Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
This lovely bar is on the first floor of my building - they have wine on tap and great little gourmet things to munch on. Very cozy space, especially in the winter with their fireplace.
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Square One
1400 S Michigan AveThis lovely bar is on the first floor of my building - they have wine on tap and great little gourmet things to munch on. Very cozy space, especially in the winter with their fireplace.
They have a sangria flight to pair with your amazing tapas!
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Mercat a la Planxa
638 S Michigan AveThey have a sangria flight to pair with your amazing tapas!
High-end tiki bar (hidden entry via an alleyway) - you will feel like you are on a vacation within a vacation! The drinks and food are fantastic.
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StHigh-end tiki bar (hidden entry via an alleyway) - you will feel like you are on a vacation within a vacation! The drinks and food are fantastic.
Small batch local brews - I know the guys who own this place, go support them!
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Vice District Brewing Company
Small batch local brews - I know the guys who own this place, go support them!
Food Scene
They have a waffle flight - a must-try! Plus, freshly squeezed juices.
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Chicago Waffles
1400 S Michigan AveThey have a waffle flight - a must-try! Plus, freshly squeezed juices.
One of my favorite comfort food spots in town, just a short walk away.
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Eleven City Diner
1112 S Wabash AveOne of my favorite comfort food spots in town, just a short walk away.
Right across the street - a fixture in Chicago. Sadly they've just had a terrible fire that gutted the place, but they are in the process of rebuilding.
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The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
1401 South Michigan AvenueRight across the street - a fixture in Chicago. Sadly they've just had a terrible fire that gutted the place, but they are in the process of rebuilding.
Kurah Mediterranean
1355 S Michigan AveExcellent mediterranean food - very authentic.
They just opened another location right down the street at 1150 S. Michigan Ave (new location not yet listed on Google Maps).
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Burger Bar Chicago - Lincoln Park
1578 North Clybourn AvenueThey just opened another location right down the street at 1150 S. Michigan Ave (new location not yet listed on Google Maps).
Sightseeing
I used to work here - no one loves the animals more than the people who take care of them on the daily. It's consistently voted one of the best aquariums in the country.
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Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrI used to work here - no one loves the animals more than the people who take care of them on the daily. It's consistently voted one of the best aquariums in the country.
So much to see at this historic and internationally acclaimed natural history museum.
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I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrSo much to see at this historic and internationally acclaimed natural history museum.
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrThe planetarium shows are amazing.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StSee the bean, and go ice-skating in the winter!
Just voted the best museum in the world by TripAdvisor. Lots of incredibly famous works of art here.
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveJust voted the best museum in the world by TripAdvisor. Lots of incredibly famous works of art here.
It's free, plus I have friends who work there and they really take great care of the animals. Watch out for one of the male gibbons - he purposely likes to urinate on passers-by - cheeky monkey!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIt's free, plus I have friends who work there and they really take great care of the animals. Watch out for one of the male gibbons - he purposely likes to urinate on passers-by - cheeky monkey!
Just opened - there's an amazing ice skating "ribbon", must check it out.
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StJust opened - there's an amazing ice skating "ribbon", must check it out.
Everything Else
Isifunda seSoldier
1410 Special Olympics DrDa Bears. Need I say more?
Need a prescription, this is your place, and they'll even deliver! They know all their customers by name - I love the owners, love supporting this local business.
Capsule
661 N Wells StNeed a prescription, this is your place, and they'll even deliver! They know all their customers by name - I love the owners, love supporting this local business.
There are shady people that frequent this Walgreens, but it's convenient if Well Future Pharmacy is closed and you are needing something that wasn't available at the Jewel Osco.
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Walgreens
1931 W Cermak RdThere are shady people that frequent this Walgreens, but it's convenient if Well Future Pharmacy is closed and you are needing something that wasn't available at the Jewel Osco.
Arts & Culture
Legends came out of this place - must see a show here while you're in town!
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The Second City
230 W North AveLegends came out of this place - must see a show here while you're in town!
Literally the best movie theater in all of Chicago. Check out the VIP seating section with large cozy seats. You can bring in wine, prosecco, beer & food from the theater's tasty restaurant-lounge.
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I-ShowPlace ICON Theatres ku-Roosevelt Collection nge-ICON•X
1011 S Delano CtLiterally the best movie theater in all of Chicago. Check out the VIP seating section with large cozy seats. You can bring in wine, prosecco, beer & food from the theater's tasty restaurant-lounge.
You can get great deals on performing arts shows here, either in person, or online.
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Hot Tix - Half Price Theatre Tickets
72 E Randolph StYou can get great deals on performing arts shows here, either in person, or online.
Essentials
You can get groceries delivered from here via Instacart.com. Let me know if you're interested and I can send you a special invite code with a discount!
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StYou can get groceries delivered from here via Instacart.com. Let me know if you're interested and I can send you a special invite code with a discount!
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StCheap wine, nearby!
Jewel-Osco
1224 S Wabash AveEverything you need and more
Shopping
Target
1346 E 53rd StOpen 24/7
There are lots of awesome stores at the Shops at the Roosevelt collection, plus the best movie theater in town.
Z Gallerie
1023 S Delano CtThere are lots of awesome stores at the Shops at the Roosevelt collection, plus the best movie theater in town.