Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Great food and ambience! Very lively and fun. There are no reservations and the wait is long. However, they serve wine all the out till Michigan avenue. Make this an experience, it is my favorite!
99 recommandé par les habitants
The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveGreat food and ambience! Very lively and fun. There are no reservations and the wait is long. However, they serve wine all the out till Michigan avenue. Make this an experience, it is my favorite!
Quiet and cozy, this is best modern twist on southern comfort food.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Table Fifty-Two
52 West Elm StreetQuiet and cozy, this is best modern twist on southern comfort food.
Very lively and fun! Best ceviche in town. Have the potato based grilled dishes too. Can't think of what I dislike here .... maybe the restrooms.
33 recommandé par les habitants
Tanta Chicago
118 W Grand AveVery lively and fun! Best ceviche in town. Have the potato based grilled dishes too. Can't think of what I dislike here .... maybe the restrooms.
lively, fun but dim lit (in case that bothers you). Most days it is easy to get in. Has good Old Fashioned cocktails and great food! Definitely have the octopus, truffle pasta here
66 recommandé par les habitants
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie Stlively, fun but dim lit (in case that bothers you). Most days it is easy to get in. Has good Old Fashioned cocktails and great food! Definitely have the octopus, truffle pasta here
Based on speakeasy concept, Untitled turns into a nightclub after dinner service. Whiskey room has a very good collection! Nightclub where you don't have to pay to get in and plenty room to sit.
49 recommandé par les habitants
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StBased on speakeasy concept, Untitled turns into a nightclub after dinner service. Whiskey room has a very good collection! Nightclub where you don't have to pay to get in and plenty room to sit.
Cheap and quick! Absolutely yumm. Healthier options available on a lettuce wrap. This place is open through 4am
46 recommandé par les habitants
Velvet Taco
1110 N State StCheap and quick! Absolutely yumm. Healthier options available on a lettuce wrap. This place is open through 4am
Ramen and noodles. Budget restaurant line by a famous Chicago chef
15 recommandé par les habitants
Slurping Turtle
116 W Hubbard StRamen and noodles. Budget restaurant line by a famous Chicago chef
Everyone needs try Top Chef Stephanie Izzard's Girl and the Goat! Reservations are difficult here, but 1/3rd of the restaurant is walk-in. Grab a spot on the couches to your left when you enter.
496 recommandé par les habitants
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StEveryone needs try Top Chef Stephanie Izzard's Girl and the Goat! Reservations are difficult here, but 1/3rd of the restaurant is walk-in. Grab a spot on the couches to your left when you enter.
Stephanie Izzard's diner right across from her restaurant. Tables have a long wait, sit at the bar for food or enjoy great bloody marys while you wait
160 recommandé par les habitants
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StStephanie Izzard's diner right across from her restaurant. Tables have a long wait, sit at the bar for food or enjoy great bloody marys while you wait
Dim sum brunch needs to be at Phoenix. Take the Red Line to Cermak and walk to the restaurant.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Phoenix Restaurant
2131 S Archer AveDim sum brunch needs to be at Phoenix. Take the Red Line to Cermak and walk to the restaurant.
You will love sitting in this glass tea house with a fireplace and a relaxing vibe
6 recommandé par les habitants
Argo Tea
871 N Wabash AveYou will love sitting in this glass tea house with a fireplace and a relaxing vibe
Everything Else
The Second City
230 W North AveCatch a comedy show here, always great!
North Avenue Beach
Definitely walk to the beach on a nice sunny day
Use this to buy coffee from Intelligentsia, all ready to eat food and general grocery shopping (food, milk, eggs, meat, etc.). Plum Market is too expensive to buy general store items
64 recommandé par les habitants
Plum Market Old Town
1233 N Wells StUse this to buy coffee from Intelligentsia, all ready to eat food and general grocery shopping (food, milk, eggs, meat, etc.). Plum Market is too expensive to buy general store items
Use this to buy general store items like water, napkins, paper towels and other sundries
675 recommandé par les habitants
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayUse this to buy general store items like water, napkins, paper towels and other sundries
Try out Soul Cycle, spinning gym that recently released a $100m IPO. First timers for $20. Carry your own water to avoid extra $2. My favorite trainers are Jaclyn, Kristen, Kellan
SoulCycle OLTN - Old Town
1225 N Wells StTry out Soul Cycle, spinning gym that recently released a $100m IPO. First timers for $20. Carry your own water to avoid extra $2. My favorite trainers are Jaclyn, Kristen, Kellan
Probably the only museum i've been to multiple times. Check their website for any after hours parties. Great Picasso, Georges Seurat, Monet
1159 recommandé par les habitants
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveProbably the only museum i've been to multiple times. Check their website for any after hours parties. Great Picasso, Georges Seurat, Monet
I feel like a kid again. Explains the science behind a lot of natural phenomena and modern technology
483 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore DrI feel like a kid again. Explains the science behind a lot of natural phenomena and modern technology
This is shopping all in one place! As one gets closer to Oak street, stores are high end luxury lines.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Michigan Avenue
This is shopping all in one place! As one gets closer to Oak street, stores are high end luxury lines.
Drinks & Nightlife
RAMEN-SAN
219 N Green StGreat ramen place! Open late
Burgers are the best here! I don't eat beef but only hear raving reviews. 1-2 hour wait on weekends.
620 recommandé par les habitants
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBurgers are the best here! I don't eat beef but only hear raving reviews. 1-2 hour wait on weekends.
Another favorite of mine! Great sushi. I do not eat beef but all my friends absolutely love the wagyu here
48 recommandé par les habitants
Momotaro
820 W Lake StAnother favorite of mine! Great sushi. I do not eat beef but all my friends absolutely love the wagyu here
In the heart of Viagra Triangle (yes, that is the local Chicago name for this neighborhood), Nico has very tasty pastas and desserts. Pricey though
26 recommandé par les habitants
Nico Osteria
1015 N Rush StIn the heart of Viagra Triangle (yes, that is the local Chicago name for this neighborhood), Nico has very tasty pastas and desserts. Pricey though