Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Oggi Trattoria
1461 W Grand AveExcellent Italian! One of my fav's
Grab your fav bottle of wine and try the gnocci dello Chef and/or the pumpkin squash ravioli. You will not be disappointed!
13 locals recommend
Lucia's
1825 W North AveGrab your fav bottle of wine and try the gnocci dello Chef and/or the pumpkin squash ravioli. You will not be disappointed!
Piece Brewery
1927 W North AveAwesome pizza! Live karaoke on Saturdays.
Coast Sushi Bar
2045 North Damen AvenueOne of my fav's for sushi. A must!
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
5158 N Clark StGreat coffee! Right next to Stan's.
Everything Else
Not the best menu (IMHO) but great venue for shows. Who could pass on the wine!?
70 locals recommend
City Winery
1200 W Randolph StNot the best menu (IMHO) but great venue for shows. Who could pass on the wine!?
Great fun, free events for the whole family. Live dancing, yoga, music. Check out their website for more info.
1243 locals recommend
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGreat fun, free events for the whole family. Live dancing, yoga, music. Check out their website for more info.
United Center is walking distance from my place. Many great shows and sporting events!
51 locals recommend
United Center
United Center is walking distance from my place. Many great shows and sporting events!
DreamDry - Lincoln Park
904 W Armitage AveLove to get a blow out here!
Who doesn't love to do a little shopping? There is a lot of various shops in this area.
22 locals recommend
900 North Michigan Shops
900 Michigan AveWho doesn't love to do a little shopping? There is a lot of various shops in this area.
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StGreat/Fresh Italian
The Second City
230 W North AveHome of famous comedians
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StGreat blues bar
Fit Foot
1459 W Fullerton AveI swear by this place. Try out their $28/hour special. You will NOT be disappointed.
Shopping
Great place to start the day for fresh donuts and a great cup of joe.
209 locals recommend
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveGreat place to start the day for fresh donuts and a great cup of joe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lagunitas Brewing Company
2607 W 17th StAwesome place to visit! You will not be disappointed.
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveAwesome mexican. Careful on the ritas!
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
300 N LaSalle DrOne of the best steaks in Chicago.
Famous Italian. Don't get talked into a drink at Richard's (unless you are a smoker). Dawson is a nice place to go afterward.
45 locals recommend
La Scarola
721 W Grand AveFamous Italian. Don't get talked into a drink at Richard's (unless you are a smoker). Dawson is a nice place to go afterward.
Bub City
435 N Clark StOne of my favs for BBQ and country
Bar Deville
Great bar with many different rooms to meet each fancy. Bring cash!
Arts & Culture
WhirlyBall Chicago
1825 W Webster AveGreat place for some whirlyball/active fun!
Entertainment & Activities
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N Central Park AveGreat place for the whole family.