Edith’s Chicago guidebook

Edith
Edith’s Chicago guidebook

Cocktails

Interesting and amazing cocktails. Building owned by a woman named Mary in her late 80's. That's where the name came from. The inside of the bar looks like it might be an old ship.
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Queen Mary
2125 W Division St
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Interesting and amazing cocktails. Building owned by a woman named Mary in her late 80's. That's where the name came from. The inside of the bar looks like it might be an old ship.
All day bar. Tropical cocktails and music. No food.
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Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee Ave
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All day bar. Tropical cocktails and music. No food.
Speak easy downstairs from Dusek’s restaurant in Pilsen. Really good cocktails.
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Punch House
1227 W 18th St
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Speak easy downstairs from Dusek’s restaurant in Pilsen. Really good cocktails.
Great cocktails. Get the burger. Comparable to the burger at Au Cheval.
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Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
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Great cocktails. Get the burger. Comparable to the burger at Au Cheval.
Cabaret shows and cocktails. What more could you want? Need a reservation.
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Bordel
1721 W Division St
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Cabaret shows and cocktails. What more could you want? Need a reservation.
Cozy, stylish bar at the Chicago Athletic Association serving cocktails made with rare ingredients. Only seats 10 and requires a reservation and deposit.
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The Milk Room
12 South Michigan Avenue
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Cozy, stylish bar at the Chicago Athletic Association serving cocktails made with rare ingredients. Only seats 10 and requires a reservation and deposit.
The bar in the lobby is pretty good.
The Hoxton, Chicago
200 N Green St
The bar in the lobby is pretty good.

Wine Bar

Best wine bar in Chicago. Approachable wine list and food menu. Casual and friendly with a nice outdoor patio. Great service and easy to get to via car/taxi/Uber or bus.
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Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
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Best wine bar in Chicago. Approachable wine list and food menu. Casual and friendly with a nice outdoor patio. Great service and easy to get to via car/taxi/Uber or bus.
Great wine selection. Easily accessible by blue line train. Parking can be a challenge, so public transportation or taxi/uber is best.
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Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee Ave
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Great wine selection. Easily accessible by blue line train. Parking can be a challenge, so public transportation or taxi/uber is best.
Speak easy type wine bar in the basement of a bed and breakfast. Eat by candlelight. Great wine and cocktail list. Amazing food and service. You'll need a reservation.
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The Press Room
1134 W Washington Blvd
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Speak easy type wine bar in the basement of a bed and breakfast. Eat by candlelight. Great wine and cocktail list. Amazing food and service. You'll need a reservation.
The only winery in the city. Great event space. Concerts every weekend. You need tickets to attend the concerts so check ahead for who is playing. Huge outdoor space.
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City Winery
1200 W Randolph St
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The only winery in the city. Great event space. Concerts every weekend. You need tickets to attend the concerts so check ahead for who is playing. Huge outdoor space.

Neighborhoods

Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself.
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West Loop
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Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself.
Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, blue line train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself. If you take the train, exit at North Ave/Milwaukee/Damen.
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Bucktown
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Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, blue line train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself. If you take the train, exit at North Ave/Milwaukee/Damen.
Written about as the most popular neighborhood in the United States for a couple of years. Artists and hipsters occupied Logan Square making way for art galleries, restaurants, bars, shops, coffee shops and beautiful city parks.
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Logan Square
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Written about as the most popular neighborhood in the United States for a couple of years. Artists and hipsters occupied Logan Square making way for art galleries, restaurants, bars, shops, coffee shops and beautiful city parks.
Historically a Mexican neighborhood. A melting pot of many different cultures and people. Young artists have started to occupy apartments and studios here. Still predominantly occupied by Mexican families. You will find some of the best Mexican food you've ever had.
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Pilsen
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Historically a Mexican neighborhood. A melting pot of many different cultures and people. Young artists have started to occupy apartments and studios here. Still predominantly occupied by Mexican families. You will find some of the best Mexican food you've ever had.

Sightseeing

Similar to the Highline in NYC. It was an old elevated train track that was decommissioned and turned into a beautifully landscaped bike and running path. There are benches to sit and relax throughout the path.
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The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
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Similar to the Highline in NYC. It was an old elevated train track that was decommissioned and turned into a beautifully landscaped bike and running path. There are benches to sit and relax throughout the path.
Check out the website for all that Millenium Park has to offer. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
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Check out the website for all that Millenium Park has to offer. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
Get tickets ahead of time. They usually sell out weeks in advance.
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Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr
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Get tickets ahead of time. They usually sell out weeks in advance.
360 degree views of the city. On clear days you can see all the way to Iowa. The best view is in the ladies room! If you don't want to have a full dinner, check out their lounge/bar on the 96th floor. You might need to make reservations. Check ahead of time.
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
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360 degree views of the city. On clear days you can see all the way to Iowa. The best view is in the ladies room! If you don't want to have a full dinner, check out their lounge/bar on the 96th floor. You might need to make reservations. Check ahead of time.
Check exhibits ahead of time. The modern wing is usually really interesting. Parking is expensive.
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The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
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Check exhibits ahead of time. The modern wing is usually really interesting. Parking is expensive.
One of my faves.
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Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
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One of my faves.
Check the website for exhibits
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The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
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Check the website for exhibits

Shopping

Chicago souvenirs that locals would buy. The owner designs and sews lots of the clothing. Really cool boutique shop that you wouldn't find tourists visiting.
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Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan Blvd
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Chicago souvenirs that locals would buy. The owner designs and sews lots of the clothing. Really cool boutique shop that you wouldn't find tourists visiting.

