Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StOne of the best restaurants in Chicago.
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StSister restaurant to Girl & the Goat
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveFamous Chicago Deep Dish (2nd best in my opinion to Art of Pizza)
Artopolis Bakery, Cafe & Agora
306 S Halsted StGreek bakery/restauraunt
Starbucks
210 W North Avestarbucks
Caffè RōM
180 N Stetson AveCoffee
M 2 Cafe
850 W Jackson BlvdCoffee
Greek Islands
200 S Halsted StBest Greek food in the area
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StAnother top rated restaurant in Chicago.
Blackbird Restaurant
619 W Randolph StHighly rated American restaurant.
Cafecito
7 N Wells StCuban coffee
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie StFrench steakhouse
Meli Cafe
301 S Halsted StFruit smoothies
Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StAmazing outdoor eating area. Italian.
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveExcellent thin crust pizza
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveBest thin crust pizza in Chicago
Sepia
123 N Jefferson StTop rated restaurant.
Blaze Pizza
953 W Belmont AveExcellent, quick thin crust pizza open till 8pm
Chipotle Mexican Grill
East 53rd StreetChipotle open till 8pm
Lou Mitchell's
565 W Jackson BlvdFamous breakfast place
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StAmazing Chicago hot dog & Italian beef place
The Art of Pizza
3033 N Ashland AveTHE BEST Deep Dish in Chicago.
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StExcellent California style restaurant
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StThe best tapas in Chicago; really good!
Morton's The Steakhouse
9525 W Bryn Mawr AveOriginal Morton's Steakhouse
Billy Goat Tavern
Michigan AvenueFamous Chicago burger joint
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark StRick Bayless Mexican restaurant; really good!
XOCO
65 N Clark StAnother Rick Baylesss Mexican restauraunt; amazing sandwiches!
When you want more than spanikopita and gyros, David Schneider's authentic regional Greek fare (and amazing Greek wine list) beckon you to this beautiful dining room in Wicker Park.
30 locals recommend
Taxim
1558 N Milwaukee AveWhen you want more than spanikopita and gyros, David Schneider's authentic regional Greek fare (and amazing Greek wine list) beckon you to this beautiful dining room in Wicker Park.
BYO policy and a chef who cooked under Thomas Keller preparing a globally influenced menu. Good for a romantic dinner.
62 locals recommend
Ruxbin
851 North Ashland AvenueBYO policy and a chef who cooked under Thomas Keller preparing a globally influenced menu. Good for a romantic dinner.
Acclaimed chef Bill Kim takes Korean barbecue to a different level at this Randolph Street destination that now features his original noodle spot, Urban Belly, right next door.
20 locals recommend
bellyQ
1400 W Randolph StAcclaimed chef Bill Kim takes Korean barbecue to a different level at this Randolph Street destination that now features his original noodle spot, Urban Belly, right next door.
Carnivale
702 West Fulton StreetLatin fusion cuisine in a colorful and vibrant environment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StGood Burgers--long wait usually
The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketExcellent brunch.
Gilt Bar
230 W Kinzie StLounge, bar.
The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketGet expensive, but delicious drinks from this lounge.
Maude's Liquor Bar
114 N Green StFrench bar.
Paola's Vinum
328 S Jefferson StCool wine bar
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W Randolph StPopular bar
Topolobampo
445 N Clark StAnother Rick Bayless Mexican restaurant--the more expensive one.
Chef/owner John Manion continues to crank out empanadas and other chef-driven Latin fare among the big boys on Fulton Market. A fresh remodeling and inventive cocktails, even without opening beverage
28 locals recommend
La Sirena Clandestina
954 W Fulton MarketChef/owner John Manion continues to crank out empanadas and other chef-driven Latin fare among the big boys on Fulton Market. A fresh remodeling and inventive cocktails, even without opening beverage
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StVery cool punch bar!
The gorgeous, expansive Japanese restaurant from the Boka Group serves nearly every style of Japanese food and drink one could imagine -- and does them all well.
48 locals recommend
Momotaro
820 W Lake StThe gorgeous, expansive Japanese restaurant from the Boka Group serves nearly every style of Japanese food and drink one could imagine -- and does them all well.
Sightseeing
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrSears Tower
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StThe Bean
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St.
Grant Park
337 E Randolph St.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrAquarium
Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave.
Arts & Culture
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the best Art Museums in the world.
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StMovie theater
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCubs stadium.
United Center
1901 W Madison StChicago Bulls play here
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveExcellent grocer
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StWhole Foods
Walgreens
1931 W Cermak Rd24/7 Walgreens
Walmart Neighborhood Market
2551 W Cermak Rd.
Everything Else
McCormick Place
2301 S King Drconferences are often held here
Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal StMetra trains
Clinton Blue Line Station
Blue Line CTA to O'Hare
Grand
502 N Milwaukee AveBlue Line CTA to O'Hare
Quincy station
220 S Wells StBrown Line will take you to north Chicago
Chase Bank
2228 S Western AveChase Bank
Bank of America Financial Center
4758 N Racine AveBank of America bank
Shopping
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey Pkwy7-Eleven
7-Eleven
958 W Diversey Pkwy7-Eleven
CVS Pharmacy
1101 W Jackson BlvdTarget