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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StEnjoy drinks and fantastic views of the city and lake from the rooftop
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 Fountain
301 S Columbus DrMust see for first timers in Chicago
Everything Else
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StFun, free zoo