Food scene

Great place for tacos and cocktails. Amazing outdoor space. Fun and hip atmosphere. Right next to the North Ave/Damen/Milwaukee blue line train.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
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Great place for tacos and cocktails. Amazing outdoor space. Fun and hip atmosphere. Right next to the North Ave/Damen/Milwaukee blue line train.
Nashville style chicken, hush puppies, fish and chips. Get a slushie! They're delicious. If you can get a table outside, it's worth it. Casual and fun. There is usually a wait to get in. Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
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Nashville style chicken, hush puppies, fish and chips. Get a slushie! They're delicious. If you can get a table outside, it's worth it. Casual and fun. There is usually a wait to get in. Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
One of the largest whiskey selections in the U.S. Upscale food, cocktails, wine and beer. Great service. Across the street from the Logan Square blue line train station.
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
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One of the largest whiskey selections in the U.S. Upscale food, cocktails, wine and beer. Great service. Across the street from the Logan Square blue line train station.
Indian food in an English pub setting with a large selection of beer
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Pub Royale
2049 W Division St
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Indian food in an English pub setting with a large selection of beer
Beautifully designed and decorated with a tropical Mediterranean vibe. Great food and cocktails. Need a reservation.
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Beatnik
1604 W Chicago Ave
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Beautifully designed and decorated with a tropical Mediterranean vibe. Great food and cocktails. Need a reservation.
Great selection of food and cocktails. Nice outdoor space. You will need a reservation. Parking is challenging. Take a taxi/uber or public transportation.
Perilla | korean american fare
401 North Milwaukee Avenue
Great selection of food and cocktails. Nice outdoor space. You will need a reservation. Parking is challenging. Take a taxi/uber or public transportation.
One of the best burgers in Chicago. Get there early and get your name on the list. They don’t take reservations so you could wait for an hour or more for a table.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
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One of the best burgers in Chicago. Get there early and get your name on the list. They don’t take reservations so you could wait for an hour or more for a table.
Casual place. Italian cuisine. Great service. Cute space.
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Osteria Langhe
2824 W Armitage Ave
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Casual place. Italian cuisine. Great service. Cute space.
One of the best steak houses I've ever been to. It's small so there is limited seating. You need a reservation.
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BoeufHaus
1012 N Western Ave
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One of the best steak houses I've ever been to. It's small so there is limited seating. You need a reservation.
Not your traditional steak house. Great selection of steak and seafood.
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Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie St
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Not your traditional steak house. Great selection of steak and seafood.
Next door to Thalia Hall. Cocktail bar in the basement (speak easy) called the Punch Room.
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Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th St
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Next door to Thalia Hall. Cocktail bar in the basement (speak easy) called the Punch Room.
One of the best Ramen restaurants in Chicago. They also have sushi. Great selection of Japanese spirits as well. It's usually packed. I would advise a reservation.
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Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave
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One of the best Ramen restaurants in Chicago. They also have sushi. Great selection of Japanese spirits as well. It's usually packed. I would advise a reservation.
Small space. Limited seating. Need reservations. Best sushi in the city
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KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago Ave
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Small space. Limited seating. Need reservations. Best sushi in the city
Not your typical Thai food. Unique dishes.
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JJ Thai Street Food
1715 W Chicago Ave
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Not your typical Thai food. Unique dishes.
It’s small, casual and BYOB. Delicious noodle dishes.
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Lao Peng You
2020 W Chicago Ave
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It’s small, casual and BYOB. Delicious noodle dishes.
Contemporary American cuisine with international flair. Great service. The tasting menu is usually really good. Need a reservation.
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S.K.Y.
1239 W 18th St
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Contemporary American cuisine with international flair. Great service. The tasting menu is usually really good. Need a reservation.
If you’re into deep dish pizza, look no further. Best deep dish in Chicago.
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
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If you’re into deep dish pizza, look no further. Best deep dish in Chicago.
Stephanie Izard’s restaurant. Need a reservation.
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
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Stephanie Izard’s restaurant. Need a reservation.
If you’re a carnivore, you’ll love this place. Great for brunch too.
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Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton Market
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If you’re a carnivore, you’ll love this place. Great for brunch too.
Great happy hour. Unique cocktails. One of our favorite places.
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Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
2700 W Chicago Ave
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Great happy hour. Unique cocktails. One of our favorite places.
Lesbian owned. Wine list includes women and minority vintners. GREAT food!
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Split-Rail
2500 W Chicago Ave
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Lesbian owned. Wine list includes women and minority vintners. GREAT food!

Dive bar

Upscale bar food and great selection of beer. Nice outdoor seating.
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Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago Ave
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Upscale bar food and great selection of beer. Nice outdoor seating.
Upscale cocktails. Bar food. Hipster paradise. Great outdoor space in the back.
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Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage Ave
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Upscale cocktails. Bar food. Hipster paradise. Great outdoor space in the back.
Casual place. Great spot to wait for your table at Au Cheval.
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Lone Wolf
806 W Randolph St
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Casual place. Great spot to wait for your table at Au Cheval.