Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The best food and service. My favorite restaurant in Chicago, though you should be prepared to spend some $.
87 locals recommend
avec Restaurant
615 W Randolph StThe best food and service. My favorite restaurant in Chicago, though you should be prepared to spend some $.
Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar
230 W Erie StMy favorite sushi restaurant in the city.
Jaipur Restaurant
847 West Randolph StreetMy favorite Indian restaurant in the city.
Brunch is major in Chicago and Bongo Room is by far my favorite. If the pancakes aren't the best you've ever tried, I'll send you $10 for your cab ride. Also, there is a wait on the weekend.
199 locals recommend
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveBrunch is major in Chicago and Bongo Room is by far my favorite. If the pancakes aren't the best you've ever tried, I'll send you $10 for your cab ride. Also, there is a wait on the weekend.
My favorite Chinese restaurant in Chicago. And it's in China Town. There's always a wait.
63 locals recommend
Lao Sze Chuan
2172 S Archer AveMy favorite Chinese restaurant in Chicago. And it's in China Town. There's always a wait.
Fancy and great. It's where the celebrities go when they're in town.
18 locals recommend
Japonais by Morimoto
600 W Chicago AveFancy and great. It's where the celebrities go when they're in town.
My favorite Italian restaurant. Also, Barack eats here when he's in town.
48 locals recommend
Piccolo Sogno
464 N Halsted StMy favorite Italian restaurant. Also, Barack eats here when he's in town.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveNutella donut - to die for
Arts & Culture
Only one block away, but why would you want to go see a movie when there is so much to do?
97 locals recommend
AMC River East 21
322 E Illinois StOnly one block away, but why would you want to go see a movie when there is so much to do?
Everything Else
A nice local beach without a ton of noise and you can easily walk there.
33 locals recommend
Ohio Street Beach
600 N Lake Shore DrA nice local beach without a ton of noise and you can easily walk there.
David Barton Gym
600 W Chicago AveHottest gym in the city. Let me know if you'd like a free day pass.
Shopping
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
One block away, which could be dangerous.
All things Italian. It can be a bit overwhelming, but the Nutella Bar is totally worth it. I might have a Nutella obsession though. See Stan's Donuts listing.
140 locals recommend
Eataly Chicago
43 E Ohio StAll things Italian. It can be a bit overwhelming, but the Nutella Bar is totally worth it. I might have a Nutella obsession though. See Stan's Donuts listing.
Macy's
111 North State StreetA Chicago staple.
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StYou really have to see the Bean.
The all-glass walk-out cubicles at the top are awesome....if you're brave.
324 locals recommend
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker DrThe all-glass walk-out cubicles at the top are awesome....if you're brave.
Entertainment & Activities
Walking distance. It's nice, but I think there are cooler things to see in Chicago.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveWalking distance. It's nice, but I think there are cooler things to see in Chicago.
Drinks & Nightlife
Underground
56 W Illinois StThe best nightclub in the city with frequent celebrity visitors.