Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Tavern On Rush
1031 N Rush St Fantastic drinks and stunning decor!
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StMorton's The Steakhouse
9525 W Bryn Mawr AveHugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
1024 N Rush StNico Osteria
1015 N Rush StLuxbar
18 E Bellevue PlDel Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
58 East W Oak StFIG & OLIVE
104 E Oak StGreat food and drinks, stunning decor.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StFamous for Chicago-style deep-dish pizza
Not a sit-down restaurant - Tacos with a twist (ex. chicken tikka masala taco) and they are open 24/7
46 locals recommend
Velvet Taco
1110 N State StNot a sit-down restaurant - Tacos with a twist (ex. chicken tikka masala taco) and they are open 24/7
Table Fifty-Two
52 West Elm StreetRA Sushi Bar Restaurant
1139 North State StreetGood sushi - their happy hour is worth checking out
Dublin Bar & Grill
1050 N State StIrish pub 0 open 24/7
Francesca's on Chestnut
200 E Chestnut StGreat pancakes (although they have seating, when the weather is good there is usually a line out the door. Going early may save you waiting time)
60 locals recommend
The Original Pancake House
1358 E 47th StGreat pancakes (although they have seating, when the weather is good there is usually a line out the door. Going early may save you waiting time)
Carmine's
1043 N Rush StGreat italian food. Usually the specials for the day are exquisite.
They have everything, from an enormous grocery store where you can have a sit-down meal, to great wine sections, to household/kitchen items. However.......go for the Nutella crepes at the Nutella Bar and the Lavazza espresso coffee.
140 locals recommend
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StThey have everything, from an enormous grocery store where you can have a sit-down meal, to great wine sections, to household/kitchen items. However.......go for the Nutella crepes at the Nutella Bar and the Lavazza espresso coffee.
If you are feeling adventurous - they have a great, unorthodox and delicious menu (bone marrow, pig tails, etc.). They do not accept reservations and it tends to get busy on weekend nights.
99 locals recommend
The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveIf you are feeling adventurous - they have a great, unorthodox and delicious menu (bone marrow, pig tails, etc.). They do not accept reservations and it tends to get busy on weekend nights.
A great place for breakfast or brunch. It tends to get busy the closer it gets to noon, however service is fast and the place is big, so the wait is never too long. We love their "Hey Ricky!" omelet and the "El Torero" scrambler.
27 locals recommend
Yolk - River North
747 N Wells StA great place for breakfast or brunch. It tends to get busy the closer it gets to noon, however service is fast and the place is big, so the wait is never too long. We love their "Hey Ricky!" omelet and the "El Torero" scrambler.
Mastro's Steakhouse
520 N Dearborn StDrinks & Nightlife
A great cozy whiskey bar. It's located in the Waldorf Astoria, entrance is in the little circular driveway that is visible from our condo windows.
Bernard's Bar
11 East Walton StreetA great cozy whiskey bar. It's located in the Waldorf Astoria, entrance is in the little circular driveway that is visible from our condo windows.
Jellyfish
Asian cuisine and good cocktails
The lounge is past the reception desk. Great drinks, stylish decor, and reasonable prices. They make a great old fashioned.
Thompson Chicago
21 E Bellevue PlThe lounge is past the reception desk. Great drinks, stylish decor, and reasonable prices. They make a great old fashioned.
Great rooftop lounge with an inside fireplace and outside fire pits. It gets packed on the weekends - young professionals crowd.
21 locals recommend
Drumbar
201 E Delaware PlGreat rooftop lounge with an inside fireplace and outside fire pits. It gets packed on the weekends - young professionals crowd.
Good variety of drinks. It gets packed on the weekends - young professionals crowd.
11 locals recommend
GreenRiver
259 East Erie StreetGood variety of drinks. It gets packed on the weekends - young professionals crowd.
Spectacular enoteca for the wine lover. Amazing selection of domestic and international wines. The decor resembles a castle's wine cellar.
Disotto Enoteca
200 E Chestnut StSpectacular enoteca for the wine lover. Amazing selection of domestic and international wines. The decor resembles a castle's wine cellar.
Spectacular views. It is often times crowded as it is a trendy touristy spot.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveSpectacular views. It is often times crowded as it is a trendy touristy spot.
NoMi Kitchen
800 Michigan AvenueGood lounge
Great lounge with good drinks, decor, and views. The crowd dresses to impress and it gets busy on the weekends.
30 locals recommend
IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
127 W Huron StGreat lounge with good drinks, decor, and views. The crowd dresses to impress and it gets busy on the weekends.
Shopping
Dolce & Gabbana
68 E Oak StPrada Chicago
30 East Oak StreetGucci
900 North Michigan AvenueJimmy Choo
114 E Oak StLa Perla
34 E Oak StAgent Provocateur
47 East Oak StreetChristian Louboutin Chicago
58 E Oak St900 N Michigan Ave
900 Michigan AvenueWater Tower Place
835 Michigan AveEssentials
Walgreens
4801 N Lincoln AvePotash Markets - State St
875 N State StTreasure Island Foods
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGetting Around
Division & Clark station
Red Line train
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
20 E Randolph StCar Rental
Entertainment & Activities
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn StAMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StNavy Pier
600 E Grand Ave