Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Pie-Eyed Pizzeria
1111 W Chicago AveSlice of pizza!
Twisted Spoke
501 N Ogden AveBurgers, bloody Mary's, outdoor rooftop!
G & O
459 N Ogden AveD'Amato's Bakery
1124 W Grand AveWest Town Bakery & Diner
1916 W Chicago AveMahalo
1501 North Milwaukee AvenuePoke, Hawaiian fare.
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee AveRamen
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StBest Chicago deep dish pizza!
The General
2528 North California AvenueTacos & Soul food w/full bar
Carnivale
702 West Fulton StreetAu Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest burger in the world. Be prepared for a wait.
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph Stde cero
816 W Randolph StKuma's Corner
2900 W Belmont Ave2nd best burger in Chicago
Nando Milano Trattoria
Italian dining!
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveBest tacos in Chicago with a great bar. Cash Only
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
1560 N Damen AveWHISK
2018 W Chicago AveGreat brunch. Prepare to wait.
Homestead On The Roof
1924 W Chicago AveFarm to table. Unique!
Pequod's Pizza
2207 North Clybourn AvenueGood pizza!
Jinya Ramen Bar
553 West Diversey ParkwayBest Ramen in Chicago.
Drinks & Nightlife
Revolution Brewing - Brewpub
2323 N Milwaukee AveGreat local beers.
The Violet Hour
1520 N Damen AveHidden gem for fancy cocktails.
Lottie's Pub
1925 W Cortland StChicago Fire bar from the show.
Exit
1315 W North AveChicago staple. Punk Rock dive bar.
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StGood nightclub whiskey bar.
The Bassment
353 W Hubbard StUnderground live blues with craft cocktails.
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveGreat blues bar!
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StGreat blues bar!
Everything Else
Logan Square Tattoo
2352 N Milwaukee AveIf you want to get a great tattoo see Allie.
Tell him Brian & Nicole sent you!
Shopping
Belmont Army
925 West Belmont AvenueChicago staple. Army, vintage and new fashion in one place.
District
4835 N Damen AveVintage.
Circa Modern
1114 N Ashland AveVintage furnishings.
Seek Vintage
1433 W Chicago AveVintage clothing & furnishings.
Ted Baker
1011 N Rush StMens fashion.
Arts & Culture
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StChicago history. Free!
One of the oldest and largest art museum in the USA. Great contemporary art sector.
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveOne of the oldest and largest art museum in the USA. Great contemporary art sector.
Buckingham Fountain
301 S Columbus DrEntertainment & Activities
Metro
3730 N Clark StBest live music venue!
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln AveLive music venue.
Concord Music Hall
2047 N Milwaukee AveConcert venue.
Parks & Nature
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph St20 acre public park in the Loop.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StPublic park in the Loop.