Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveChicago Style Pizza, a local favorite
Cafe Bionda
1924 S State StGreat Italian food, right around the corner
Starbucks
210 W North AveClosest green giant!
Close to the home, local non-profit coffee shop
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Overflow Coffee Bar
1449 S State StClose to the home, local non-profit coffee shop
Great food, great pizza, casual spot, catch any sports event on their tvs.
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Flo & Santos
1310 S Wabash AveGreat food, great pizza, casual spot, catch any sports event on their tvs.
Delicious coffee and Brunch, next to the lakefront trail and a few blocks from home.
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Spoke & Bird
205 E 18th StDelicious coffee and Brunch, next to the lakefront trail and a few blocks from home.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StLa Cantina
1911 S Michigan AveChinatown
Billy Goat Tavern
Michigan AvenueDuck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton MarketMy favorite place to eat in the city
Latinicity
108 N State StAward winning Thai food, try the Tiger cry.
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Opart Thai House Restaurant
1546 S State StAward winning Thai food, try the Tiger cry.
Beef ground in house, build your own burger and BYOB
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The Burger Point
1900 South State StreetBeef ground in house, build your own burger and BYOB
Motor Row Brewing
2337 S Michigan AveLocal Brewery
Good pizza, close by good for groups and families.
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Pizano's Pizza & Pasta
61 E Madison StGood pizza, close by good for groups and families.
Everything Else
Most conventions in the city happen here, within walking distance from our home.
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McCormick Place
2301 S King DrMost conventions in the city happen here, within walking distance from our home.
Lots of options for Asian Cuisine, souvenir shops and sights.
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Chinatown
Lots of options for Asian Cuisine, souvenir shops and sights.
Essentials
closest grocery store, deli, fresh food buffet, sushi, organic and vegan options
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago Aveclosest grocery store, deli, fresh food buffet, sushi, organic and vegan options
Trader Joe's
1528 E 55th StThe best grocery store there is!
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StCD One Price Cleaners
2200 S Michigan AveSightseeing
Water Taxi stop to downtown, beautiful views and landscaping
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Ping Tom Memorial Park
1700 S Wentworth AveWater Taxi stop to downtown, beautiful views and landscaping
The bean! The fountains! The epicenter of tourism!
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Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StThe bean! The fountains! The epicenter of tourism!
Willis Tower Skydeck
John Hancock Center
875 North Michigan AvenueHot Tix - Mag Mile Location
The Chicago Theatre
175 N State StDrinks & Nightlife
very close, late night spot, great food great drinks
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Kroll's South Loop
1736 S Michigan Avevery close, late night spot, great food great drinks
The Scout Waterhouse + Kitchen
1301 S Wabash AveJazz Showcase
806 S Plymouth CtKingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StBuddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveThe Green Mill
4802 North BroadwayThe Green Door Tavern
678 N Orleans StMonk's Pub
205 W Lake StThree Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StThree Aces
1321 W Taylor StDelicious Food and Drinks
Awesome atmosphere, good food and beer. Open late
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Baderbrau Brewery & Tap
2515 S Wabash AveAwesome atmosphere, good food and beer. Open late
Vice District Brewing Company
Dog Friendly brewery, order food in
Arts & Culture
Isifunda seSoldier
1410 Special Olympics DrAll Bears games, lots of concerts!
Lots of great summer shows, great view
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I-Huntington Bank Pavilion kwi-Northerly Island
1300 S Linn White DrLots of great summer shows, great view
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveShedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrAdler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrI-Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveIziko Lomhlaba Wamaphupha Nokusebenza
5700 S Lake Shore DrGetting Around
Budget Car Rental
801 Chicago AveCTA Red Line
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