Guidebook for Chicago
Everything Else
Year-round, indoor marketplace providing permanent, convenient & personal access to local artisans & purveyors. Pick up a smoothie, crepe or banh mi sandwich and end w/ a raw dessert and coffee.
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Chicago French Market
131 N Clinton StYear-round, indoor marketplace providing permanent, convenient & personal access to local artisans & purveyors. Pick up a smoothie, crepe or banh mi sandwich and end w/ a raw dessert and coffee.
Have only been for a volunteer event, but it was gorgeous. Will get over for an opera one of these days.
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Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N Upper Wacker DrHave only been for a volunteer event, but it was gorgeous. Will get over for an opera one of these days.
Formerly known as the Sears Tower. We have a great view from our rooftop. Maybe one day I'll get up to the deck.
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Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrFormerly known as the Sears Tower. We have a great view from our rooftop. Maybe one day I'll get up to the deck.
I love the ferris wheel. Very pretty at night...make sure you check out the fireworks schedule. You can also catch a 3D film at the IMAX.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveI love the ferris wheel. Very pretty at night...make sure you check out the fireworks schedule. You can also catch a 3D film at the IMAX.
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrSo pretty.
Shopping
The Merchandise Mart is the world’s largest commercial building, wholesale design center & 1 of Chicago’s premier international business locations. The Mart spans two city blocks and rises 25 stories.
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Merchandise Mart
The Merchandise Mart is the world’s largest commercial building, wholesale design center & 1 of Chicago’s premier international business locations. The Mart spans two city blocks and rises 25 stories.
If you're an Oprah fan...her studio is just around the corner.
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John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueIf you're an Oprah fan...her studio is just around the corner.
Food Scene
Upscale sports bar. The name gives a nod to city's 2 major sports teams, plus a hint at the subtle stock market theme throughout. Note stock ticker across main bar & menu "The Wells Street Journal."
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Bull & Bear
431 North Wells StreetUpscale sports bar. The name gives a nod to city's 2 major sports teams, plus a hint at the subtle stock market theme throughout. Note stock ticker across main bar & menu "The Wells Street Journal."
From the team that created Blackbird and avec restaurants, The Publican is a new beer-focused restaurant located at 845 W. Fulton in Chicago.
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The Publican
837 W Fulton MarketFrom the team that created Blackbird and avec restaurants, The Publican is a new beer-focused restaurant located at 845 W. Fulton in Chicago.
Available Anytime: Paramount Room's celebrated $10 Kobe Burger. Rated "Bib Gourmand" by The Michelin Guide! Craft beer.
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Paramount Room
415 N Milwaukee AveAvailable Anytime: Paramount Room's celebrated $10 Kobe Burger. Rated "Bib Gourmand" by The Michelin Guide! Craft beer.
Okay...So I haven't been, but am dying to go. Have heard only good things.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrOkay...So I haven't been, but am dying to go. Have heard only good things.
Like vegan & raw food in a hip setting? This is your place. I love all of Karyn's restaurants and highly recommend the crab cake. I'm a fish eater, but this cake is out of this world yummy.
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Karyn's On Green
130 South Green StreetLike vegan & raw food in a hip setting? This is your place. I love all of Karyn's restaurants and highly recommend the crab cake. I'm a fish eater, but this cake is out of this world yummy.
Karyn's Cooked
738 N Wells StLike comfort vegan food? This is your spot.
English has consistently great pub fare, a vast selection of English beers and a commitment to music, featuring some of Chicago’s top DJ’s mixing the last 40 years of British and American Pop Rock.
English Bar & Restaurant
English has consistently great pub fare, a vast selection of English beers and a commitment to music, featuring some of Chicago’s top DJ’s mixing the last 40 years of British and American Pop Rock.
Sunda New Asian is an award-winning restaurant at the vanguard of America’s New Asian movement showcasing Eastern Asian and Southeast Asian regional cuisine.
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Sunda
110 W Illinois StSunda New Asian is an award-winning restaurant at the vanguard of America’s New Asian movement showcasing Eastern Asian and Southeast Asian regional cuisine.
“Our goal for the menu was to create food we like to eat,” says R.J. HUB 51 is providing both a great time and wonderful food.
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Hub 51
51 W Hubbard St“Our goal for the menu was to create food we like to eat,” says R.J. HUB 51 is providing both a great time and wonderful food.
Wow...Stephanie Izard pulls off food combos you'd only dream of. Space is fab. Atmosphere is cozy, but bustling. & staff bring there own personality & seem to really take pride in & enjoy their work.
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Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph StWow...Stephanie Izard pulls off food combos you'd only dream of. Space is fab. Atmosphere is cozy, but bustling. & staff bring there own personality & seem to really take pride in & enjoy their work.
Sushi Wabi
842 West Randolph StreetGreat specialty rolls.
On Magnificent Mile. Collab of Chefs Scott Harris--Mia Francesca, Tony Mantuano--Spiaggia, Jimmy Bannos & Jimmy Bannos Jr.--Heaven on Seven. Housemade charcuterie, cheeses & classic Med fare + wine.
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The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveOn Magnificent Mile. Collab of Chefs Scott Harris--Mia Francesca, Tony Mantuano--Spiaggia, Jimmy Bannos & Jimmy Bannos Jr.--Heaven on Seven. Housemade charcuterie, cheeses & classic Med fare + wine.
Drinks & Nightlife
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StExcellent city views. Cool scene. Great drinks.
Vertigo Sky Lounge
2 West Erie StreetDid you stay rooftop?