Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Nice, casual brunch or lunch spot with some great food. Burger and all breakfast items are delicious
16 habitants recommandent
Eggy's Diner
333 E Benton Pl
16 habitants recommandent
Nice, casual brunch or lunch spot with some great food. Burger and all breakfast items are delicious
Easy Mexican spot with fairly refined menu. Octopus and lamb are very good, and tacos are tasty. Good Margaritas
11 habitants recommandent
Mezcalina Mexican Restaurant
333 E Benton Pl
11 habitants recommandent
Easy Mexican spot with fairly refined menu. Octopus and lamb are very good, and tacos are tasty. Good Margaritas
Burgers, cheese fries, enough said! Go at an off time to avoid line
28 habitants recommandent
Shake Shack
66 E Ohio St
28 habitants recommandent
Burgers, cheese fries, enough said! Go at an off time to avoid line
If weather is nice try to post up on the patio for buckets of beers and tacos
1178 habitants recommandent
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1178 habitants recommandent
If weather is nice try to post up on the patio for buckets of beers and tacos
New Haven style pizza and great beers (they brew their own). The White Clam Pizza is my favorite, but standard red pizza is great too!
490 habitants recommandent
Piece Brewery
1927 W North Ave
490 habitants recommandent
New Haven style pizza and great beers (they brew their own). The White Clam Pizza is my favorite, but standard red pizza is great too!
Fairly refined Irish pub, great fish and chips...gets busy though
49 habitants recommandent
The Gage
24 S Michigan Ave
49 habitants recommandent
Fairly refined Irish pub, great fish and chips...gets busy though
Awesome outdoor seating, great BBQ, beers, whiskey
107 habitants recommandent
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green St
107 habitants recommandent
Awesome outdoor seating, great BBQ, beers, whiskey
Classic Italian, large portions...you can get half portions of pasta if you want to eat a little lighter, or share
65 habitants recommandent
Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells St
65 habitants recommandent
Classic Italian, large portions...you can get half portions of pasta if you want to eat a little lighter, or share
Korean BBQ, ask for a grill table and do chef's tasting if you want a more interactive experience $60 per person
20 habitants recommandent
bellyQ
1400 W Randolph St
20 habitants recommandent
Korean BBQ, ask for a grill table and do chef's tasting if you want a more interactive experience $60 per person

Drinks & Nightlife

Hidden gem, no sign on door, just a giant graffiti mural, directly across from Big Star. My favorite cocktail spot...no phone allowed, no TV's, good ambiance
355 habitants recommandent
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen Ave
355 habitants recommandent
Hidden gem, no sign on door, just a giant graffiti mural, directly across from Big Star. My favorite cocktail spot...no phone allowed, no TV's, good ambiance

Everything Else

The best view of the city after a nice run or bike ride. About 2 miles from the apartment
393 habitants recommandent
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore Dr
393 habitants recommandent
The best view of the city after a nice run or bike ride. About 2 miles from the apartment
Fun park to walk through, connected to the Bean by BP Bridge, also rock climbing if you want to get adventurous
175 habitants recommandent
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St
175 habitants recommandent
Fun park to walk through, connected to the Bean by BP Bridge, also rock climbing if you want to get adventurous

Arts & Culture

Hilarious improv, all stages are good even if the main stage is booked, which it is most weekend nights - buy tix in advance
433 habitants recommandent
The Second City
230 W North Ave
433 habitants recommandent
Hilarious improv, all stages are good even if the main stage is booked, which it is most weekend nights - buy tix in advance

Sightseeing

great views of city and perfect place to take a stroll along the river. Easy access from Wacker down stairs or through park. City Winery and Belgian beer place are great places for drink
273 habitants recommandent
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
273 habitants recommandent
great views of city and perfect place to take a stroll along the river. Easy access from Wacker down stairs or through park. City Winery and Belgian beer place are great places for drink

Essentials

All groceries you would need, good wine and beer selection
866 habitants recommandent
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Ave
866 habitants recommandent
All groceries you would need, good wine and beer selection