Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Enso Sushi & Bar
1613 N Damen AveGreat sushi place.
Awesome pancakes. The wait is usually long, especially on the weekends.
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveAwesome pancakes. The wait is usually long, especially on the weekends.
Chef Rick Bayless' take on Mexican street food. Beer on tap and great margaritas.
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Fonda Frontera
1471 North Milwaukee AvenueChef Rick Bayless' take on Mexican street food. Beer on tap and great margaritas.
Cumin
1414 N Milwaukee AveGreat Indian food.
Filter Cafe
1373 North Milwaukee AvenueGreat atmosphere, free wifi.
Highly recommend the afternoon tea service. Reservations are required. http://tipsycakeschicago.com/tipsy-tea/
TipsyCake
1944 North Damen AvenueHighly recommend the afternoon tea service. Reservations are required. http://tipsycakeschicago.com/tipsy-tea/
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
2051 N California AveNear legendary, deliciousness.
Grand Lux Cafe
600 N Michigan AveAsk to sit near a window. Great views of Michigan Ave.
Sofi Restaurant
616 S Dearborn StAuthentic, northern Italian cuisine. Great wine list.
Great Costa Rican food. They are cash only.
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Irazu Costa Rican Restaurant & Catering
1865 N Milwaukee AveGreat Costa Rican food. They are cash only.
Same owners as the near legendary Au Cheval, Small Cheval is literally down the street and serves burgers, fries and adult beverages.
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Small Cheval
1732 N Milwaukee AveSame owners as the near legendary Au Cheval, Small Cheval is literally down the street and serves burgers, fries and adult beverages.
Drinks & Nightlife
A little divey but this is our 'Cheers'. If Seth is bartending, tell him Mark and Hannah sent you.
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SWIG
1469 N Milwaukee AveA little divey but this is our 'Cheers'. If Seth is bartending, tell him Mark and Hannah sent you.
Goose Island Brewhouse
1800 N Clybourn AveMicrobrewery. Many, many beers to choose from.
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveMicrobrewery.
City Winery
1200 W Randolph StGreat winery in the city. I love their rose.
It's a speak easy. A little hard to find where to enter. On the weekend, there will be a wait and a line out the door. That's how you know :-) Check their website for more details.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveIt's a speak easy. A little hard to find where to enter. On the weekend, there will be a wait and a line out the door. That's how you know :-) Check their website for more details.
Another great Chicago piano bar. They hold the 3rd oldest liquor license in the city.
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Zebra Lounge
1220 N State PkwyAnother great Chicago piano bar. They hold the 3rd oldest liquor license in the city.
Everything Else
Alliance Bakery
1736 W Division StGreat bakery.
Another great yoga studio just a little farther away. I recommend Marcelyn Cole or Lindsay Sisti's class.
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Moksha Yoga Center
2528 W Armitage AveAnother great yoga studio just a little farther away. I recommend Marcelyn Cole or Lindsay Sisti's class.
Arts & Culture
A Chicago Institution for live music, especially jazz. I would Uber or take a cab as it's a little far. http://greenmilljazz.com/
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The Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayA Chicago Institution for live music, especially jazz. I would Uber or take a cab as it's a little far. http://greenmilljazz.com/
Redhead Piano Bar
16 W Ontario StGreat live music
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 S Michigan AveWe really enjoy their performances.
Entertainment & Activities
Grant Park is directly next to Millennium Park in the heart of downtown Chicago. There are so many beautiful little space within both parks with great skyline views. We particularly like the Grand Park Music Festival: http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/
It's free with great live, mostly classical, music. We like to pack a picnic and blanket as you will sitting on the lawn.
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Umfestivali wezokuhweba weGrant Park
337 E Randolph StGrant Park is directly next to Millennium Park in the heart of downtown Chicago. There are so many beautiful little space within both parks with great skyline views. We particularly like the Grand Park Music Festival: http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/
It's free with great live, mostly classical, music. We like to pack a picnic and blanket as you will sitting on the lawn.
Getting Around
We are very near both the Damen and Western Blue Stops. The blue line runs from O'hare....super easy if you are flying in from O'hare. It also runs downtown to the Loop.
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Chicago & Milwaukee station
We are very near both the Damen and Western Blue Stops. The blue line runs from O'hare....super easy if you are flying in from O'hare. It also runs downtown to the Loop.
Sightseeing
There is so much to see! Here is a list to get you started :-)
HANNAH & MARK'S RECOMMENDATIONS
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-City-Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour/d673-2985TROLLEY
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Explorer-Pass/d673-3958EXPCHI
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Architecture-River-Cruise/d673-5580ARC
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Segway-Tour/d673-3397CHICAGO
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Lincoln-Park-Bike-Adventure/d673-7598P2
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Walking-Tour-Inside-the-Architecture-of-the-Loop/d673-6475INTARCH
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Tastes-of-Chicago-Bike-Tour-Chicago-Style-Pizza-Beer-Cupcakes-and-Hot-Dogs/d673-3332BITE
TRAVEL COMPANY & WEBSITE LISTS
http://travel.usnews.com/Chicago_IL/Things_To_Do/
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/chicago
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g35805-Activities-Chicago_Illinois.html
http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/the-layover/travel-guides/48-hours-in-chicago-travel-guide
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Chicago Loop
There is so much to see! Here is a list to get you started :-)
HANNAH & MARK'S RECOMMENDATIONS
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-City-Hop-on-Hop-off-Tour/d673-2985TROLLEY
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Explorer-Pass/d673-3958EXPCHI
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Architecture-River-Cruise/d673-5580ARC
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Segway-Tour/d673-3397CHICAGO
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Lincoln-Park-Bike-Adventure/d673-7598P2
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Chicago-Walking-Tour-Inside-the-Architecture-of-the-Loop/d673-6475INTARCH
http://www.viator.com/tours/Chicago/Tastes-of-Chicago-Bike-Tour-Chicago-Style-Pizza-Beer-Cupcakes-and-Hot-Dogs/d673-3332BITE
TRAVEL COMPANY & WEBSITE LISTS
http://travel.usnews.com/Chicago_IL/Things_To_Do/
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/chicago
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g35805-Activities-Chicago_Illinois.html
http://www.travelchannel.com/shows/the-layover/travel-guides/48-hours-in-chicago-travel-guide