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This is THEEEEE spot in Chicago to experience the best Italian and the best steak. The chef and his family are personal friends (mention the name Phill Gatto!) and they will take care of you greatly! A hidden neighborhood gem with amazing food that will keep you talking for years!
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Mirabella Italian Cuisine & Bar
3454 W Addison StThis is THEEEEE spot in Chicago to experience the best Italian and the best steak. The chef and his family are personal friends (mention the name Phill Gatto!) and they will take care of you greatly! A hidden neighborhood gem with amazing food that will keep you talking for years!
Aaaa-mazing Persian food - the owners are the nicest people and have the BEST food. Never tried this food genre? You will *not* be disappointed - plus they are open until midnight and they have outdoor seating so it’s a great place to people watch and observe a lot of authentic cultures collide!
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Kabobi - Persian and Mediterranean Grill
4748 N Kedzie AveAaaa-mazing Persian food - the owners are the nicest people and have the BEST food. Never tried this food genre? You will *not* be disappointed - plus they are open until midnight and they have outdoor seating so it’s a great place to people watch and observe a lot of authentic cultures collide!
Great spot for phenomenal French food - can be a romantic date night or a mid day lunch on their wonderful outdoor patio - by far one of my most favorite restaurants in the city!
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Café Touché - French Bistro & Wine Bar
6731 N Northwest HwyGreat spot for phenomenal French food - can be a romantic date night or a mid day lunch on their wonderful outdoor patio - by far one of my most favorite restaurants in the city!
Do you like heavy metal bands? A FANTASTIC burger that will literally make you cry tears of joy? Then Kumas is must stop (there’s a few locations). Holy cowww when I say this is the best selection of hamburgers you’ll ever find, I am not joking. The BEST of the best. (great beer list too)
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Kuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont AveDo you like heavy metal bands? A FANTASTIC burger that will literally make you cry tears of joy? Then Kumas is must stop (there’s a few locations). Holy cowww when I say this is the best selection of hamburgers you’ll ever find, I am not joking. The BEST of the best. (great beer list too)
Love sushi? Like really really LOOOVE sushi? This is literally the only sushi place I go to - it’s ALL YOU CAN EAT! for those in the back who can’t hear me - it’s allll you can eat! They have an extensive menu, a huge outdoor patio for el fresco dining and you can’t beat the $30 price tag! Tip - call when you’re on your way and get on the waiting list as the wait can be LOOOOONG. So when you’re ready to head that direction, bump the line and call to put yourself on the list, you can thank me later :)
Sushi Taku-Logan Square
2283 N Milwaukee AveLove sushi? Like really really LOOOVE sushi? This is literally the only sushi place I go to - it’s ALL YOU CAN EAT! for those in the back who can’t hear me - it’s allll you can eat! They have an extensive menu, a huge outdoor patio for el fresco dining and you can’t beat the $30 price tag! Tip - call when you’re on your way and get on the waiting list as the wait can be LOOOOONG. So when you’re ready to head that direction, bump the line and call to put yourself on the list, you can thank me later :)
A great place to hop back in time and experience a drive in dining experience and some really REALLY good hot dogs!
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Superdawg Drive-In
333 S Milwaukee AveA great place to hop back in time and experience a drive in dining experience and some really REALLY good hot dogs!
This is a fantastic, old school Chicago Italian restaurant within walking distance (10 minutes)! You will not be disappointed - saddle up to the bar and enjoy a plethora of wine options paired with amazing dishes or sit under the romantic lights on the outdoor patio - great restaurant for a quick bite or a romantic night on the town!
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Pasta D'Arte Trattoria Italiana
6311 N Milwaukee AveThis is a fantastic, old school Chicago Italian restaurant within walking distance (10 minutes)! You will not be disappointed - saddle up to the bar and enjoy a plethora of wine options paired with amazing dishes or sit under the romantic lights on the outdoor patio - great restaurant for a quick bite or a romantic night on the town!
This is a very short 8 min walk and when I say they have good food, they have *great* food. Do not miss out on theeeee best dessert tacos you could ever imagine 🤤
Zia's Social
This is a very short 8 min walk and when I say they have good food, they have *great* food. Do not miss out on theeeee best dessert tacos you could ever imagine 🤤
Super fun irish bar, often with live music, that serves some really good bangers and mash, shepherds pie and corned beef and cabbage. Daily drink specials - quick and easy 5 min walk from home!
Mystic Rogue Irish pub and restaurant
Super fun irish bar, often with live music, that serves some really good bangers and mash, shepherds pie and corned beef and cabbage. Daily drink specials - quick and easy 5 min walk from home!
My dad escaped Cuba and when he visits Chicago, this is the only place he eats! This place is owned by the sweetest Cuban immigrants, they have really taken their grandfather’s legacy and created two great restaurants! Don’t miss out on the double steak sandwich with cheese, a real Cuban coffee, the best empanadas, and some absolutely delicious flan!
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Bia's Café Marianao
4323 W Addison StMy dad escaped Cuba and when he visits Chicago, this is the only place he eats! This place is owned by the sweetest Cuban immigrants, they have really taken their grandfather’s legacy and created two great restaurants! Don’t miss out on the double steak sandwich with cheese, a real Cuban coffee, the best empanadas, and some absolutely delicious flan!
Super cool place to check out downtown - open air terrace and rooftop bar and restaurant, definitely a place you don’t want to miss! Amazing views of the lake and downtown!
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Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveSuper cool place to check out downtown - open air terrace and rooftop bar and restaurant, definitely a place you don’t want to miss! Amazing views of the lake and downtown!
Only Italian place in the USA recognized by those in Bologna, Italy to be authentic. Fresh pasta made daily, lots of amazing selection to choose from!
Stefani’s Bottega Italiana
Only Italian place in the USA recognized by those in Bologna, Italy to be authentic. Fresh pasta made daily, lots of amazing selection to choose from!
Local country bar with good food from early morning to evening, line dancing, yummy drinks, trivia and live music!
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Firewater Saloon - Edison Park
6689 N Oliphant AveLocal country bar with good food from early morning to evening, line dancing, yummy drinks, trivia and live music!
This is place never really closes BUT if you need a late night craving of Chicago dogs and mozzarella egg rolls, THIS IS THEEEE PLACE!! It’s so so good, definitely a must stop for late night munchies.
Snappy Dog Inc
This is place never really closes BUT if you need a late night craving of Chicago dogs and mozzarella egg rolls, THIS IS THEEEE PLACE!! It’s so so good, definitely a must stop for late night munchies.
Sightseeing
Cubs, baby! Always a great time catching a game at historic wrigley field - we’re season ticket holders and are always willing to sell tickets to guests if we have them!
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Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StCubs, baby! Always a great time catching a game at historic wrigley field - we’re season ticket holders and are always willing to sell tickets to guests if we have them!
A realtor beautiful, spread out zoo that is always open 10 am - 5 pm and is *always* free!! Just a great place to meander along the lake. Don’t get sucked in to parking in the lot, there’s usually plenty of street parking during the day!
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Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StA realtor beautiful, spread out zoo that is always open 10 am - 5 pm and is *always* free!! Just a great place to meander along the lake. Don’t get sucked in to parking in the lot, there’s usually plenty of street parking during the day!
Of course, can’t miss out on this iconic Chicago gem! Great places to walk around in the area and check out.
The Bean
Of course, can’t miss out on this iconic Chicago gem! Great places to walk around in the area and check out.