Guidebook for Chicago
Essentials
Great Grocery Store, Organic and the best Produce/Meat, great selection of wine/beer/spirits. A little pricey.
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Plum Market Old Town
1233 N Wells StGreat Grocery Store, Organic and the best Produce/Meat, great selection of wine/beer/spirits. A little pricey.
Grocery Store. Not as many selections as Plum Market, but it's a little cheaper.
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Treasure Island Foods
Grocery Store. Not as many selections as Plum Market, but it's a little cheaper.
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StMid-range grocery store. They'll have everything you need.
Food Scene
Chicago Q
1160 N Dearborn StGreat BBQ! Nice Cocktails and a nice vibe.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Walk-in only, no reservations. One of the best places in the city. Favorites: Pork Shoulder, Eggplant & Goat Cheese, Seared Octopus, Great wine selection!
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The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan AveOne of my favorite restaurants in the city. Walk-in only, no reservations. One of the best places in the city. Favorites: Pork Shoulder, Eggplant & Goat Cheese, Seared Octopus, Great wine selection!
Great sandwiches. Fresh ingredients. Matzah ball soup and Beef Brisket Sandwich. Also does breakfast really well.
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The Goddess and Grocer
1649 N Damen AveGreat sandwiches. Fresh ingredients. Matzah ball soup and Beef Brisket Sandwich. Also does breakfast really well.
Great brunch spot. Take reservations. Call in advance, they get very busy!
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Hash House a Go Go
Great brunch spot. Take reservations. Call in advance, they get very busy!
Another great rooftop lounge with an awesome view of Lake Michigan and the Lincoln Park Zoo. Great cocktails.
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StAnother great rooftop lounge with an awesome view of Lake Michigan and the Lincoln Park Zoo. Great cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for watching the game! Lots of imported and craft beers on tap. Good bar food.
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Hopsmith Chicago
15 W Division StGreat for watching the game! Lots of imported and craft beers on tap. Good bar food.
Speak Easy. Great cocktail menu if you feel like venturing out. They have a few rules, no cellphone use. Drinks take a few minutes because they are crafted, but well worth the wait. Candlelit.
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The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveSpeak Easy. Great cocktail menu if you feel like venturing out. They have a few rules, no cellphone use. Drinks take a few minutes because they are crafted, but well worth the wait. Candlelit.
Great view of the city. Rooftop Lounge with an outdoor patio that has a fire pit and warm fur jackets available to wear while enjoying historic State Street and the Chicago Theatre in full view.
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Vertigo Sky Lounge
2 West Erie StreetGreat view of the city. Rooftop Lounge with an outdoor patio that has a fire pit and warm fur jackets available to wear while enjoying historic State Street and the Chicago Theatre in full view.
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
1139 North State StreetGreat sushi spot. Nice happy hour too.
Tavern On Rush
1031 N Rush StSteak house. White table cloth style dining.
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StAnother steak house, higher end dining.