Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Nice, casual brunch or lunch spot with some great food. Burger and all breakfast items are delicious
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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
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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
Shake Shack
66 E Ohio StBurgers, cheese fries, enough said! Go at an off time to avoid line
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!
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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!
The Gage
24 S Michigan AveFairly refined Irish pub, great fish and chips...gets busy though
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
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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
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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
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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
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阿德勒天文館
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
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瑪吉戴利公園
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
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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
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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