Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago Style Pizza, a local favorite
Cafe Bionda
1924 S State StGreat Italian food, right around the corner
Starbucks
210 W North AveClosest green giant!
Overflow Coffee Bar
1449 S State StClose to the home, local non-profit coffee shop
Great food, great pizza, casual spot, catch any sports event on their tvs.
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Flo & Santos
1310 S Wabash AveGreat food, great pizza, casual spot, catch any sports event on their tvs.
Delicious coffee and Brunch, next to the lakefront trail and a few blocks from home.
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Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th StDelicious coffee and Brunch, next to the lakefront trail and a few blocks from home.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StLa Cantina
1911 S Michigan AveChinatown
Billy Goat Tavern
Michigan AvenueDuck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton MarketMy favorite place to eat in the city
Latinicity
108 N State StOpart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StAward winning Thai food, try the Tiger cry.
The Burger Point
1900 South State StreetBeef ground in house, build your own burger and BYOB
Motor Row Brewing
2337 S Michigan AveLocal Brewery
Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
61 E Madison StGood pizza, close by good for groups and families.
Everything Else
Most conventions in the city happen here, within walking distance from our home.
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McCormick Place
2301 S King DrMost conventions in the city happen here, within walking distance from our home.
Chinatown
Lots of options for Asian Cuisine, souvenir shops and sights.
Essentials
closest grocery store, deli, fresh food buffet, sushi, organic and vegan options
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Aveclosest grocery store, deli, fresh food buffet, sushi, organic and vegan options
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StThe best grocery store there is!
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StCD One Price Cleaners
2200 S Michigan AveSightseeing
Water Taxi stop to downtown, beautiful views and landscaping
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Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 S Wentworth AveWater Taxi stop to downtown, beautiful views and landscaping
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe bean! The fountains! The epicenter of tourism!
Willis Tower Skydeck
John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueHot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StDrinks & Nightlife
Kroll's South Loop
1736 S Michigan Avevery close, late night spot, great food great drinks
The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen
1301 S Wabash AveJazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth CtKingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBuddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveThe Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayThe Green Door Tavern
678 N Orleans StMonk's Pub
205 W Lake StThree Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StThree Aces
1321 W Taylor StDelicious Food and Drinks
Baderbrau Brewery & Tap
2515 S Wabash AveAwesome atmosphere, good food and beer. Open late
Vice District Brewing Company
Dog Friendly brewery, order food in
Arts & Culture
Isifunda seSoldier
1410 Special Olympics DrAll Bears games, lots of concerts!
Lots of great summer shows, great view
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I-Huntington Bank Pavilion ku-Northerly Island
1300 S Linn White DrLots of great summer shows, great view
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveShedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrAdler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrI-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveIziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore DrGetting Around
Budget Car Rental
801 Chicago AveCTA Red Line
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