Guidebook for Chicago/My Suggestions
Food Scene
Innovative New American cuisine, Chef driven restaurant with a Korean influence from a former Top Chef contestant.
69 locals recommend
Parachute
3500 N Elston AveInnovative New American cuisine, Chef driven restaurant with a Korean influence from a former Top Chef contestant.
Chicago style Hot Dog (without ketchup) & Italian Beef. Both must haves in Chicago.
270 locals recommend
Portillo's Hot Dogs
100 W Ontario StChicago style Hot Dog (without ketchup) & Italian Beef. Both must haves in Chicago.
You must have the Chicago Style Deep dish pizza. I usually order delivery from Lou Malnati's. But, if you don't get it delivered, visit one of the pizza joints in downtown or elsewhere
163 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
3986 N Avondale AveYou must have the Chicago Style Deep dish pizza. I usually order delivery from Lou Malnati's. But, if you don't get it delivered, visit one of the pizza joints in downtown or elsewhere
Local farm to table, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. The specials are extraordinary. Pasta Yia Yia is phenomenal, excellent drinks.
936 locals recommend
Lula Cafe
2537 N Kedzie BlvdLocal farm to table, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is my favorite restaurant in Chicago. The specials are extraordinary. Pasta Yia Yia is phenomenal, excellent drinks.
Everything Else
Jewel-Osco Pharmacy
3572 N Elston AveYou basic big box grocery chain that is convenient.
Target
4466 N BroadwayShould you need to purchase something quick or for their pharmacy
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood Watering Hole. Can get a meal here from Small's (next door) delivered while you eat at the pub. Liz, the owner is from Dublin and runs it like an Irish pub.
12 locals recommend
Lizard's Liquid Lounge
3058 W Irving Park RdNeighborhood Watering Hole. Can get a meal here from Small's (next door) delivered while you eat at the pub. Liz, the owner is from Dublin and runs it like an Irish pub.
Sightseeing
Not listed in any guide book or tourist website. The water taxi is part of the Transit system. Hop on at Michigan & Wacker, leaves every 15 minutes. Purchase a return ticket while on the taxi, going all the way to Chinatown. Check out the amazing mall with excellent cuisines, walk around to see the old Chinatown a couple blocks down. Hopefully, you will return on the taxi when the sun is down and you get to see the river and the city when it is lit up and glowing.
8 locals recommend
Chinatown Water Taxi Stop
Not listed in any guide book or tourist website. The water taxi is part of the Transit system. Hop on at Michigan & Wacker, leaves every 15 minutes. Purchase a return ticket while on the taxi, going all the way to Chinatown. Check out the amazing mall with excellent cuisines, walk around to see the old Chinatown a couple blocks down. Hopefully, you will return on the taxi when the sun is down and you get to see the river and the city when it is lit up and glowing.