Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Taqueria Los Comales
1544 W 18th StIt's like a Mexican Denny's - but really good!
Cozy, BYOB spot for updated Mexican fare in casual, rustic surrounds
29 locals recommend
Cantón Regio Steakhouse
1510 W 18th StCozy, BYOB spot for updated Mexican fare in casual, rustic surrounds
"It's small and lively with delicious Italian food and wine. The atmosphere feels like it could be in New York or London, but it's nestled away in Logan Square." Kara Mann
42 locals recommend
Osteria Langhe
2824 W Armitage Ave"It's small and lively with delicious Italian food and wine. The atmosphere feels like it could be in New York or London, but it's nestled away in Logan Square." Kara Mann
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Roberto's opened in 1962 as a pizza place. It has now expanded to a high class Italian Ristorante - but you can still order a pizza for delivery. And - it's only 2 blocks from my place!
Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria
483 Spring RdRoberto's opened in 1962 as a pizza place. It has now expanded to a high class Italian Ristorante - but you can still order a pizza for delivery. And - it's only 2 blocks from my place!
Sightseeing
Nick named The Bean - it's one of the highlights of Chicago. Located in Millenium Park, you have a great time walking around here.
473 locals recommend
Cloud Gate
201 E Randolph StNick named The Bean - it's one of the highlights of Chicago. Located in Millenium Park, you have a great time walking around here.
Getting Around
Chicago Transit Authority
1710 W 18th StThis is the Pink Line stop where you'll get off to walk to my place!
Arts & Culture
Filled with art from the greatest artists in the world! Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir - if you love art, you must go here!
1159 locals recommend
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan AveFilled with art from the greatest artists in the world! Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir - if you love art, you must go here!
The Zhou Brothers are world famous - and on every Third Friday that have open night where their 5 story Art Gallery Studio is open to the public. It's a must see if you're here on a 3rd Friday.
34 locals recommend
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W 35th StThe Zhou Brothers are world famous - and on every Third Friday that have open night where their 5 story Art Gallery Studio is open to the public. It's a must see if you're here on a 3rd Friday.
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveGreat place to go for Contemporary Art!
The Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in the city of Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
657 locals recommend
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore DrThe Field Museum of Natural History, also known as The Field Museum, is a natural history museum in the city of Chicago, and is one of the largest such museums in the world.
The Adler Planetarium is a public museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. It's also one of the best vantage points to see the City Skyline!
393 locals recommend
Adler Planetarium
1300 S Lake Shore DrThe Adler Planetarium is a public museum dedicated to the study of astronomy and astrophysics. It was founded in 1930 by Chicago business leader Max Adler. It's also one of the best vantage points to see the City Skyline!
Shopping
You have to start from the River and walk North. You'll find EVERYTHING you want to buy right on this street.
598 locals recommend
Hot Tix - Mag Mile Location
You have to start from the River and walk North. You'll find EVERYTHING you want to buy right on this street.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place to relax, have a drink, order some food, and be with all the hipsters.
135 locals recommend
Thalia Hall
1807 S Allport StA great place to relax, have a drink, order some food, and be with all the hipsters.
If you just want to walk around the corner and grab a beer, here's the place to go.
Caminos de Michoacan
1659 W Cullerton StIf you just want to walk around the corner and grab a beer, here's the place to go.
It's in the Heart of the Wicker Park scene. After you're done here - either walk north to Milwaukee Avenue and turn right, or turn right on North Avenue, or just keep walking North!
It's all cool.
1176 locals recommend
Big Star
1531 N Damen AveIt's in the Heart of the Wicker Park scene. After you're done here - either walk north to Milwaukee Avenue and turn right, or turn right on North Avenue, or just keep walking North!
It's all cool.
For some of the Best Blues Music you'll ever hear, this is the place to go!
458 locals recommend
Kingston Mines
2548 N Halsted StFor some of the Best Blues Music you'll ever hear, this is the place to go!
Buddy Guy is one of the most Legendary Blues guitarists in the world - and this is the club he founded! You just might run into him if you're lucky!
86 locals recommend
Buddy Guy's Legends
700 S Wabash AveBuddy Guy is one of the most Legendary Blues guitarists in the world - and this is the club he founded! You just might run into him if you're lucky!
Tereasa Surratt's bar of choice - in the basement of Lonesome Rose.
6 locals recommend
Golden Teardrops
2101 N California AveTereasa Surratt's bar of choice - in the basement of Lonesome Rose.