Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Nice, casual brunch or lunch spot with some great food. Burger and all breakfast items are delicious
16 molta ag muintir na háite
Eggy's Diner
333 E Benton PlNice, casual brunch or lunch spot with some great food. Burger and all breakfast items are delicious
Easy Mexican spot with fairly refined menu. Octopus and lamb are very good, and tacos are tasty. Good Margaritas
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Mezcalina Mexican Restaurant
333 E Benton PlEasy Mexican spot with fairly refined menu. Octopus and lamb are very good, and tacos are tasty. Good Margaritas
Burgers, cheese fries, enough said! Go at an off time to avoid line
28 molta ag muintir na háite
Shake Shack
66 E Ohio StBurgers, cheese fries, enough said! Go at an off time to avoid line
If weather is nice try to post up on the patio for buckets of beers and tacos
1176 molta ag muintir na háite
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveIf weather is nice try to post up on the patio for buckets of beers and tacos
New Haven style pizza and great beers (they brew their own). The White Clam Pizza is my favorite, but standard red pizza is great too!
488 molta ag muintir na háite
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveNew Haven style pizza and great beers (they brew their own). The White Clam Pizza is my favorite, but standard red pizza is great too!
Fairly refined Irish pub, great fish and chips...gets busy though
49 molta ag muintir na háite
The Gage
24 S Michigan AveFairly refined Irish pub, great fish and chips...gets busy though
Awesome outdoor seating, great BBQ, beers, whiskey
107 molta ag muintir na háite
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StAwesome outdoor seating, great BBQ, beers, whiskey
Classic Italian, large portions...you can get half portions of pasta if you want to eat a little lighter, or share
65 molta ag muintir na háite
Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells StClassic Italian, large portions...you can get half portions of pasta if you want to eat a little lighter, or share
Korean BBQ, ask for a grill table and do chef's tasting if you want a more interactive experience $60 per person
20 molta ag muintir na háite
bellyQ
1400 W Randolph StKorean BBQ, ask for a grill table and do chef's tasting if you want a more interactive experience $60 per person
Drinks & Nightlife
Hidden gem, no sign on door, just a giant graffiti mural, directly across from Big Star. My favorite cocktail spot...no phone allowed, no TV's, good ambiance
355 molta ag muintir na háite
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveHidden gem, no sign on door, just a giant graffiti mural, directly across from Big Star. My favorite cocktail spot...no phone allowed, no TV's, good ambiance
Everything Else
The best view of the city after a nice run or bike ride. About 2 miles from the apartment
393 molta ag muintir na háite
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrThe best view of the city after a nice run or bike ride. About 2 miles from the apartment
Fun park to walk through, connected to the Bean by BP Bridge, also rock climbing if you want to get adventurous
175 molta ag muintir na háite
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StFun park to walk through, connected to the Bean by BP Bridge, also rock climbing if you want to get adventurous
Arts & Culture
Hilarious improv, all stages are good even if the main stage is booked, which it is most weekend nights - buy tix in advance
433 molta ag muintir na háite
The Second City
230 W North AveHilarious improv, all stages are good even if the main stage is booked, which it is most weekend nights - buy tix in advance
Sightseeing
great views of city and perfect place to take a stroll along the river. Easy access from Wacker down stairs or through park. City Winery and Belgian beer place are great places for drink
273 molta ag muintir na háite
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Drgreat views of city and perfect place to take a stroll along the river. Easy access from Wacker down stairs or through park. City Winery and Belgian beer place are great places for drink
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveAll groceries you would need, good wine and beer selection