Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Amazing under the radar authentic Italian Restaurant. Everything on the menu is good. Easy to walk to, free valet parking, and they deliver.
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Mart Anthony's
1200 W Hubbard StAmazing under the radar authentic Italian Restaurant. Everything on the menu is good. Easy to walk to, free valet parking, and they deliver.
Great breakfast spot! Easy parking. Only a small wait on weekends for brunch.
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The Breakfast Club and Grill
1381 W Hubbard StGreat breakfast spot! Easy parking. Only a small wait on weekends for brunch.
One of my favorite Italian Restaurants in Chicago! Amazing wine list and perfect service. Great for business lunch or romantic dates. A few block walk to United Center! Doesn't hurt to make a reservation. Ask for Dave- tell him Jill sent you.
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Viaggio Restaurant Chicago
1027 W Madison StOne of my favorite Italian Restaurants in Chicago! Amazing wine list and perfect service. Great for business lunch or romantic dates. A few block walk to United Center! Doesn't hurt to make a reservation. Ask for Dave- tell him Jill sent you.
Really cool spot. Great to work from or take a date. There are tons of really trendy places on that block. Go explore!
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Sawada Coffee
112 N Green StReally cool spot. Great to work from or take a date. There are tons of really trendy places on that block. Go explore!
Great outdoor patio! In the middle of everything going on in the Fulton Market District/West Loop.
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Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StGreat outdoor patio! In the middle of everything going on in the Fulton Market District/West Loop.
Maillard Tavern
494 N Milwaukee AveI think one of the best burgers in Chicago- just a few blocks away from my place.
Donuts with sundae-style toppings, plus gelato & coffee, doled out in hip digs with sidewalk seats.
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BomboBar
832 W Randolph StDonuts with sundae-style toppings, plus gelato & coffee, doled out in hip digs with sidewalk seats.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood bar- walking distance from my place. They have popcorn, fun music, cheap drinks, friendly staff, bar games (darts, pool, and more). Open late.
Clover Sports and Leisure
722 W Grand AveGreat neighborhood bar- walking distance from my place. They have popcorn, fun music, cheap drinks, friendly staff, bar games (darts, pool, and more). Open late.
Rock- & blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus live music.
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House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn StRock- & blues-themed chain with Southern dishes such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus live music.
Tiki drinks (flaming options included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a retro Polynesian-island setting. Next to tons of other bars and restaurants!
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StTiki drinks (flaming options included), 200+ rums & luau bites in a retro Polynesian-island setting. Next to tons of other bars and restaurants!
If you're into electronic music, check out the line up! https://www.themidchicago.com/
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The Mid
306 N Halsted StIf you're into electronic music, check out the line up! https://www.themidchicago.com/
Named a "River North party paradise" by Rolling Stone Magazine, Spybar is Chicago's perfect cross between a high octane nightclub and intimate lounge. There might be a line and cover....http://www.spybarchicago.com/
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Spybar
646 N Franklin StNamed a "River North party paradise" by Rolling Stone Magazine, Spybar is Chicago's perfect cross between a high octane nightclub and intimate lounge. There might be a line and cover....http://www.spybarchicago.com/
Entertainment & Activities
Home to the Chicago Bulls (Basketball) and Blackhawks (Ice Hockey)! They also host concerts!
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United Center
1901 W Madison StHome to the Chicago Bulls (Basketball) and Blackhawks (Ice Hockey)! They also host concerts!
Wrigley Field is a baseball park located on the North Side of Chicago in Lakeview (aka Wrigleyville) and is home to the iconic Chicago Cubs!
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StWrigley Field is a baseball park located on the North Side of Chicago in Lakeview (aka Wrigleyville) and is home to the iconic Chicago Cubs!
Essentials
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway1 block from my place. Free parking and delivery too!
CVS
2427 W Chicago Aveand Pharmacy. They sell alcohol, but not cigarettes.
Shopping
Really cute women's clothing store on Madison in West Loop. Forgot an outfit- you'll find one here.
Tribeca Boutique
1035 W Madison StReally cute women's clothing store on Madison in West Loop. Forgot an outfit- you'll find one here.
Contemporary baby gifts, stationery, home decor, wedding party accessories & personal indulgences.
The Fig Tree
1037 W Madison StContemporary baby gifts, stationery, home decor, wedding party accessories & personal indulgences.
Billy Reid
845 W Randolph StFree Whiskey while you shop!
Getting Around
Divvy Station: Desplaines St & Kinzie St
1 block from my place in front of Jewel Grocery Store.
Trains to the burbs and beyond - just blocks away from my place.
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Chicago Union Station
225 S Canal StTrains to the burbs and beyond - just blocks away from my place.
A couple minute walk to trains that go out to the burbs. Check schedules.
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Ogilvie Transportation Center station
500 W Madison StA couple minute walk to trains that go out to the burbs. Check schedules.
Connect on the Green or Pink Line CTA Train to go just about anywhere in the city! 2 minute walk! https://www.transitchicago.com/station/clil/
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Clinton station
540 W Lake StConnect on the Green or Pink Line CTA Train to go just about anywhere in the city! 2 minute walk! https://www.transitchicago.com/station/clil/
Everything Else
Walk the Chicago River and stop at bars, restaurants, sightsee, and more! https://www.chicagoriverwalk.us/
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrWalk the Chicago River and stop at bars, restaurants, sightsee, and more! https://www.chicagoriverwalk.us/
Check out their store that's open to the public! The smell of chocolate is amazing in the neighborhood!
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Blommer Chocolate Company
600 W Kinzie StCheck out their store that's open to the public! The smell of chocolate is amazing in the neighborhood!