Edith’s Chicago guidebook

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Edith’s Chicago guidebook

Cocktails

Interesting and amazing cocktails. Building owned by a woman named Mary in her late 80's. That's where the name came from. The inside of the bar looks like it might be an old ship.
40 recommandé par les habitants
Queen Mary
2125 W Division St
40 recommandé par les habitants
Interesting and amazing cocktails. Building owned by a woman named Mary in her late 80's. That's where the name came from. The inside of the bar looks like it might be an old ship.
All day bar. Tropical cocktails and music. No food.
85 recommandé par les habitants
Estereo
2450 N Milwaukee Ave
85 recommandé par les habitants
All day bar. Tropical cocktails and music. No food.
Speak easy downstairs from Dusek’s restaurant in Pilsen. Really good cocktails.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Punch House
1227 W 18th St
78 recommandé par les habitants
Speak easy downstairs from Dusek’s restaurant in Pilsen. Really good cocktails.
Great cocktails. Get the burger. Comparable to the burger at Au Cheval.
584 recommandé par les habitants
Scofflaw
3201 W Armitage Ave
584 recommandé par les habitants
Great cocktails. Get the burger. Comparable to the burger at Au Cheval.
Cabaret shows and cocktails. What more could you want? Need a reservation.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Bordel
1721 W Division St
38 recommandé par les habitants
Cabaret shows and cocktails. What more could you want? Need a reservation.
Cozy, stylish bar at the Chicago Athletic Association serving cocktails made with rare ingredients. Only seats 10 and requires a reservation and deposit.
7 recommandé par les habitants
The Milk Room
12 South Michigan Avenue
7 recommandé par les habitants
Cozy, stylish bar at the Chicago Athletic Association serving cocktails made with rare ingredients. Only seats 10 and requires a reservation and deposit.
The bar in the lobby is pretty good.
The Hoxton, Chicago
200 N Green St
The bar in the lobby is pretty good.

Wine Bar

Best wine bar in Chicago. Approachable wine list and food menu. Casual and friendly with a nice outdoor patio. Great service and easy to get to via car/taxi/Uber or bus.
173 recommandé par les habitants
Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar
954 North California Avenue
173 recommandé par les habitants
Best wine bar in Chicago. Approachable wine list and food menu. Casual and friendly with a nice outdoor patio. Great service and easy to get to via car/taxi/Uber or bus.
Great wine selection. Easily accessible by blue line train. Parking can be a challenge, so public transportation or taxi/uber is best.
73 recommandé par les habitants
Websters Wine Bar Chicago
2601 N Milwaukee Ave
73 recommandé par les habitants
Great wine selection. Easily accessible by blue line train. Parking can be a challenge, so public transportation or taxi/uber is best.
Speak easy type wine bar in the basement of a bed and breakfast. Eat by candlelight. Great wine and cocktail list. Amazing food and service. You'll need a reservation.
8 recommandé par les habitants
The Press Room
1134 W Washington Blvd
8 recommandé par les habitants
Speak easy type wine bar in the basement of a bed and breakfast. Eat by candlelight. Great wine and cocktail list. Amazing food and service. You'll need a reservation.
The only winery in the city. Great event space. Concerts every weekend. You need tickets to attend the concerts so check ahead for who is playing. Huge outdoor space.
70 recommandé par les habitants
City Winery
1200 W Randolph St
70 recommandé par les habitants
The only winery in the city. Great event space. Concerts every weekend. You need tickets to attend the concerts so check ahead for who is playing. Huge outdoor space.

Neighborhoods

Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself.
89 recommandé par les habitants
West Loop
89 recommandé par les habitants
Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself.
Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, blue line train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself. If you take the train, exit at North Ave/Milwaukee/Damen.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Bucktown
55 recommandé par les habitants
Bustling with young professionals, hip shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops, bakeries, etc. You could spend a whole day in this neighborhood eating, drinking and shopping. Accessible via the bus, blue line train, taxi or uber. Parking can be a challenge, so I would not recommend driving yourself. If you take the train, exit at North Ave/Milwaukee/Damen.
Written about as the most popular neighborhood in the United States for a couple of years. Artists and hipsters occupied Logan Square making way for art galleries, restaurants, bars, shops, coffee shops and beautiful city parks.
174 recommandé par les habitants
Logan Square
174 recommandé par les habitants
Written about as the most popular neighborhood in the United States for a couple of years. Artists and hipsters occupied Logan Square making way for art galleries, restaurants, bars, shops, coffee shops and beautiful city parks.
Historically a Mexican neighborhood. A melting pot of many different cultures and people. Young artists have started to occupy apartments and studios here. Still predominantly occupied by Mexican families. You will find some of the best Mexican food you've ever had.
103 recommandé par les habitants
Pilsen
103 recommandé par les habitants
Historically a Mexican neighborhood. A melting pot of many different cultures and people. Young artists have started to occupy apartments and studios here. Still predominantly occupied by Mexican families. You will find some of the best Mexican food you've ever had.

