Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
This is high end Japanese food. But Sunday I believe they do a noodle Sunday that is affordable. It's amazing food! Walking distance!
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Map Room
1949 N Hoyne AveThis is high end Japanese food. But Sunday I believe they do a noodle Sunday that is affordable. It's amazing food! Walking distance!
Hipsters galore, but still some of the best tacos you'll eat. By far a great selection of whiskeys,--if you're into that kind of thing. (yes.) In the summer the patio is super fun.
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Big Star
1531 N Damen AveHipsters galore, but still some of the best tacos you'll eat. By far a great selection of whiskeys,--if you're into that kind of thing. (yes.) In the summer the patio is super fun.
Great brunch here, but even better dinner. Within walking distance, and it's on OpenTable.
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The Bristol
2152 N Damen AveGreat brunch here, but even better dinner. Within walking distance, and it's on OpenTable.
Great breakfast spot. Even on the weekdays they are serving breakfast and lunch. (no dinner.) They are a casual fun spot with great coffee, eggs, all your standard diner food with a twist.
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toast
2046 N Damen AveGreat breakfast spot. Even on the weekdays they are serving breakfast and lunch. (no dinner.) They are a casual fun spot with great coffee, eggs, all your standard diner food with a twist.
If you only eat at one place in Chicago, it would be Publican. Vegetarians need not apply.
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The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketIf you only eat at one place in Chicago, it would be Publican. Vegetarians need not apply.
You saved $$ on staying at a hotel, so why not get really dressed up and eat at one of the most expensive restaurants in Chicago? Grace is destined to be a Michelin rated restaurant.
Grace Restaurant
You saved $$ on staying at a hotel, so why not get really dressed up and eat at one of the most expensive restaurants in Chicago? Grace is destined to be a Michelin rated restaurant.
BEST BURGER IN CHICAGO. Don't be put off if there's a bit of a wait. The wait is worth it. This is the best burger I've ever had. When I was on the set of "Chicago Fire" I told the actors, go here!
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBEST BURGER IN CHICAGO. Don't be put off if there's a bit of a wait. The wait is worth it. This is the best burger I've ever had. When I was on the set of "Chicago Fire" I told the actors, go here!
They have the best brunch in Chicago hands down. A gastropub that is Michelin star rated. The staff is super nice, prices are reasonable and food is amazing. Wide whiskey selection!
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Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie AveThey have the best brunch in Chicago hands down. A gastropub that is Michelin star rated. The staff is super nice, prices are reasonable and food is amazing. Wide whiskey selection!
I know the owner Jonathan. Super nice guy. The pastries are amazing, and they have great coffee. It's a sorta' grab and go place. If you're a Doctor Who Fan it's a must go to check in at Bad Wolf!
Bad Wolf Coffee
3422 N Lincoln AveI know the owner Jonathan. Super nice guy. The pastries are amazing, and they have great coffee. It's a sorta' grab and go place. If you're a Doctor Who Fan it's a must go to check in at Bad Wolf!
When I leave coffee, it's Dark Matter that I'm leaving. It's the best coffee I've ever had. Not just in Chicago, but anywhere. They roast it 8 lbs. at a time. Love this shop!
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Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)
2521 W Chicago AveWhen I leave coffee, it's Dark Matter that I'm leaving. It's the best coffee I've ever had. Not just in Chicago, but anywhere. They roast it 8 lbs. at a time. Love this shop!
Best sandwiches in town!! If it's a gorgeous day go and sit outside. From the people who do Publican.
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Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton MarketBest sandwiches in town!! If it's a gorgeous day go and sit outside. From the people who do Publican.
Ok, yes. It's Trump. But if you're looking for the best view of Chicago, go have some food and drinks at the Terrace at the Trump. Or if it's cold out go to REBAR at Sixteen. $$$
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Terrace 16
401 N Wabash AveOk, yes. It's Trump. But if you're looking for the best view of Chicago, go have some food and drinks at the Terrace at the Trump. Or if it's cold out go to REBAR at Sixteen. $$$
Boka
1729 N Halsted StLooking for a fine dining experience? This is the place to go.
Brobagel
1931 W North AveIt aint' NYC Bagels, but the siracha cream cheese is worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great beers from them as well as other brands too at this microbrewery.
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Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGreat beers from them as well as other brands too at this microbrewery.
If you're into amazing cocktails, and food made by a Top Chef. Then you need to head downtown to Sable. Swanky, but still it's a hotel bar. Best cocktails you have ever had.
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Sable Kitchen & Bar
505 N State StIf you're into amazing cocktails, and food made by a Top Chef. Then you need to head downtown to Sable. Swanky, but still it's a hotel bar. Best cocktails you have ever had.
Looking to stay out at a 4 am bar on Saturday night? Yes. 4 AM BAR. That's just one of the many reasons Chicago is awesome. Great beer selection. No Food, but dog friendly!
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Clark Street Ale House - River North
742 N Clark StLooking to stay out at a 4 am bar on Saturday night? Yes. 4 AM BAR. That's just one of the many reasons Chicago is awesome. Great beer selection. No Food, but dog friendly!
Amazing cocktails, great small plates food and a very nice romantic atmosphere.
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Billy Sunday
3143 W Logan BlvdAmazing cocktails, great small plates food and a very nice romantic atmosphere.
Great bar!! Good beer selection and great cocktails. It's right down the street too!
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The Charleston Bar Chicago
Great bar!! Good beer selection and great cocktails. It's right down the street too!
If you're a smoker, well. Go here. It's the quintessential dive bar that somehow you can smoke in.
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Richard's Bar
491 N Milwaukee AveIf you're a smoker, well. Go here. It's the quintessential dive bar that somehow you can smoke in.
Shopping
Marc Jacobs
11 E Walton StLove this store. Quirky yet classy.
This is a Chicago local brand store, but they have their own designs as well as labels. If you're looking for Mens they have a Menswear across the street.
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AKIRA
1814 W North AveThis is a Chicago local brand store, but they have their own designs as well as labels. If you're looking for Mens they have a Menswear across the street.
Everything Else
A bunch of super cool guys run this local barbershop. I see guys coming in look like crap, leave looking amazing. $18 haircut!? If you're a guy this is a great deal and they do a great job.
Chicago Barbershop
2154 W Armitage AveA bunch of super cool guys run this local barbershop. I see guys coming in look like crap, leave looking amazing. $18 haircut!? If you're a guy this is a great deal and they do a great job.
If you need a gym while you're here--check out a good option called "My Time Fitness" 24 hrs. and less than a mile away. They offer NO contract NO commitment. Pay as you go.
My Time Fitness
2117 N Damen AveIf you need a gym while you're here--check out a good option called "My Time Fitness" 24 hrs. and less than a mile away. They offer NO contract NO commitment. Pay as you go.
Essentials
Mariano's is like a Whole Foods meets reasonable prices!! It's a gorgeous brand new store!! This is within walking distance of you, or you can take the 73 bus there and back.
Ashland & Webster station
Mariano's is like a Whole Foods meets reasonable prices!! It's a gorgeous brand new store!! This is within walking distance of you, or you can take the 73 bus there and back.
Arts & Culture
This indie movie theatre is a great place to see some of the best movies, at a very nice theatre. Inside a shopping center in the Lakeview neighborhood.
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Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StThis indie movie theatre is a great place to see some of the best movies, at a very nice theatre. Inside a shopping center in the Lakeview neighborhood.
One of the greatest museums. They always have some wonderful and unique exhibits.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveOne of the greatest museums. They always have some wonderful and unique exhibits.