Guidebook for Chicago

Jill
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Amazing under the radar authentic Italian Restaurant. Everything on the menu is good. Easy to walk to, free valet parking, and they deliver.
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Mart Anthony's
1200 W Hubbard St
9 místní doporučují
Amazing under the radar authentic Italian Restaurant. Everything on the menu is good. Easy to walk to, free valet parking, and they deliver.
Great breakfast spot! Easy parking. Only a small wait on weekends for brunch.
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The Breakfast Club and Grill
1381 W Hubbard St
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Great breakfast spot! Easy parking. Only a small wait on weekends for brunch.
One of my favorite Italian Restaurants in Chicago! Amazing wine list and perfect service. Great for business lunch or romantic dates. A few block walk to United Center! Doesn't hurt to make a reservation. Ask for Dave- tell him Jill sent you.
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Viaggio Restaurant Chicago
1027 W Madison St
13 místní doporučují
One of my favorite Italian Restaurants in Chicago! Amazing wine list and perfect service. Great for business lunch or romantic dates. A few block walk to United Center! Doesn't hurt to make a reservation. Ask for Dave- tell him Jill sent you.
Really cool spot. Great to work from or take a date. There are tons of really trendy places on that block. Go explore!
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Sawada Coffee
112 N Green St
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Really cool spot. Great to work from or take a date. There are tons of really trendy places on that block. Go explore!
Great outdoor patio! In the middle of everything going on in the Fulton Market District/West Loop.
66 místní doporučují
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green St
66 místní doporučují
Great outdoor patio! In the middle of everything going on in the Fulton Market District/West Loop.
I think one of the best burgers in Chicago- just a few blocks away from my place.
Maillard Tavern
494 N Milwaukee Ave
I think one of the best burgers in Chicago- just a few blocks away from my place.
Donuts with sundae-style toppings, plus gelato & coffee, doled out in hip digs with sidewalk seats.
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BomboBar
832 W Randolph St
11 místní doporučují
Donuts with sundae-style toppings, plus gelato & coffee, doled out in hip digs with sidewalk seats.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great neighborhood bar- walking distance from my place. They have popcorn, fun music, cheap drinks, friendly staff, bar games (darts, pool, and more). Open late.
Clover Sports and Leisure
722 W Grand Ave
Great neighborhood bar- walking distance from my place. They have popcorn, fun music, cheap drinks, friendly staff, bar games (darts, pool, and more). Open late.
Rock- & blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus live music.
64 místní doporučují
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn St
64 místní doporučují
Rock- & blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus live music.
Tiki drinks (flaming options included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a retro Polynesian-island setting. Next to tons of other bars and restaurants!
125 místní doporučují
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark St
125 místní doporučují
Tiki drinks (flaming options included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a retro Polynesian-island setting. Next to tons of other bars and restaurants!
If you're into electronic music, check out the line up! https://www.themidchicago.com/
29 místní doporučují
The Mid
306 N Halsted St
29 místní doporučují
If you're into electronic music, check out the line up! https://www.themidchicago.com/
Named a "River North party paradise" by Rolling Stone Magazine, Spybar is Chicago's perfect cross between a high octane nightclub and intimate lounge. There might be a line and cover....http://www.spybarchicago.com/
19 místní doporučují
Spybar
646 N Franklin St
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Named a "River North party paradise" by Rolling Stone Magazine, Spybar is Chicago's perfect cross between a high octane nightclub and intimate lounge. There might be a line and cover....http://www.spybarchicago.com/

Entertainment & Activities

Home to the Chicago Bulls (Basketball) and Blackhawks (Ice Hockey)! They also host concerts!
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United Center
1901 W Madison St
200 místní doporučují
Home to the Chicago Bulls (Basketball) and Blackhawks (Ice Hockey)! They also host concerts!
Wrigley Field is a baseball park located on the North Side of Chicago in Lakeview (aka Wrigleyville) and is home to the iconic Chicago Cubs!
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
1004 místní doporučují
Wrigley Field is a baseball park located on the North Side of Chicago in Lakeview (aka Wrigleyville) and is home to the iconic Chicago Cubs!

Essentials

1 block from my place. Free parking and delivery too!
675 místní doporučují
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 místní doporučují
1 block from my place. Free parking and delivery too!
and Pharmacy. They sell alcohol, but not cigarettes.
135 místní doporučují
CVS
2427 W Chicago Ave
135 místní doporučují
and Pharmacy. They sell alcohol, but not cigarettes.

Shopping

Really cute women's clothing store on Madison in West Loop. Forgot an outfit- you'll find one here.
Tribeca Boutique
1035 W Madison St
Really cute women's clothing store on Madison in West Loop. Forgot an outfit- you'll find one here.
Contemporary baby gifts, stationery, home decor, wedding party accessories & personal indulgences.
The Fig Tree
1037 W Madison St
Contemporary baby gifts, stationery, home decor, wedding party accessories & personal indulgences.
Free Whiskey while you shop!
Billy Reid
845 W Randolph St
Free Whiskey while you shop!

Getting Around

1 block from my place in front of Jewel Grocery Store.
Divvy Station: Desplaines St & Kinzie St
1 block from my place in front of Jewel Grocery Store.
Trains to the burbs and beyond - just blocks away from my place.
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Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal St
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Trains to the burbs and beyond - just blocks away from my place.
A couple minute walk to trains that go out to the burbs. Check schedules.
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Ogilvie Transportation Center station
500 W Madison St
33 místní doporučují
A couple minute walk to trains that go out to the burbs. Check schedules.
Connect on the Green or Pink Line CTA Train to go just about anywhere in the city! 2 minute walk! https://www.transitchicago.com/station/clil/
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Clinton station
540 W Lake St
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Connect on the Green or Pink Line CTA Train to go just about anywhere in the city! 2 minute walk! https://www.transitchicago.com/station/clil/

Everything Else

Walk the Chicago River and stop at bars, restaurants, sightsee, and more! https://www.chicagoriverwalk.us/
273 místní doporučují
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
273 místní doporučují
Walk the Chicago River and stop at bars, restaurants, sightsee, and more! https://www.chicagoriverwalk.us/
Check out their store that's open to the public! The smell of chocolate is amazing in the neighborhood!
9 místní doporučují
Blommer Chocolate Company
600 W Kinzie St
9 místní doporučují
Check out their store that's open to the public! The smell of chocolate is amazing in the neighborhood!