Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
The horchata is bomb and their margaritas are legendary and the only spot in know directly under the train!
28 locals recommend
Flaco's Tacos
1116 W Granville AveThe horchata is bomb and their margaritas are legendary and the only spot in know directly under the train!
Ann Sather Restaurant
909 W Belmont AveWho doesn't like gooey cinnamon buns and waffles?
Cute little spot I like to dip off into for some green curry tofu. The owner is super nice and the food is always delish!
50 locals recommend
Joy's Noodles & Rice
3257 North BroadwayCute little spot I like to dip off into for some green curry tofu. The owner is super nice and the food is always delish!
Parks & Nature
It's a nice place to sit and be right next to Lake Michigan which can be pretty nice even in winter.
12 locals recommend
Berger Park
6205 N Sheridan RdIt's a nice place to sit and be right next to Lake Michigan which can be pretty nice even in winter.
Shopping
The owner is a wonderful guy and I am a fan of his quaint little shop. Great place to pick up charcoal, and sage etc to burn. His shop always smells wonderful and is full of little treasures. Tell him Mena sent you !
African Safari Imports
1140 W Bryn Mawr AveThe owner is a wonderful guy and I am a fan of his quaint little shop. Great place to pick up charcoal, and sage etc to burn. His shop always smells wonderful and is full of little treasures. Tell him Mena sent you !
Arts & Culture
The campus is beautiful and one of the few directly on the lake. It's within walking distance, if you have friends or family there, my spot is great for visiting!
53 locals recommend
Loyola University Chicago
1032 W Sheridan RdThe campus is beautiful and one of the few directly on the lake. It's within walking distance, if you have friends or family there, my spot is great for visiting!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StThey charge you for bags and shopping cart use, take one of my bags to avoid the hassle.
71 locals recommend
ALDI
2431 W Montrose AveThey charge you for bags and shopping cart use, take one of my bags to avoid the hassle.
Entertainment & Activities
It's the touristy thing to do! No trip is complete without seeing fireworks at Navy pier or going on the Ferris Wheel, don't worry, it's heated in winter.
933 locals recommend
Navy Pier
600 E Grand AveIt's the touristy thing to do! No trip is complete without seeing fireworks at Navy pier or going on the Ferris Wheel, don't worry, it's heated in winter.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chicago's LGBTQ heartbeat of the city. Some of the best free clubs and catch any one of the drag shows and dinner to round out the experience!
92 locals recommend
Boystown
Chicago's LGBTQ heartbeat of the city. Some of the best free clubs and catch any one of the drag shows and dinner to round out the experience!
Rice n peas, jerk chicken AND it turns into a late night dance spot on weekends. Black owned and operator. Great place to watch a game too, lots of big screen T.Vs
16 locals recommend
Mr. Brown's Lounge
2301 W Chicago AveRice n peas, jerk chicken AND it turns into a late night dance spot on weekends. Black owned and operator. Great place to watch a game too, lots of big screen T.Vs
It's in Obama's stompin' grounds of Hyde Park, definitely a must see area on your trip This place is chic and has some tasty bites before heading upstairs to check out the live music, view their schedule for upcoming acts http://promontorychicago.com/
172 locals recommend
The Promontory
5311 S Lake Park Ave WIt's in Obama's stompin' grounds of Hyde Park, definitely a must see area on your trip This place is chic and has some tasty bites before heading upstairs to check out the live music, view their schedule for upcoming acts http://promontorychicago.com/