Guidebook for Chicago

Jeff
Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Best burger I've ever had! Be prepared to wait. Recommend putting in your name and venturing over to Parlor Pizza or Lonewolf for a local drink. 15 minute walk to my apartment if you care to wait from home. Au Cheval will text you when your table opens up!
620 recommandé par les habitants
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
620 recommandé par les habitants
Best burger I've ever had! Be prepared to wait. Recommend putting in your name and venturing over to Parlor Pizza or Lonewolf for a local drink. 15 minute walk to my apartment if you care to wait from home. Au Cheval will text you when your table opens up!
Up for some Oysters and a new part of town? Venture up Halstead to the cute, quaint Oyster Bah for a bite. Lively neighborhood with plenty of options for food or drink!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Oyster Bah
1962 N Halsted St
9 recommandé par les habitants
Up for some Oysters and a new part of town? Venture up Halstead to the cute, quaint Oyster Bah for a bite. Lively neighborhood with plenty of options for food or drink!
Date night?! Very romantic place with great cocktails, good food and an even better vibe. Quick Uber or ~15 minute walk from apartment. If it's busy, put your name in and sneak over to Bar Siena across the street for a beverage first. Worth the wait!
44 recommandé par les habitants
RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green St
44 recommandé par les habitants
Date night?! Very romantic place with great cocktails, good food and an even better vibe. Quick Uber or ~15 minute walk from apartment. If it's busy, put your name in and sneak over to Bar Siena across the street for a beverage first. Worth the wait!
Up for a laid back vibe and out -of-this world breakfast creations? Bongo Room in Wicker Park is a must. If going on a weekend, get there before 9 otherwise you'll be waiting an hour +
199 recommandé par les habitants
Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee Ave
199 recommandé par les habitants
Up for a laid back vibe and out -of-this world breakfast creations? Bongo Room in Wicker Park is a must. If going on a weekend, get there before 9 otherwise you'll be waiting an hour +
Great food with an outdoor terrace overlooking the river of interest? River Roast is great for brunch or dinner with unique concoctions, food and often a live band! Recommend putting your name in and waiting for outdoor seating (stroll down to City Winery across the street). Perfect for a date or a group of friends!
15 recommandé par les habitants
River Roast
315 N LaSalle St
15 recommandé par les habitants
Great food with an outdoor terrace overlooking the river of interest? River Roast is great for brunch or dinner with unique concoctions, food and often a live band! Recommend putting your name in and waiting for outdoor seating (stroll down to City Winery across the street). Perfect for a date or a group of friends!

Drinks & Nightlife

Old-fashioned vibe and cocktails make it great place to start or end your evening in River North! The "Hepburn" is the local beverage of choice. Cant go wrong!
28 recommandé par les habitants
Hubbard Inn
110 W Hubbard St
28 recommandé par les habitants
Old-fashioned vibe and cocktails make it great place to start or end your evening in River North! The "Hepburn" is the local beverage of choice. Cant go wrong!
Live country tunes you're thing? Yeeehawww! No better place than Bub City in River North. Live music, good bbq and outstanding people watching featuring everything from real country boys to city slickers
34 recommandé par les habitants
Bub City
435 N Clark St
34 recommandé par les habitants
Live country tunes you're thing? Yeeehawww! No better place than Bub City in River North. Live music, good bbq and outstanding people watching featuring everything from real country boys to city slickers

Sightseeing

Favorite spot in all the city on a nice day! Recommendation: Grab a divvy at Navy Pier, bike north to Castaways (by volleyball courts) where you'll have amazing views looking back at the city and of Lincoln Park. Let me know if you are interested in other routes!
229 recommandé par les habitants
Piste Lakefront
Lakefront Trail
229 recommandé par les habitants
Favorite spot in all the city on a nice day! Recommendation: Grab a divvy at Navy Pier, bike north to Castaways (by volleyball courts) where you'll have amazing views looking back at the city and of Lincoln Park. Let me know if you are interested in other routes!

Essentials

Upscale grocery store / pharmacy with everything you need!
675 recommandé par les habitants
Jewel-Osco
3531 N Broadway
675 recommandé par les habitants
Upscale grocery store / pharmacy with everything you need!

Getting Around

Need to get to / from the O'hare airport? For ~$5 hop on the Blue line a ~10 minute walk from the apartment. Highly recommend if leaving to go home on a Sunday afternoon (avoid sitting in traffic for hour +)
30 recommandé par les habitants
Grand
502 N Milwaukee Ave
30 recommandé par les habitants
Need to get to / from the O'hare airport? For ~$5 hop on the Blue line a ~10 minute walk from the apartment. Highly recommend if leaving to go home on a Sunday afternoon (avoid sitting in traffic for hour +)
Heading north to Old Town or Lincoln Park? The Brown line, ~10 minute walk, will get you there with little hassle. Nice views of the city as you venture north. Sedgwick is main Old Town stop. Diversey the main Lincoln Park destination
27 recommandé par les habitants
Merchandise Mart
27 recommandé par les habitants
Heading north to Old Town or Lincoln Park? The Brown line, ~10 minute walk, will get you there with little hassle. Nice views of the city as you venture north. Sedgwick is main Old Town stop. Diversey the main Lincoln Park destination
Chicago's bike share network boasts ~300 stations throughout the city. Great way to get around and get some exercise! Bike lanes throughout the city make it easy to navigate (plug into google if you have a destination in mind). $9.95 for a 24 hour rental (additional fees for trips over 30 minutes). After the initial setup it's easy and can pickup / drop off a bike wherever you see those lovely blue bikes! Helmets in my hallway closet for your use!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Divvy
23 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago's bike share network boasts ~300 stations throughout the city. Great way to get around and get some exercise! Bike lanes throughout the city make it easy to navigate (plug into google if you have a destination in mind). $9.95 for a 24 hour rental (additional fees for trips over 30 minutes). After the initial setup it's easy and can pickup / drop off a bike wherever you see those lovely blue bikes! Helmets in my hallway closet for your use!

Entertainment & Activities

One the premier comedy clubs in the world! Book now as tickets go fast (Especially on weekends). Highly recommend a dinner in Old Town followed by a Second City show. Happy to provide some party planning support!
433 recommandé par les habitants
The Second City
230 W North Ave
433 recommandé par les habitants
One the premier comedy clubs in the world! Book now as tickets go fast (Especially on weekends). Highly recommend a dinner in Old Town followed by a Second City show. Happy to provide some party planning support!