearby drinks for a fun and spooky night out. The pub crawl was created by Concierge […]

January 11, 2024

• Iconic Chicago

How Chicago Became a Bootlegging Capital

Reading about Chicago’s history with alcohol is fun, but it’s much better to experience it. Local food historian Amy Bizzarri has two Chicago Cocktail Adventures for eATLAS that take you to some of the most legendary lounges in the Loop. Check out Part 1 and Part 2. By Dave Lifton (@daveeatschicago) In 1833, the year […]

January 4, 2024