Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Fantastic! German brew hall meets Texas BBQ
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Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StFantastic! German brew hall meets Texas BBQ
Little Goat Diner
3325 W Randolph StEverything on the menu is superb!
Mediterranean. Accessible take away and easy to pickup on the way to the lakefront.
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Naf Naf Grill
10433 E Touhy AveMediterranean. Accessible take away and easy to pickup on the way to the lakefront.
Chicago Deep Dish. Everyone has their favorites. Mine are Lou's and Pequods. That said, Giordano's is a staple and it's right by the park.
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago Deep Dish. Everyone has their favorites. Mine are Lou's and Pequods. That said, Giordano's is a staple and it's right by the park.
Easy takeaway for a single bowl. They will make it into wraps that can feed a family. Or, stay for dinner and you'll stuff yourself and this Mongolian BBQ.
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Flat Top Grill
3200 N Southport AveEasy takeaway for a single bowl. They will make it into wraps that can feed a family. Or, stay for dinner and you'll stuff yourself and this Mongolian BBQ.
Guest FAVE. This spot is a can't miss. Quality atmosphere and big portions right downtown.
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Meli Cafe
301 S Halsted StGuest FAVE. This spot is a can't miss. Quality atmosphere and big portions right downtown.
Simply great donuts. There are lots of options in Chicago. These are my favorite.
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Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
50 W Randolph StSimply great donuts. There are lots of options in Chicago. These are my favorite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best neighborhood Jazz club I've found. Easily accessible in Lincoln Park.
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Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBest neighborhood Jazz club I've found. Easily accessible in Lincoln Park.
Two venues in one and with a rooftop bar. This place is off the main route for most tourists but a good experience. Check their calendar in advance of making the trip down
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Reggies Chicago
2105 S State StTwo venues in one and with a rooftop bar. This place is off the main route for most tourists but a good experience. Check their calendar in advance of making the trip down
Sightseeing
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveFireworks every Weds and Saturday through the summer.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic Museum. You could spend a week and still have more to see. Also, a great place to check a bag!
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I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveFantastic Museum. You could spend a week and still have more to see. Also, a great place to check a bag!