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Katie Mastropieri's Articles: Insights, Tips, and Expertise

Katie was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Vanderbilt University as a Division I women's lacrosse player. She has been residing in Chicago since 2014. When she's not busy writing for Second City, Katie is most likely planning a trip or trying new restaurants around the city.

History & Culture

What is the 'Chicago Bean' and how can you visit it?

What is the Chicago Bean and how can you visit it? image
Food & Drink

Top Bars In Chicago’s Old Town

Top Bars In Chicago’s Old Town image
Bars & Cafes

Why the Loop in Chicago Is the Best Neighborhood for Singles

Why the Loop in Chicago Is the Best Neighborhood for Singles image
Food & Drink

Top 10 Rooftop Bars For Summer In Chicago

Top 10 Rooftop Bars For Summer In Chicago image
Bars & Cafes

Top Bars In Wrigleyville, Chicago

Top Bars In Wrigleyville, Chicago image
Food & Drink

The Best Places For Afternoon Tea In Chicago

The Best Places For Afternoon Tea In Chicago image
Things To Do

10 Things You Absolutely Shouldn’t Do In Chicago, Illinois

10 Things You Absolutely Shouldn’t Do In Chicago, Illinois image
Arts, Literature & Design

A Brief History Of Chicago's Flamingo

A Brief History Of Chicagos Flamingo image
Culture

A Brief History Of Chicago’s Clark Street

A Brief History Of Chicago’s Clark Street image
Food & Drink

Best Foodie Spots On West Randolph Street, Chicago

Best Foodie Spots On West Randolph Street, Chicago image
Culture

A Brief History Of Chicago's Great Fire Of 1871

A Brief History Of Chicagos Great Fire Of 1871 image
Food & Drink

Best Places To Get Popcorn In Chicago, Illinois

Best Places To Get Popcorn In Chicago, Illinois image
Restaurants

The Best Brunch And Breakfast Spots In Old Town, Chicago

The Best Brunch And Breakfast Spots In Old Town, Chicago image
Bars & Cafes

The Best Piano Bars In Chicago

The Best Piano Bars In Chicago image
Food & Drink

The Top Places To Try Pho In Chicago

The Top Places To Try Pho In Chicago image
Food & Drink

A Foodie's Introduction To The West Loop Through Photos

A Foodies Introduction To The West Loop Through Photos image
Food & Drink

The Top 10 Places To Eat Lasagna In Chicago

The Top 10 Places To Eat Lasagna In Chicago image
Culture

Introduction To Chicago Artist JC Rivera

Introduction To Chicago Artist JC Rivera image
Culture

A Brief History Of Chicago's Lake Shore Drive

A Brief History Of Chicagos Lake Shore Drive image

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