Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Eggy's Diner
333 E Benton Pl$ Breakfast is so delicious.. local favorite
Good for breakfast, crowded during the weekend.
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Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
130 E Randolph StGood for breakfast, crowded during the weekend.
$$$ Great food and place to share a bite. Small plates tapas style. Good wine selection.
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The Purple Pig Restaurant
444 Michigan Ave$$$ Great food and place to share a bite. Small plates tapas style. Good wine selection.
Friends Sushi
710 N Rush St$$ Great sushi. Cool restaurant.
Tamarind
614 South Wabash AvenueGreat food. Mix of Sushi, Thai and Chinese.
$$ Mexican flair with an upscale twist.
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Mezcalina Mexican Restaurant
333 E Benton Pl$$ Mexican flair with an upscale twist.
Prasino
1846 West Division Street$$$ Great food, local and organic.
Native Foods
1484 N Milwaukee AveVegan/Vegetarian
$$ Rick Bayless fast food restaurant. Always crowded at lunch. Authentic Mexican food, best tortas. I love the hot chocolate and churros. Next to $$$ Frontera also owned by Bayless.
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XOCO
65 N Clark St$$ Rick Bayless fast food restaurant. Always crowded at lunch. Authentic Mexican food, best tortas. I love the hot chocolate and churros. Next to $$$ Frontera also owned by Bayless.
Essentials
Groceries, wine or any items you may need for your stay.
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Mariano's
2021 W Chicago AveGroceries, wine or any items you may need for your stay.
Arts & Culture
House of Blues Chicago
329 N Dearborn St10 minute walk. Live music every night.
Everything Else
I-Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveHas one of the best art collections.
If you are into shopping, you have a mile long of upscale stores and restaurants.
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Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
If you are into shopping, you have a mile long of upscale stores and restaurants.
Turist stuff, however the Shakespeare Theater is one of my favorite places to go for a cozy play.
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Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveTurist stuff, however the Shakespeare Theater is one of my favorite places to go for a cozy play.
North Avenue Beach
Enjoy sometime at the beach..
Almost 5 minute walk.Sometimes tickets are as cheap as $5. Check their website for upcoming shows.
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Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 E Randolph StAlmost 5 minute walk.Sometimes tickets are as cheap as $5. Check their website for upcoming shows.
Museum Campus, University of Chicago and McCormick Place are 7-10 min train ride.
http://metrarail.com/content/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map/me/map.html
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Millennium Station
151 Michigan AveMuseum Campus, University of Chicago and McCormick Place are 7-10 min train ride.
http://metrarail.com/content/metra/en/home/maps_schedules/metra_system_map/me/map.html
Drinks & Nightlife
Hole in the wall with great blues music all week long.
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Blue Chicago
536 N Clark StHole in the wall with great blues music all week long.
$$$$ This is one of my favorite restaurants. Romantic and for that 'special' occasion. The food is superb.
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Pump Room
1301 N State Pkwy$$$$ This is one of my favorite restaurants. Romantic and for that 'special' occasion. The food is superb.
$$ Vegan and organic. Tapas style. Small plates to share.
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Mana Food Bar
$$ Vegan and organic. Tapas style. Small plates to share.