Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Pancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
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Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph StPancakes & other big portions of American eats draw hungry folks to this breakfast-lunch cafe.
Informal spot for fried, grilled, broiled or blackened seafood served straight or in tacos & subs.
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Brown Bag Seafood Co.
340 E Randolph StInformal spot for fried, grilled, broiled or blackened seafood served straight or in tacos & subs.
Branch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.
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Snarf's Sandwiches
180 N Stetson AveBranch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.
Venue serving upgraded takes on pub food & a long beer list in a TV-lined room with communal seats.
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Sweetwater Tavern and Grille
225 Michigan AveVenue serving upgraded takes on pub food & a long beer list in a TV-lined room with communal seats.
Counter-serve chain known for sandwiches & pizzas made with hearth-fired flatbreads, plus salads.
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Cosi
233 N Michigan AveCounter-serve chain known for sandwiches & pizzas made with hearth-fired flatbreads, plus salads.
Casual spot serving gourmet sandwiches made with organic ingredients on pretzel bread.
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Hannah's Bretzel
233 N Michigan AveCasual spot serving gourmet sandwiches made with organic ingredients on pretzel bread.
Retro-style counter-serve chain known for made-to-order toasted sandwiches, salads & baked goods.
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Potbelly Sandwich Shop
2264 N Lincoln AveRetro-style counter-serve chain known for made-to-order toasted sandwiches, salads & baked goods.
Bi-level, contemporary pub featuring upscale American comfort food, cocktails & an outdoor patio.
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Tavern at the Park
130 E Randolph StBi-level, contemporary pub featuring upscale American comfort food, cocktails & an outdoor patio.
Seafood, steaks & classic American fare are served at this contemporary restaurant with rooftop bar.
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III Forks
180 N Field BlvdSeafood, steaks & classic American fare are served at this contemporary restaurant with rooftop bar.
Italian-style coffee shop pressing espresso & panini in bright, modern quarters.
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Caffè RōM
180 N Stetson AveItalian-style coffee shop pressing espresso & panini in bright, modern quarters.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bi-level Italian dining space in the iconic Aqua Tower with upstairs restaurant & downstairs bar.
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Filini Bar and Restaurant
221 N Columbus DrBi-level Italian dining space in the iconic Aqua Tower with upstairs restaurant & downstairs bar.
A summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.
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ROOF on theWit
201 N State StA summer hotspot on the 27th floor of theWit Hotel, with skyline views & upmarket cocktails.
British and American grub served all day in red-accented modern digs with a social-club feel.
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The Commons Club
203 N Wabash AveBritish and American grub served all day in red-accented modern digs with a social-club feel.
Sleek & airy cocktail lounge at the Hyatt Regency with a long bar, sports on TV & views of downtown.
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BIG Bar
151 E Wacker DrSleek & airy cocktail lounge at the Hyatt Regency with a long bar, sports on TV & views of downtown.
Informal cafe/bar on the 7th floor of a condo offering American eats & drinks, plus TVs & DJ nights.
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Seven Bar and Restaurant
400 E Randolph StInformal cafe/bar on the 7th floor of a condo offering American eats & drinks, plus TVs & DJ nights.
Sightseeing
Urban Kayaks
55 Chicago RiverwalkCanoe & Kayak Rental Service
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrLong-standing drawbridge honoring a founder of Chicago & decorated with sculptures & plaques.
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Isibhulali saseDuSable
333 Michigan AveLong-standing drawbridge honoring a founder of Chicago & decorated with sculptures & plaques.
Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
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Umgangatho wezulu
201 E Randolph StHuge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
Bike and Roll Chicago - Millennium Park (34 S. Michigan Ave)
34 S Michigan AveDuSable Harbor
111 N Lake Shore DrPublic sculpture with a pair of 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Jaume Plensa, a Catalan.
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I-Crown Fountain
201 E Randolph StPublic sculpture with a pair of 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Jaume Plensa, a Catalan.
Parks & Nature
4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.
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Lake Shore East Park
450 E Benton Pl4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains.
Maggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park in the Loop community area of Chicago. It is near the Lake Michigan shoreline in northeastern Grant Park where Daley Bicentennial Plaza previously stood
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StMaggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park in the Loop community area of Chicago. It is near the Lake Michigan shoreline in northeastern Grant Park where Daley Bicentennial Plaza previously stood
Wrigley Square
201 East Randolph Street5 acres of Millennium Park dedicated to eco-friendly botanical landscaping with city views.
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Lurie Garden
220 E Monroe St5 acres of Millennium Park dedicated to eco-friendly botanical landscaping with city views.
Facing the Petrillo Music Shell, this open area offers additional seating for concerts & festivals.
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Butler Field
Facing the Petrillo Music Shell, this open area offers additional seating for concerts & festivals.
Arts & Culture
This venue hosts the Chicago Opera Theater as well as a variety of music and dance performances.
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Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E Randolph StThis venue hosts the Chicago Opera Theater as well as a variety of music and dance performances.
Arts Alliance Illinois
200 E Lake St2 boutiques in the Loop museum specializing in art books, jewelry, decor & souvenirs.
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave2 boutiques in the Loop museum specializing in art books, jewelry, decor & souvenirs.
Free art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StFree art & shows in an 1897 Beaux-Arts building with vaulted lobby, mosaics & 2 stained-glass domes.
Shopping
High-end engagement ring specialists offering extensive diamond, setting & jewelry selections.
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Gale Diamonds Chicago
5 N Wabash AveHigh-end engagement ring specialists offering extensive diamond, setting & jewelry selections.
This posh shop offers high-end jewelry, including engagement rings, luxury watches & custom designs.
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Mon Ami Jewelry
23 N Wabash AveThis posh shop offers high-end jewelry, including engagement rings, luxury watches & custom designs.
Custom jeweler & loose-diamond retailer known for made-to-order engagement & wedding bands.
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Wedding Bands & Co.
43 N Wabash AveCustom jeweler & loose-diamond retailer known for made-to-order engagement & wedding bands.
Chain retailer carrying a wide selection of trendy brand-name & designer sunglasses.
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Sunglass Hut
108 N State StChain retailer carrying a wide selection of trendy brand-name & designer sunglasses.
Christkindlmarket Chicago
50 W Washington StA collection of shops in an office complex, including eateries plus service-oriented businesses.
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Michigan Plaza
205-225 Michigan AveA collection of shops in an office complex, including eateries plus service-oriented businesses.
Store selling original creations like jewelry, skateboards & prints from a local teen arts program.
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After School Matters Gift Shop
66 E Randolph StStore selling original creations like jewelry, skateboards & prints from a local teen arts program.
Essentials
Gourmet grocery store with take-out soups & sandwiches, a salad bar, plus wine & spirits.
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Bockwinkel's at Harbor Point
155 North Harbor DriveGourmet grocery store with take-out soups & sandwiches, a salad bar, plus wine & spirits.