Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest burger in the country
Green Street Smoked Meats
112 N Green StGreat bbq
25 Degrees Chicago
736 N Clark StGood hidden burger place
Bohemian House
11 W Illinois StGreat food - different.
XOCO
65 N Clark StFamous tortas from Rick Bayless
Brunch
644 N Orleans StGood breakfast food and early drinks
Leghorn Cafe
600 N LaSalle DrFamous chicken sandwiches
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StMust stop for first timers in Chicago
Kinzie Chophouse
400 N Wells StOne of my favorite 'under the radar' steakhouses
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
300 N LaSalle DrObama's favorite steak joint
Great place to eat before or after the zoo. Original Lettuce Entertain You
26 Einheimische empfehlen
R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park WGreat place to eat before or after the zoo. Original Lettuce Entertain You
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueAmazing pan pizza
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StFamous Chicago deep dish
Peet's Coffee
1000 W North AveCoffee.. I also reccommend brunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Green Door Tavern
678 N Orleans StGood low key bar
Bub City
435 N Clark StLive Country music and good bbq
Enjoy drinks and fantastic views of the city and lake from the rooftop
124 Einheimische empfehlen
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StEnjoy drinks and fantastic views of the city and lake from the rooftop
Enjoy drinks and fantastic views of the city and lake from the rooftop
139 Einheimische empfehlen
Cindy's
12 S Michigan AveEnjoy drinks and fantastic views of the city and lake from the rooftop
Sightseeing
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveMust see for first timers in Chicago
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StMust see for first timers in Chicago
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker DrMust see for first timers in Chicago
North Avenue Beach
Great place to go during the summer
Buckingham-Brunnen
301 S Columbus DrMust see for first timers in Chicago
Everything Else
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFun, free zoo