Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Green Eggs & Ham or Pastrami Hash breakfasts are delish!
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Eggy's Diner
333 E Benton PlGreen Eggs & Ham or Pastrami Hash breakfasts are delish!
There brunch is to die for... $50 pp, but totally worth it. They also offer half off oysters on Fridays.
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Shaw's Crab House
21 E Hubbard StThere brunch is to die for... $50 pp, but totally worth it. They also offer half off oysters on Fridays.
Because you're on vacation and buttery caramel corn and cheesy pop corn are from heaven...
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Garrett Popcorn Shops
173 Michigan AveBecause you're on vacation and buttery caramel corn and cheesy pop corn are from heaven...
My favorite deep dish... the one that rarely gets mentioned, but real pizza lovers know about. They will deliver!
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Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueMy favorite deep dish... the one that rarely gets mentioned, but real pizza lovers know about. They will deliver!
Their weekend breakfast Trio is a work of art and piece of heaven. I've never seen or tasted anything like it. It's magic on a plate.
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Nookies
1746 N Wells StTheir weekend breakfast Trio is a work of art and piece of heaven. I've never seen or tasted anything like it. It's magic on a plate.
Stunning atrium with creative and delicious food. One of the most beautiful places I've been to have lunch. The kind of place you want to take your mom.
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3 Arts Club Cafe
1300 N Dearborn StStunning atrium with creative and delicious food. One of the most beautiful places I've been to have lunch. The kind of place you want to take your mom.
LYFE Kitchen
270 E Ontario StClean, creative healthy food. It's just good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveBest view of Millennium/Grant Park in the City.
Fun atmosphere, fun crowd. They did a pretty good job creating an island vibe. Worth a wander to go have a rum drink on the river, especially after kayaking.
Island Party Hut
355 Chicago RiverwalkFun atmosphere, fun crowd. They did a pretty good job creating an island vibe. Worth a wander to go have a rum drink on the river, especially after kayaking.
Incredible ambiance, food and drinks. Burlesque Thursday nights. You have to know where the club is; the building and entrance are not marked (thus, untitled....). This is the kind of place that calls your inner sexiness, and they do it well. Highly recommend.
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Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StIncredible ambiance, food and drinks. Burlesque Thursday nights. You have to know where the club is; the building and entrance are not marked (thus, untitled....). This is the kind of place that calls your inner sexiness, and they do it well. Highly recommend.
Arts & Culture
Largest Tiffany dome in the world, and stunning Tiffany mosaic tile work. And it's FREE!
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Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StLargest Tiffany dome in the world, and stunning Tiffany mosaic tile work. And it's FREE!
Entertainment & Activities
Kayak the Chicago River and learn about it's history or watch the Navy Pier Fireworks. Just plain cool.
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Urban Kayaks on the Chicago River
435 E. Chicago RiverwalkKayak the Chicago River and learn about it's history or watch the Navy Pier Fireworks. Just plain cool.
Small theater, but they have RECLINERS! And you can bring drinks to your seat!!! I get giddy every time I get to go there...
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AMC DINE-IN 600 North Michigan 9
600 North MichiganSmall theater, but they have RECLINERS! And you can bring drinks to your seat!!! I get giddy every time I get to go there...
They have bowling & bocce ball, good food and drinks, and beautiful river side seating.
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Pinstripes
435 E Illinois StThey have bowling & bocce ball, good food and drinks, and beautiful river side seating.
Essentials
Mariano's has everything and many special things. They have the cheapest best meal you can get in the city, with a $6 teriyaki salmon plate, with two sides. They also have $5 mimosas Sat & Sun, and BBQ on their patio for lunch.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveMariano's has everything and many special things. They have the cheapest best meal you can get in the city, with a $6 teriyaki salmon plate, with two sides. They also have $5 mimosas Sat & Sun, and BBQ on their patio for lunch.
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveClosest
Getting Around
You can walk from the apt and their prices and service are good.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
20 E Randolph StYou can walk from the apt and their prices and service are good.
Sightseeing
Best views in the city & elevator ride up is FREE. Lines can get long, but move fast. The food & drinks in the bar are not good, but the view is worth one over-priced beer. Must see view from ladies room - best in the building!! And their Sunday brunch in the Signature room is quite lovely. About $50 pp.
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875 North Michigan Avenue
875 N Michigan AveBest views in the city & elevator ride up is FREE. Lines can get long, but move fast. The food & drinks in the bar are not good, but the view is worth one over-priced beer. Must see view from ladies room - best in the building!! And their Sunday brunch in the Signature room is quite lovely. About $50 pp.
$10 ticket, good for the whole day. Take it to China town for lunch and check out the scenery on the way back.
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Chicago Water Taxi
400 N Michigan Ave$10 ticket, good for the whole day. Take it to China town for lunch and check out the scenery on the way back.