High Five Ramen
We all know there are a few chilly nights still lingering out there, and what better way to warm up than with a nice bowl of ramen? One of our favorite hidden gems anywhere is High Five Ramen, a tiny subterranean restaurant located just underneath Green Street Smoked Meats in Chicago’s incredibly hot West Loop neighborhood.

The space is dark and cozy and only has 16 seats. No reservations are taken, so if there’s a waitlist (which there surely will be unless you arrive before it opens), don’t fret. Just sign in and have a drink at the Green Street Smoked Meats bar upstairs while you wait. The half-spice ramen is just enough of a kick for most people, but if you’re feeling brave, you can always go full on with their face-numbing Kanabo spice.

Our favorite is the signature bowl with a tonkotsu-style pork and miso broth loaded with sliced pork belly, ramen noodles, seasoned egg, black garlic oil, locally grown bean sprouts and fresh scallions. Definitely satisfying to the soul. Don’t forget their selection of Japanese beer, sake, whiskey and ice cold slushies. 112 N. Green Street in Chicago. HighFiveRamen.com

Clue — Live on stage! visits Chicago Feb. 18-March 2
A mansion. A murder. A mystery. All in one evening. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget. Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

Playing at the CIBC Theatre at 18 W. Monroe in Chicago from Feb. 18-March 2. Ticket information available at BroadwayInChicago.com

Award-winning Indian restaurant ROOH Chicago adds highly anticipated tasting menu
ROOH Chicago, the highly-acclaimed progressive Indian restaurant and cocktail bar, which was featured in the 2020 Michelin Guide with a “Plate” distinction, as well as being named “One of the Hottest Restaurants in Chicago” by Eater,  one of the “Top 50 Restaurants in Chicago” by the Chicago Tribune, and one of the “38 Essential Chicago Restaurants” by Time Out Chicago announced an exciting new initiative. ROOH’s new tasting menu experience — called ROOP, which means “beauty” in Indian — is now available for dinner every Wednesday-Sunday. It was designed in collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Mike Cornelissen, executive chef and owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant, RijnZicht, in the Netherlands.

Offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian experiences, the a la carte tasting menu got an exciting beauty makeover from executive chef Rohit Thaledi, with more elevated presentations and twists, and a series of new dishes featured include saag paneer kofta, goan crab cakes with a xec xec sauce, and gulab jamun cheesecake.

ROOH Chicago is located at 736 W. Randolph. RoohChicago.com

Museum of Science and Industry extends James Bond exhibit
007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond, the first-ever exhibition to explore the science and technology behind the world’s longest-running movie franchise, is extending its stay at Museum of Science and Industry through the spring of 2025. The extension also includes some exciting additions, like the Citroën 2VC from For Your Eyes Only, a new installation with props from No Time to Die and more. MSIChicago.com