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!
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest 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!
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Oyster Bah
1962 N Halsted StUp 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!
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RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green StDate 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 +
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Bongo Room
1470 N Milwaukee AveUp 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!
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River Roast
315 N LaSalle StGreat 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!
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Hubbard Inn
110 W Hubbard StOld-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
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Bub City
435 N Clark StLive 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!
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Lakefront Trail
Lakefront TrailFavorite 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
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayUpscale 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 +)
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Grand
502 N Milwaukee AveNeed 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
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Merchandise Mart
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!
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Divvy
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!
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The Second City
230 W North AveOne 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!