Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Wonderful Italian restaurant- fine dining. Needs reservations. Great for a romantic date
19 locals recommend
Riccardo Trattoria
2119 N Clark StWonderful Italian restaurant- fine dining. Needs reservations. Great for a romantic date
The less formal version of Ricardo Tratroria with incredible pizza, pasta and wine. Recommend reservations, but can walk in
Riccardo Enoteca
2116 N Clark StThe less formal version of Ricardo Tratroria with incredible pizza, pasta and wine. Recommend reservations, but can walk in
Kid Friendly and great casual American restaurant. Chicago landmark. Known for their burgers!
26 locals recommend
R.J. Grunts
2056 N Lincoln Park WKid Friendly and great casual American restaurant. Chicago landmark. Known for their burgers!
Amazing pastries (incredible macaroons, cakes, tortes) in a cute cafe and coffee - local alternative to starbucks
17 locals recommend
Vanille Pâtisserie
3243 N BroadwayAmazing pastries (incredible macaroons, cakes, tortes) in a cute cafe and coffee - local alternative to starbucks
Nookies Too
2114 N Halsted StBreakfast diner - popular for brunch!
Great brunch! Does not take reservations. Usually a wait of 30-60 min at peak hours
98 locals recommend
toast
2046 N Damen AveGreat brunch! Does not take reservations. Usually a wait of 30-60 min at peak hours
Arts & Culture
Park West
322 W Armitage AveIconic Chicago music and performance venue
Iconic improv theater in Chicago- best of Saturday night Liver performers started here!
433 locals recommend
The Second City
230 W North AveIconic improv theater in Chicago- best of Saturday night Liver performers started here!
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StIconic Chicago theater with renowed plays
Sightseeing
Incredible zoo right in the heart of the city. Free to public. Lions, tigers, bears, oh my!
1117 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark StIncredible zoo right in the heart of the city. Free to public. Lions, tigers, bears, oh my!
Glass enclosed green house with tropical plants and flowers. Perfect winter escape while exploring the city!
147 locals recommend
Lincoln Park Conservatory
2430 N Stockton DrGlass enclosed green house with tropical plants and flowers. Perfect winter escape while exploring the city!
Local history museum. Not the well know Chicago museum, but off the beaten path museum. Can generally find groupon deals.
241 locals recommend
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark StLocal history museum. Not the well know Chicago museum, but off the beaten path museum. Can generally find groupon deals.
World class museum of fossils, gems and special exhibits.
https://www.fieldmuseum.org/
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrWorld class museum of fossils, gems and special exhibits.
https://www.fieldmuseum.org/
World class aquarium. Has whales and dolphis, manta rays. Check for special exhibits. Amazing views of the city from cafe
673 locals recommend
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S Lake Shore DrWorld class aquarium. Has whales and dolphis, manta rays. Check for special exhibits. Amazing views of the city from cafe
World renowned art museum
Check for special exhibits
http://www.artic.edu/
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveWorld renowned art museum
Check for special exhibits
http://www.artic.edu/
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrAmazing shows of the sky
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Irish pub just down the street; has quiz nights, drinks and a restaurant as well. In summer- has lovely outdoor seating
16 locals recommend
Dickens Street Public House
2060 N Cleveland AveGreat Irish pub just down the street; has quiz nights, drinks and a restaurant as well. In summer- has lovely outdoor seating
Balena - Temporarily Closed
3600 North Clark StreetExceptional Italian food
Essentials
Local grocery store just down the street to pick up any food or supplies
24 locals recommend
Carnival Foods
458 W Dickens AveLocal grocery store just down the street to pick up any food or supplies
Everything Else
CVS
2427 W Chicago AveCVS pharmacy and store
Shopping
Free Yoga classes on Sun mornings at 10 am- walkable for apartment.
They give yoga mats in store- just show up!
37 locals recommend
lululemon
3556 N Southport AveFree Yoga classes on Sun mornings at 10 am- walkable for apartment.
They give yoga mats in store- just show up!
Best women's clothing consignment store in the city! great deals on designer clothes that are well curated.
2nd Time Around
823 W Armitage AveBest women's clothing consignment store in the city! great deals on designer clothes that are well curated.