Margarita & Mike's Chicago Guidebook
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When travelling on the Blue Line from O'Hare, this will be your Metro "L" stop closest to the Building.
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Clark/Lake station
When travelling on the Blue Line from O'Hare, this will be your Metro "L" stop closest to the Building.
Food Scene
One of my Favorite Chicago Restaurants
http://thepurplepigchicago.com/
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The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveOne of my Favorite Chicago Restaurants
http://thepurplepigchicago.com/
Owned & operated by Top Chef winner Stephanie Izzard, this is one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in. No reservation? Don't worry. They usually accommodate you.
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StOwned & operated by Top Chef winner Stephanie Izzard, this is one of the best restaurants I have ever eaten in. No reservation? Don't worry. They usually accommodate you.
Although known for their (very good) BBQ, the smoked Salmon is out of this world & they have great cocktails.
http://greenstreetmeats.com/
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Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StAlthough known for their (very good) BBQ, the smoked Salmon is out of this world & they have great cocktails.
http://greenstreetmeats.com/
Looking for something less pricey than Girl and the Goat? Try the Little Goat Diner. Same owner, Same quality, quicker service and cheaper prices
http://www.littlegoatchicago.com/
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Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StLooking for something less pricey than Girl and the Goat? Try the Little Goat Diner. Same owner, Same quality, quicker service and cheaper prices
http://www.littlegoatchicago.com/
Best brunch in the immediate area. Usually packed in the mornings, but it's worth the wait. about a 5 min walk from the apartment.
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Yolk Streeterville
355 E Ohio StBest brunch in the immediate area. Usually packed in the mornings, but it's worth the wait. about a 5 min walk from the apartment.
The best burger you've ever had in your life. Add the Bacon & the Egg. Don't ask questions. Just trust me.
http://auchevalchicago.com/
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StThe best burger you've ever had in your life. Add the Bacon & the Egg. Don't ask questions. Just trust me.
http://auchevalchicago.com/
Ok, so I love pizza. Who doesn't? I also love deep dish Chicago pizza, and the city certainly has a lot of options. Giordano's, Pizano's, etc. The best?
CPOGC. It's a pizza pie bowl made by heaven.
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Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
2121 North Clark StreetOk, so I love pizza. Who doesn't? I also love deep dish Chicago pizza, and the city certainly has a lot of options. Giordano's, Pizano's, etc. The best?
CPOGC. It's a pizza pie bowl made by heaven.
Great Ramen. Truly Great Ramen. In the Lakeview neighborhood
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Strings Ramen Shop Lakeview
919 W Belmont AveGreat Ramen. Truly Great Ramen. In the Lakeview neighborhood
The best Asian fusion in the city. A beautiful space and every single thing on their expansive Menu is delicious.
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Sunda
110 W Illinois StThe best Asian fusion in the city. A beautiful space and every single thing on their expansive Menu is delicious.
Arts & Culture
The most beautiful aquarium I have ever been to (and I've been to quite a few!)
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Aquarium Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrThe most beautiful aquarium I have ever been to (and I've been to quite a few!)
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StWant to catch a movie? the AMC is a 5 min walk away!
Navy Pier is fun! Don't listen to what the cynical locals say. I always enjoy walking around it and there's always something fun going on.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveNavy Pier is fun! Don't listen to what the cynical locals say. I always enjoy walking around it and there's always something fun going on.
Considered the most renown Shakespeare Theatre outside of the Globe in London, Chicago 'Shakes' puts out some great productions through the year. Under 35?https://www.chicagoshakes.com/cst20
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E Grand AveConsidered the most renown Shakespeare Theatre outside of the Globe in London, Chicago 'Shakes' puts out some great productions through the year. Under 35?https://www.chicagoshakes.com/cst20
Drinks & Nightlife
Thinking of going on top of the Sears? Save yourself the fair and head to the Hancock Tower's Signature Lounge instead. Don't pay the fare for the view, instead head to the cocktail lounge. Same Views
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThinking of going on top of the Sears? Save yourself the fair and head to the Hancock Tower's Signature Lounge instead. Don't pay the fare for the view, instead head to the cocktail lounge. Same Views
The best rooftop bar with the best views. Both locals and tourists flock to this beautiful bar located on top of the Eclectic Lincoln Hotel located near Lincoln Park. http://www.jparkerchicago.com/
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StThe best rooftop bar with the best views. Both locals and tourists flock to this beautiful bar located on top of the Eclectic Lincoln Hotel located near Lincoln Park. http://www.jparkerchicago.com/
Yearning for a Miami Vibe Rooftop Bar? Then this is the one for you. Flashy, colorful, sexy. The Wit's rooftop bar is muy caliente.
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theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
201 N State StYearning for a Miami Vibe Rooftop Bar? Then this is the one for you. Flashy, colorful, sexy. The Wit's rooftop bar is muy caliente.
A Tiki Bar that wont be great for your wallet, but amazing for your pallet and Instagram feed.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StA Tiki Bar that wont be great for your wallet, but amazing for your pallet and Instagram feed.
The Hangge-Uppe
14 W Elm StTHE dive bar. Periodt.
Sightseeing
If you visit Chicago you just have to go. 15 min walk from the Apartment!
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Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StIf you visit Chicago you just have to go. 15 min walk from the Apartment!
It's a beautiful outdoor Zoo! and the best part? It's free!
http://www.lpzoo.org/
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIt's a beautiful outdoor Zoo! and the best part? It's free!
http://www.lpzoo.org/
You have to ride the Metra train (found in Ogilvy station) to get to the botanical gardens, but it's worth it!
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Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook RdYou have to ride the Metra train (found in Ogilvy station) to get to the botanical gardens, but it's worth it!