Sweater Weather & Spice
Cozy in Chicago
CTA
Girl Code & Dating
Isha Madan
100

This classic orange squash variety is the star ingredient of Starbucks' most famous, trend-setting seasonal latte

What is pumpkin?

100

Stepping into this wildly popular Lincoln Park restaurant feels like walking into a 1920s London pub, complete with intricately carved wood ceilings, a roaring fireplace, and upscale British-Indian comfort food.

What is Armitage Alehouse?

100

The CTA connects downtown Chicago to these two major commercial airports via the Blue and Orange Line

What are O'hare and Midway?

100

If a girl asks you to go to this specific venue location with her at a bar, party, or restaurant, you always go along, no questions asked.

What is the bathroom?

100

This university that Isha attended is known for it's on-campus cherry blossom season every March

What is The University of Washington?

200

Often paired with cider or hot chocolate, these fried, sugary fall treats are a staple of Midwest apple orchard visits

What are apple cider donuts?

200

This creative Wicker Park bookstore - famous for its maze-like basement, cozy reading nooks, and resident bookstore cats - is the perfect place to hide out on a rainy fall day.

What is Myopic Books?

200

Since 1992, Chicagoans have celebrated the winter season by catching a ride on this brilliantly lit, festive CTA tradition

What is The Holiday Train?
200

According to the ultimate rules of dating etiquette, this specific type of person is completely off-limits unless you get explicit, enthusiastic permission first.

Who is an ex-boyfriend?

200

When did Isha move to Chicago? (Month & Year)

What is August, 2024?

300

Originating in the 16th century, this warm, spiced wine beverage is gently simmered with citrus and cinnamon sticks for crisp autumn nights

What is mulled wine?

300

Located across from Millennium Park, you can head up to the second floor of this historic building to play billiards.

What is the Chicago Athletic Association?

300

Serving 5 different rail lines, this stop is historically one of the CTA's busiest stations

What is State and Lake?

300

What is the dating term for when someone showers you with excessive affection and attention early on to win you over?

What is love bombing?

300

Where did Isha travel to this year with her mom and her sister?

What is Istanbul/Cappadocia, Turkey?

400

Derived from a Celtic festival called Samhain, this modern October holiday actually marked the ancient Celtic New Year

What is Halloween?

400

This multi-level River North staple lets you drink whiskey on the first floor, sip cocktails in a vintage supper club on the second, and dance under giant disco balls on the third.

What is Celeste?

400

Winning a community and student-led contest in 2006, this color became the newest addition to the CTA's rail line system

What is The Pink Line?

400

What is the dating term for someone who keeps you s a backup option while pursuing other people, but comes back whenever their other options fall through?

What is benching?

400

Isha played this character in a dance performance in her senior year of college?

What is Russel from the movie Up?
500

Boasting the world's largest corn maze, this massive, multi-generational family farm located in Spring Grove, Illinois, is the ultimate Chicago-area fall destination

What is the Richardson Adventure Farm?

500

This legendary, dimly lit, velvet-draped fondue restaurant in Lincoln Park has been the ultimate cozy date-night spot since 1965, requiring guests to dip their food in cauldrons of melted cheese and chocolate.

What is Geja's Cafe?

500

Who does the voice announcing upcoming stations and doors opening on the CTA since 2000 belong to?

What is Lee Crooks?

500

What is it called when someone gives you just enough attention to keep you interested, but never actually commits?

What is breadcrumbing?

500

The city that Isha would have moved to (if not Chicago) due to another job she was considering at the end of senior year.

What is Atlanta, Georgia?