Raqaq’s guidebook
Coffee
Princi
1000 W Randolph StGreat spot for coffee and small bites. Spacious coffee shop to get some work done.
Food scene
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StVoted Best Burger in US!
Great out door Patio! Try their Bloody Mary bar!
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Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StGreat out door Patio! Try their Bloody Mary bar!
Best Barbecue in town! The smoked salmon is amazing!
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Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StBest Barbecue in town! The smoked salmon is amazing!
If you love Ice Cream this is a must! They have some nondairy options and they make their waffles cones!
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1505 N Milwaukee AveIf you love Ice Cream this is a must! They have some nondairy options and they make their waffles cones!
Must try Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! They are known for their butter crust! There salads are also great!
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StMust try Chicago Deep Dish Pizza! They are known for their butter crust! There salads are also great!
This place one of Chicago’s favorite Deep Dish Pizza’s!
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveThis place one of Chicago’s favorite Deep Dish Pizza’s!
Great ambiance, Mediterranean Cuisine! I love the roof top during the summer!
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Aba
302 N Green StGreat ambiance, Mediterranean Cuisine! I love the roof top during the summer!
Trendy place for brunch, lunch or dinner. Great ambiance! Also good for a quick cup of coffee or a pastry.
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Beatrix
519 N Clark StTrendy place for brunch, lunch or dinner. Great ambiance! Also good for a quick cup of coffee or a pastry.
Can’t decide what to eat, head over to Time Out Market!!! Multiple Top Chefs in one location with cafeteria style concept. Wether your in the mood for Asian, America or Mediterranean this place has no borders. Literally all your food cravings in one place! Don’t forget to check out the popsicle station!
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Time Out Market Chicago
916 W Fulton MarketCan’t decide what to eat, head over to Time Out Market!!! Multiple Top Chefs in one location with cafeteria style concept. Wether your in the mood for Asian, America or Mediterranean this place has no borders. Literally all your food cravings in one place! Don’t forget to check out the popsicle station!
If you love cup cakes this is the place! My favorite is the creme brûlée cupcake!
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Molly's Cupcakes
2536 N Clark StIf you love cup cakes this is the place! My favorite is the creme brûlée cupcake!
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
210 E Ohio StGreat place for Korean/Japanese barbecue!
This place never disappoints and is great for groups. Saturday’s they have live belly dancing and other performances. The food is reasonably price and if you want try hookah they have several different flavors!
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Alhambra Palace Restaurant
1240 W Randolph StThis place never disappoints and is great for groups. Saturday’s they have live belly dancing and other performances. The food is reasonably price and if you want try hookah they have several different flavors!
KINTON RAMEN
163 N Sangamon StThis place has amazing ramen and small plates!
Groceries
Stop here for all of your grocery needs
3 min Uber ride.
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Pete's Fresh Market
2333 W Madison StStop here for all of your grocery needs
3 min Uber ride.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StGet your whole food fix 5 min Uber ride!
Sightseeing
If your in the mood for viewing art this is a must!
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveIf your in the mood for viewing art this is a must!
View the amazing architectural design of Bean and much more!
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StView the amazing architectural design of Bean and much more!
I’ve always enjoyed this place as an adult and a child. Explore different exhibits and get the imaginative juices flowing!
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Iziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore DrI’ve always enjoyed this place as an adult and a child. Explore different exhibits and get the imaginative juices flowing!
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrTake the kids and explore the depths of the sea!
View the sky deck in the tallest building in Chicago!
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Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrView the sky deck in the tallest building in Chicago!
Ride Chicago’s biggest Farris Wheel and get some Garret’s Popcorn!
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveRide Chicago’s biggest Farris Wheel and get some Garret’s Popcorn!
Are you fan of Starbucks? Check out this 4 story Starbucks, which is the largest in the world!
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery
646 N Michigan AveAre you fan of Starbucks? Check out this 4 story Starbucks, which is the largest in the world!
Great place to take the kids, they have a ton of cool exhibits!
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I-Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrGreat place to take the kids, they have a ton of cool exhibits!
Great place to go take pictures with the family!
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Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrGreat place to go take pictures with the family!
This place is a play ground for kids in the middle of downtown. They have rock climbing, slides, swings and you can even go skating!
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Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StThis place is a play ground for kids in the middle of downtown. They have rock climbing, slides, swings and you can even go skating!
View the planets and the stars! Also Outside there are amazing views of the shoreline.
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Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrView the planets and the stars! Also Outside there are amazing views of the shoreline.
Shopping
Madhouse On Madison
1901 W Madison StGo to pick up your Chicago Bulls or Blackhawk apparel.
Enjoy sightseeing while shopping in our beautiful downtown neighborhood of magnificent mile.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
Enjoy sightseeing while shopping in our beautiful downtown neighborhood of magnificent mile.
Bars/lounges
I love the lounge downstairs! It’s open to the public have a few drinks and appetizers then check out the rooftop pool!
The Hoxton, Chicago
200 N Green StI love the lounge downstairs! It’s open to the public have a few drinks and appetizers then check out the rooftop pool!
Whether you want to shoot pool, play pac man or street fighter this arcade/bar won’t disappoint!
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Emporium Fulton Market
839 W Fulton MarketWhether you want to shoot pool, play pac man or street fighter this arcade/bar won’t disappoint!
This place is huge! They have a little bit of everything including bowling, table tennis, air hockey, darts the list go on! You will need reservations for a lane if you plan to bowl so call in advance.
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Punch Bowl Social Chicago
310 N Green StThis place is huge! They have a little bit of everything including bowling, table tennis, air hockey, darts the list go on! You will need reservations for a lane if you plan to bowl so call in advance.
Great View of the city in there upstairs lounge!
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Ace Hotel Chicago
311 N Morgan StGreat View of the city in there upstairs lounge!
If your into cool designers cocktails this is the place for you. You have to make a reservation but it’s well worth the experience. It’s a blend great taste with amazing craftsmanship. Drinks average 20$
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The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketIf your into cool designers cocktails this is the place for you. You have to make a reservation but it’s well worth the experience. It’s a blend great taste with amazing craftsmanship. Drinks average 20$
Take a tequila shot in a glass made of ice and then throw it at the bell!
During the summer this place gets busy. Definitely a younger crowder but good times! There may be a line depending on the time you so just be prepared. Great for day drinking and Ok Mexico food!
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Federales
180 N Morgan StTake a tequila shot in a glass made of ice and then throw it at the bell!
During the summer this place gets busy. Definitely a younger crowder but good times! There may be a line depending on the time you so just be prepared. Great for day drinking and Ok Mexico food!