Metromix Chicago: Events, Dining, Nightlife & Local Guide

Metromix Chicago (now integrated into Chicago Tribune and RedEye platforms) was a comprehensive city guide website offering:

Core Services

• Events & Entertainment Calendar: Concerts, festivals, theater, gallery openings, comedy, film—searchable by date, neighborhood, category. Personal calendar sync.
• Restaurant Reviews & Listings: Critic reviews, user ratings, cuisine/neighborhood/price filters, reservation links, menus.
• Nightlife & Bars: Clubs, lounges, dive bars, rooftops, LGBTQ+ venues, happy hours, cover info.
• Local News & Features: Neighborhood reporting, city politics, culture profiles, investigative pieces.
• Shopping & Deals: Boutiques, markets, sales, coupons, sample sales, pop-ups.
• Community Forums & Blogs: Neighborhood discussions, insider tips, event meetups.
• Job Board: Local postings across industries.

Legacy & Current Access

Metromix as a standalone brand was retired (~2014). Its content and functionality migrated to:

• chicagotribune.com/entertainment
• redeyechicago.com (now also sunset)
• timeout.com/chicago (partner content)
• do312.com (event-focused successor)

For current Chicago events/dining, these platforms plus Infatuation, Eater Chicago, Chicago Reader, Choose Chicago are primary resources.