Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Love love love shopping here! Good selection of organic and gluten free food. Plus, there's a wine bar, a raw bar and a sushi bar! You can also take your meat to the grill and they'll cook it while you shop. Seriously, best grocery store. Period.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveLove love love shopping here! Good selection of organic and gluten free food. Plus, there's a wine bar, a raw bar and a sushi bar! You can also take your meat to the grill and they'll cook it while you shop. Seriously, best grocery store. Period.
Not as much fun as Mariano's, but if you're hard-core...
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StNot as much fun as Mariano's, but if you're hard-core...
Target
4433 S Pulaski RdMore than just a neighborhood store. Good selection of produce and fairly decent butcher.
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Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StMore than just a neighborhood store. Good selection of produce and fairly decent butcher.
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdOpen until midnight.
Entertainment & Activities
Home of the Blackhawks and Bulls. Also a popular concert venue.
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United Center
1901 W Madison StHome of the Blackhawks and Bulls. Also a popular concert venue.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph StThe Chicago Theatre
175 N State StAll of the old movie houses have been renovated and now bring live Broadway shows to Chicago.
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James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W Randolph StAll of the old movie houses have been renovated and now bring live Broadway shows to Chicago.
Food Scene
Great coffee spot, with fresh pastries. Good spot to read & relax with a cup of Joe.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StGreat coffee spot, with fresh pastries. Good spot to read & relax with a cup of Joe.
Glazed and Infused
813 W Fulton MarketBecause...donuts.
Iconic diner filled with Blackhawks memorabilia. Good for basic, no-frills breakfast.
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Palace Grill Restaurant
1408 W Madison StIconic diner filled with Blackhawks memorabilia. Good for basic, no-frills breakfast.
Elaborate menu with something for everyone. Is inside the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Madison & Clinton. Parking can be scarce, so take the 20 Madison bus and get off at Ogilvie. Still one of my favorite breakfast spots.
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Yolk - West Loop
500 W Madison StElaborate menu with something for everyone. Is inside the Ogilvie Transportation Center on Madison & Clinton. Parking can be scarce, so take the 20 Madison bus and get off at Ogilvie. Still one of my favorite breakfast spots.
Baby brother to Girl & The Goat. Asian fusion fare in 50s-style diner setting. Can be crowded, but worth the wait.
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Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StBaby brother to Girl & The Goat. Asian fusion fare in 50s-style diner setting. Can be crowded, but worth the wait.
No frills brunch menu with craft beer. A bit loud, but really good burgers.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StNo frills brunch menu with craft beer. A bit loud, but really good burgers.
bellyQ
1400 W Randolph StLatin-Asian fare served in hip décor. Mild bar scene.
Dean Martin croons while you enjoy expertly-prepared classic Italian dishes. Love this place.
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Formento's
925 W Randolph StDean Martin croons while you enjoy expertly-prepared classic Italian dishes. Love this place.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StBar Siena
832 W Randolph StBarbequed meat served picnic-style, decent beer selection. Try the brisket.
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Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StBarbequed meat served picnic-style, decent beer selection. Try the brisket.
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StNice outdoor space.
Good Italian, featuring fresh house-made pasta.
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Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
1020 W Madison StGood Italian, featuring fresh house-made pasta.
Grange Hall Burger Bar
844 West Randolph StreetElaborate French-themed establishment with changing menu. Good wine selection. Would be nice for an event, like a bridal shower or wedding reception maybe.
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Nellcôte
833 W Randolph StElaborate French-themed establishment with changing menu. Good wine selection. Would be nice for an event, like a bridal shower or wedding reception maybe.
Maude's Liquor Bar
114 N Green StFrench dining nicely done.
Mad Social
1140 W Madison StDo the chicken & waffles. Just do it.
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketGo for brunch, get the bacon. You're welcome.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Beer Bistro
1061 West Madison StreetWestEnd
1326 W Madison StRM Champagne Salon
116 N Green StKingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StThe Bassment
353 W Hubbard StLive music
Sightseeing
Willis Tower Skydeck
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveJohn Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueHot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Shopping and people watching...of course!
Parks & Nature
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StMore than just the Bean.
Popular beach because it's closest to downtown. North Avenue beach is a little farther north, but offers a better experience, in my opinion.
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Oak Street Beach
Popular beach because it's closest to downtown. North Avenue beach is a little farther north, but offers a better experience, in my opinion.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StShopping
State Street, that great street...is becoming great again.
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North State Street
North State StreetState Street, that great street...is becoming great again.