Chicago is one of the culinary capitals of the United States. From high-brow chef restaurants like Charlie Trotter's to grungy hole-in-the-wall decades old joints like Jim's Original, Chicago has it all. Saying Chicago loves its dee…Open the full description
Chicago is one of the culinary capitals of the United States. From high-brow chef restaurants like Charlie Trotter's to grungy hole-in-the-wall decades old joints like Jim's Original, Chicago has it all. Saying Chicago loves its deep dish pizza and ketchup-less Chicago-style hot dogs would be an understatement, but one can't ignore the less nationally known local specialties. Namely, Italian beef, Greek gyros (introduced to the States via Chicago), Puerto Rican jibaritos, to name a few. The long history of immigrant communities in places like Little Italy, Chinatown, Pilsen, Little India, and Polishtown, Chicago is a potpourri of ethnic cuisine. Seek and you shall find.
Pequod's Pizza
Nightlife
15
4
Their deep dish pizza is baked in a pan lined with cheese, which leaves a delicious carmelized crust along the edges of the crust. You'll avoid the huge crowds at places like Gino's East, Lou Malnati's, Giordano's, and Pizzeria Uno (all great, but very touristy). It spans two floors, and the seating area runs deep into the building.
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The Publican
Nightlife
10
1
You should visit to try their amazing culinary skills and be absorbed in the trendy atmosphere. Experiencing this restaurant is very defiantly a unique experience. The locals like it so much they have their weddings in the restaurant!
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Private Chicago Photo Shoot Tour
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Duration
1 h
Languages
English
The Signature Lounge
Nightlife
8
3
There is no fee to enter The Signature Lounge and the price of a drink is cheaper than a ticket to see the view at Willis Tower (no bar at the top of the Willis Skydeck). If you want to get the most of the Chicago skyline come to this lounge for sure.
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City Winery Chicago Riverwalk
Nightlife
15
4
You should go for the great view of the river and great wine. The Riverwalk has been newly renovated so it still has the "new and shinny" feel. You can come here for a meal or just for drinks. I would recommend going early-ish to be the crowd since the place has become very popular
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Duck Duck Goat
Restaurants
6
1
Growing up I'd look forward to Sunday brunch at the expensive-classy Chinese restaurants my Aunt would treat me and my brother to. They didn't taste like the succulent street food and carted fishball we so enjoyed, but they did have an element I craved for during the week. A High Quality Authentic Oral Treat. DDG recaptures this experience.
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Dusek's
Restaurants
7
1
Well there is little to NO wait for world class brunch food. Believe me I am a picky eater. Also, they have beergaritas, a mixture of beer and juice. Incredibly tasty and trendy. This place does brunch only on weekends and during the week are open for lunch and dinner.
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Private Chicago Photo Shoot Tour
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40
USD
Duration
1 h
Languages
English
Water Tower Place
Souvenirs
7
1
You should visit for gifts and to update your wardrobe. There are good store options for children as well. When you go to Water Tower Place plan on eating somewhere outside of the mall because your choices are pretty slim inside the mall.
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Tank Noodle
Restaurants
5
1
Is your mouth watering yet? Okay. Potentially. While there are many other restaurants in the area this place is the Go to for many. Their consistent cheap vouched for by Vietnamese Americans and I haven't really tried too many places (so that one's on me). their Vietnamese coffee is legit. Did I type legit? servers like Hung are warm & personable
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Hopleaf Bar
Nightlife
11
4
This is one of the most local feeling bars in Chicago. You can defiantly pick out the regulars by the way they interact with the waiters and bartenders. It defiantly has a community feel. Plan to see other parts of Andersonville during your visit since Chicago is a large city and distances can seem shorter than they are in reality.
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Kuma's Corner
Restaurants
8
3
They do have the best burgers you will ever try in your life, and this is NOT an exaggeration. By now you should know Chicago is one of the best dining cities in the world. Oh and incredible beer selection and a very interesting second date place where you bring to impress. A visit to Chicago is not complete till you have a local take you to Kumas!
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Lao Sze Chuan Restaurant
Restaurants
4
0
This is the famous Lao Sze Chuan. Live in Chicago for awhile and one of your Asian friends will take you here. Owned by a very sweet and entrepreneurial man, Tony Hu, this place has such positive aura. It is bustling as if you were in Sze Chuan!
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BIG & little's
Restaurants
4
2
i personally come here for tacos and truffle fries. their poke tacos are fresh and flavorful, and i am a total sucker for their samurai taco. everything is cooked to order, so you know you're not getting stale, recycled food!
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Isla Pilipina
Restaurants
4
2
You should once in your life try Filipino Food and this is the best there is in Chicago. The fried chicken is out of this world. People from several miles away drive down just for the fried chicken. The staff has that Filipino-Pacific Islander charm.
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The Purple Pig
Restaurants
4
1
This place has now become one of the top restaurants in Chicago. If you had one day this should be on your list. Vast wine collection, and the food is as tasty as it looks. The ambience is light and happy. This is also a great date place for if your date has never been here before.
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Smoke Daddy
Restaurants
5
2
It has a neighborhood feel where everyone is friendly. There are plenty of tv screens to watch many of the city sports teams, or if you want you can listen free live music every night. They also have an outside patio for eating.
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