Guidebook for Chicago
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy Irish bar with great comfort food, good bloody mary's and live Irish music. My favorite local pub.
Cullen's Bar & Grill
3741 N Southport AveCozy Irish bar with great comfort food, good bloody mary's and live Irish music. My favorite local pub.
A Chicago Gem- built in late 1800's during the guilded age- a tribute to the Victorians. Go there to explore the beauty and treat yourself to a champagne cocktail.
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Palmer House a Hilton Hotel
17 E Monroe StA Chicago Gem- built in late 1800's during the guilded age- a tribute to the Victorians. Go there to explore the beauty and treat yourself to a champagne cocktail.
Food Scene
Energetic ambiance with excellent American Bistro food. Reservations are recommended but if you are lucky, you can get a spot at the bar. $20-25 pp plus booze is what you'll likely spend.
Deleece Restaurant
3747 N Southport AveEnergetic ambiance with excellent American Bistro food. Reservations are recommended but if you are lucky, you can get a spot at the bar. $20-25 pp plus booze is what you'll likely spend.
Fantstic locally owned Brazillian steakhouse- perfect for sharing, BYOB and worth the wait.
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Tango Sur
3763 N Southport AveFantstic locally owned Brazillian steakhouse- perfect for sharing, BYOB and worth the wait.
Best coffee ever. Period. And amazing breakfast and lunch. Service can be slow, so get some coffee and settle in- it is worth it.
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Julius Meinl Restaurant and Cafe
3601 N Southport AveBest coffee ever. Period. And amazing breakfast and lunch. Service can be slow, so get some coffee and settle in- it is worth it.
Extensive Sushi and Japaneses menu. Lively and romantic.
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Rise Sushi & Sake Lounge
756 West Webster AvenueExtensive Sushi and Japaneses menu. Lively and romantic.
Neighborhood favorite- all local and sustainable products. Cozy setting and excellent menu. Order a a drink right away and enjoy the company you are with, service can be a little slow.
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Uncommon Ground (lakeview)
3800 North Clark StreetNeighborhood favorite- all local and sustainable products. Cozy setting and excellent menu. Order a a drink right away and enjoy the company you are with, service can be a little slow.
Mia Francesca
3311 N Clark StSome of the tastiest Italian restaurants in the North side.
The ONLY Thai I will eat in the CITY. Order in or eat there- BYOB- Can not go wrong. Honest :)
Thai Classic Restaurant
The ONLY Thai I will eat in the CITY. Order in or eat there- BYOB- Can not go wrong. Honest :)
Pizzeria Uno
29 E Ohio StOriginal Chicago deep-dish in an awesome victorian building.
Irish American Bistro- across from the AI in a beautifully rehabbed buildiing. Fun after a day at the museums.
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The Gage
24 S Michigan AveIrish American Bistro- across from the AI in a beautifully rehabbed buildiing. Fun after a day at the museums.
A Chicago Classic- under the El. I take everyone who visits here.
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Miller's Pub
134 S Wabash AveA Chicago Classic- under the El. I take everyone who visits here.
Arts & Culture
Indie, Art House and Mainstream- great place to see a flick. Numerous screens provide many options.
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Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark StIndie, Art House and Mainstream- great place to see a flick. Numerous screens provide many options.
Everything Else
The largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of the Louvre. And don't miss the new Modern WIng as well.
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School of the Art Institute of Chicago
36 S Wabash AveThe largest collection of Impressionist paintings outside of the Louvre. And don't miss the new Modern WIng as well.
Sightseeing
The lounge currently has the best view of Chicago- facing east over the river, out to the lake, overlooking Michigan Ave.
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Trump
401 N Wabash AveThe lounge currently has the best view of Chicago- facing east over the river, out to the lake, overlooking Michigan Ave.
Big Tourist spot, but so beautiful- lots to fo- I love the Ferris Wheel.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveBig Tourist spot, but so beautiful- lots to fo- I love the Ferris Wheel.