Sightseeing

Similar to the Highline in NYC. It was an old elevated train track that was decommissioned and turned into a beautifully landscaped bike and running path. There are benches to sit and relax throughout the path.
241 recommandé par les habitants
The 606
1805 North Ridgeway Avenue
241 recommandé par les habitants
Similar to the Highline in NYC. It was an old elevated train track that was decommissioned and turned into a beautifully landscaped bike and running path. There are benches to sit and relax throughout the path.
Check out the website for all that Millenium Park has to offer. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
1243 recommandé par les habitants
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
1243 recommandé par les habitants
Check out the website for all that Millenium Park has to offer. https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park.html
Get tickets ahead of time. They usually sell out weeks in advance.
324 recommandé par les habitants
Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Dr
324 recommandé par les habitants
Get tickets ahead of time. They usually sell out weeks in advance.
360 degree views of the city. On clear days you can see all the way to Iowa. The best view is in the ladies room! If you don't want to have a full dinner, check out their lounge/bar on the 96th floor. You might need to make reservations. Check ahead of time.
525 recommandé par les habitants
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
525 recommandé par les habitants
360 degree views of the city. On clear days you can see all the way to Iowa. The best view is in the ladies room! If you don't want to have a full dinner, check out their lounge/bar on the 96th floor. You might need to make reservations. Check ahead of time.
Check exhibits ahead of time. The modern wing is usually really interesting. Parking is expensive.
1159 recommandé par les habitants
The Art Institute of Chicago
111 S Michigan Ave
1159 recommandé par les habitants
Check exhibits ahead of time. The modern wing is usually really interesting. Parking is expensive.
One of my faves.
483 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore Dr
483 recommandé par les habitants
One of my faves.
Check the website for exhibits
657 recommandé par les habitants
The Field Museum
1400 S Lake Shore Dr
657 recommandé par les habitants
Check the website for exhibits

Shopping

Chicago souvenirs that locals would buy. The owner designs and sews lots of the clothing. Really cool boutique shop that you wouldn't find tourists visiting.
65 recommandé par les habitants
Wolfbait & B-girls
3131 W Logan Blvd
65 recommandé par les habitants
Chicago souvenirs that locals would buy. The owner designs and sews lots of the clothing. Really cool boutique shop that you wouldn't find tourists visiting.

