Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
For unique cocktails, candlelight dinners, and a patio reminiscent of France. Check out RM Champagne.
MY PERSONAL FAVORITE.
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RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green StFor unique cocktails, candlelight dinners, and a patio reminiscent of France. Check out RM Champagne.
MY PERSONAL FAVORITE.
The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketBest. Drinks. Ever...seriously though..
If you want amazing, upscale Mexican food that doesn't break the bank, adding in some craft cocktails and dim lit atmosphere, just 3 blocks away.
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La Sirena Clandestina
954 W Fulton MarketIf you want amazing, upscale Mexican food that doesn't break the bank, adding in some craft cocktails and dim lit atmosphere, just 3 blocks away.
If you are really feeling the need to get your club life on, The Mid is the club where the biggest DJ's in Chicago spin.
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The Mid
306 N Halsted StIf you are really feeling the need to get your club life on, The Mid is the club where the biggest DJ's in Chicago spin.
Dark, delightful, and sexy. French cuisine, Mezcal, and one hell of an interesting decor.
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Maude's Liquor Bar
114 N Green StDark, delightful, and sexy. French cuisine, Mezcal, and one hell of an interesting decor.
Quite possibly one of the coolest, most unknown speakeasy's in Chicago.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveQuite possibly one of the coolest, most unknown speakeasy's in Chicago.
When you just want a burger and fries, Fulton Market style!
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Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W Randolph StWhen you just want a burger and fries, Fulton Market style!
City Winery
1200 W Randolph StA winery, in the city. Yeah...
My new, current obsession. If you wonder where Don Draper hangs out after he leaves the office, waltz down Fulton Market for 2 blocks and you'll find it.
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Emporium Fulton Market
839 W Fulton MarketMy new, current obsession. If you wonder where Don Draper hangs out after he leaves the office, waltz down Fulton Market for 2 blocks and you'll find it.
Restaurant and bar with great, pub-style food. Literally one block away.
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The Aberdeen Tap
440 N Aberdeen StRestaurant and bar with great, pub-style food. Literally one block away.
Food Scene
Sauve, exuberant, and a bit like Alice in Wonderland inside. For a large group dinner, I would recommend Nellcote.
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Nellcôte
833 W Randolph StSauve, exuberant, and a bit like Alice in Wonderland inside. For a large group dinner, I would recommend Nellcote.
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StFor all of you smoked meat lovers out there.
Ranked the best burger in the COUNTRY right now...Need I say more?
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StRanked the best burger in the COUNTRY right now...Need I say more?
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StSome of the best coffee the city has to offer.
Jupiter Outpost
1139 W Fulton MarketCoffee, 2 blocks away.
Have you ever tasted Portuguese seasoned chicken? To die for. Quick, inexpensive, and trendy.
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Nando’s Peri-Peri
953 W Randolph StHave you ever tasted Portuguese seasoned chicken? To die for. Quick, inexpensive, and trendy.
Momotaro
820 W Lake StIf you love Sushi and Japanese cuisine, check out Momotaro.
Coalfire
1321 W Grand AveThere pizza is literally, literally, AMAZING!
Starbucks
1588 N Milwaukee AveWell, because I know how some of you just need your Starbucks!
A small, delicious Asian spot tucked beneath Green Street Smoked Meats.
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High Five Ramen
112 N Green StA small, delicious Asian spot tucked beneath Green Street Smoked Meats.
For a pizza/sports bar style feel with some of the most attractive waitresses in the area. I felt that last part was important..
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Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StFor a pizza/sports bar style feel with some of the most attractive waitresses in the area. I felt that last part was important..
Bento box, sushi, and authentic Japanese cuisine. Comparable to Momotaro, but WAY less expensive.
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Tsukiji Fish Market
1156 W Grand AveBento box, sushi, and authentic Japanese cuisine. Comparable to Momotaro, but WAY less expensive.
For wine enthusiasts who enjoy the hell out of tapas style dining.
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Vera Chicago
1023 West Lake StreetFor wine enthusiasts who enjoy the hell out of tapas style dining.
Bar Takito
201 N Morgan StWonderful food, very reasonable pricing, and terrific atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
Catch a Broadway show here, if that's your sort of thing.
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Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W Randolph StCatch a Broadway show here, if that's your sort of thing.
Essentials
Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveFresh foods, low cost.
Everything Else
Kala Salon
939 N Milwaukee AveIf you want your haircut, nails done, or just an overall pampering.