Meredith Heil

Meredith Heil is a Chicago-based freelance food, drink, and travel writer. Her work has appeared on Thrillist, PBS, HuffPost, Condé Nast Traveler and Food & Wine. Catch her on Instagram at @mereditto.

All Articles From Meredith Heil

7 Last-Minute Summer Getaways for Chicagoans

Get out now, before winter returns to crush your soul

How to Ride an E-Scooter in Chicago Without Dying

The Westside is now overrun with rentable scooters. Here's what you need to know to stay out of the hospital.

Chicago’s Best Coffee Roasters (And Where to Find Them)

Or: 13 reasons why Chicago has the best coffee scene in the US

The 25 Best Outdoor Concerts Coming to Chicago This Summer

From “BBQ and bro country” to Jeff Tweedy on a golf course

A Compendium of Chicago’s Best New Patio and Rooftop Bars

These 13 spots will keep you buzzing all summer long

10 High-End Chicago Restaurants With Excellent Lunch Menus

Same chef, different menu, easier reservations

The Best Graphic Novels and Comic Books Set in Chicago

A new book about Mies van der Rohe just hit bookstores

The 11 Best Bars Near Wrigley Field, Mapped

From dive bars to dinner spots, and everywhere in between.

Japan’s Beloved Whisky Highball Machines Are Taking Over Chicago

And we know 7 places where you can try one out firsthand

This Distillery Hunts Down Rare Spirits Indiana Jones-Style

If it's in a barn or more than 100 years old, they'll find it

Chicago’s 9 Best Rooftop Bars for Cold-Weather Drinking

One has an ice curling rink. So there’s that.