Food scene

Great place for tacos and cocktails. Amazing outdoor space. Fun and hip atmosphere. Right next to the North Ave/Damen/Milwaukee blue line train.
1176 recommandé par les habitants
Big Star
1531 N Damen Ave
1176 recommandé par les habitants
Great place for tacos and cocktails. Amazing outdoor space. Fun and hip atmosphere. Right next to the North Ave/Damen/Milwaukee blue line train.
Nashville style chicken, hush puppies, fish and chips. Get a slushie! They're delicious. If you can get a table outside, it's worth it. Casual and fun. There is usually a wait to get in. Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
658 recommandé par les habitants
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage Ave
658 recommandé par les habitants
Nashville style chicken, hush puppies, fish and chips. Get a slushie! They're delicious. If you can get a table outside, it's worth it. Casual and fun. There is usually a wait to get in. Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
One of the largest whiskey selections in the U.S. Upscale food, cocktails, wine and beer. Great service. Across the street from the Logan Square blue line train station.
830 recommandé par les habitants
Longman & Eagle
2657 N Kedzie Ave
830 recommandé par les habitants
One of the largest whiskey selections in the U.S. Upscale food, cocktails, wine and beer. Great service. Across the street from the Logan Square blue line train station.
Indian food in an English pub setting with a large selection of beer
65 recommandé par les habitants
Pub Royale
2049 W Division St
65 recommandé par les habitants
Indian food in an English pub setting with a large selection of beer
Beautifully designed and decorated with a tropical Mediterranean vibe. Great food and cocktails. Need a reservation.
78 recommandé par les habitants
Beatnik
1604 W Chicago Ave
78 recommandé par les habitants
Beautifully designed and decorated with a tropical Mediterranean vibe. Great food and cocktails. Need a reservation.
Great selection of food and cocktails. Nice outdoor space. You will need a reservation. Parking is challenging. Take a taxi/uber or public transportation.
Perilla | korean american fare
401 North Milwaukee Avenue
Great selection of food and cocktails. Nice outdoor space. You will need a reservation. Parking is challenging. Take a taxi/uber or public transportation.
One of the best burgers in Chicago. Get there early and get your name on the list. They don’t take reservations so you could wait for an hour or more for a table.
620 recommandé par les habitants
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph St
620 recommandé par les habitants
One of the best burgers in Chicago. Get there early and get your name on the list. They don’t take reservations so you could wait for an hour or more for a table.
Casual place. Italian cuisine. Great service. Cute space.
42 recommandé par les habitants
Osteria Langhe
2824 W Armitage Ave
42 recommandé par les habitants
Casual place. Italian cuisine. Great service. Cute space.
One of the best steak houses I've ever been to. It's small so there is limited seating. You need a reservation.
57 recommandé par les habitants
BoeufHaus
1012 N Western Ave
57 recommandé par les habitants
One of the best steak houses I've ever been to. It's small so there is limited seating. You need a reservation.
Not your traditional steak house. Great selection of steak and seafood.
79 recommandé par les habitants
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
218 W Kinzie St
79 recommandé par les habitants
Not your traditional steak house. Great selection of steak and seafood.
Next door to Thalia Hall. Cocktail bar in the basement (speak easy) called the Punch Room.
156 recommandé par les habitants
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th St
156 recommandé par les habitants
Next door to Thalia Hall. Cocktail bar in the basement (speak easy) called the Punch Room.
One of the best Ramen restaurants in Chicago. They also have sushi. Great selection of Japanese spirits as well. It's usually packed. I would advise a reservation.
134 recommandé par les habitants
Ramen Wasabi
2101 N Milwaukee Ave
134 recommandé par les habitants
One of the best Ramen restaurants in Chicago. They also have sushi. Great selection of Japanese spirits as well. It's usually packed. I would advise a reservation.
Small space. Limited seating. Need reservations. Best sushi in the city
87 recommandé par les habitants
KAI ZAN
2557 W Chicago Ave
87 recommandé par les habitants
Small space. Limited seating. Need reservations. Best sushi in the city
Not your typical Thai food. Unique dishes.
23 recommandé par les habitants
JJ Thai Street Food
1715 W Chicago Ave
23 recommandé par les habitants
Not your typical Thai food. Unique dishes.
It’s small, casual and BYOB. Delicious noodle dishes.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Lao Peng You
2020 W Chicago Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
It’s small, casual and BYOB. Delicious noodle dishes.
Contemporary American cuisine with international flair. Great service. The tasting menu is usually really good. Need a reservation.
28 recommandé par les habitants
S.K.Y.
1239 W 18th St
28 recommandé par les habitants
Contemporary American cuisine with international flair. Great service. The tasting menu is usually really good. Need a reservation.
If you’re into deep dish pizza, look no further. Best deep dish in Chicago.
513 recommandé par les habitants
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St
513 recommandé par les habitants
If you’re into deep dish pizza, look no further. Best deep dish in Chicago.
Stephanie Izard’s restaurant. Need a reservation.
496 recommandé par les habitants
Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St
496 recommandé par les habitants
Stephanie Izard’s restaurant. Need a reservation.
If you’re a carnivore, you’ll love this place. Great for brunch too.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Publican Quality Meats
825 W Fulton Market
60 recommandé par les habitants
If you’re a carnivore, you’ll love this place. Great for brunch too.
Great happy hour. Unique cocktails. One of our favorite places.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Heritage Restaurant & Caviar Bar
2700 W Chicago Ave
11 recommandé par les habitants
Great happy hour. Unique cocktails. One of our favorite places.
Lesbian owned. Wine list includes women and minority vintners. GREAT food!
19 recommandé par les habitants
Split-Rail
2500 W Chicago Ave
19 recommandé par les habitants
Lesbian owned. Wine list includes women and minority vintners. GREAT food!

Dive bar

Upscale bar food and great selection of beer. Nice outdoor seating.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Tuman's Tap and Grill
2159 W Chicago Ave
41 recommandé par les habitants
Upscale bar food and great selection of beer. Nice outdoor seating.
Upscale cocktails. Bar food. Hipster paradise. Great outdoor space in the back.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Best Intentions
3281 W Armitage Ave
45 recommandé par les habitants
Upscale cocktails. Bar food. Hipster paradise. Great outdoor space in the back.
Casual place. Great spot to wait for your table at Au Cheval.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Lone Wolf
806 W Randolph St
37 recommandé par les habitants
Casual place. Great spot to wait for your table at Au Cheval.