Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Amazing Michelin starred restaurant. Instead of reservations look for them on FaceBook to buy tickets for prix fixe which are available 1-2 days in advance.
97 locals recommend
Alinea
1723 N Halsted StAmazing Michelin starred restaurant. Instead of reservations look for them on FaceBook to buy tickets for prix fixe which are available 1-2 days in advance.
Taco Joint
1969 N Halsted StSo tasty. And they deliver!
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StGreat food and better people watching.
Considered one of the best burger places in the country. No-frills guilty pleasure.
Edzo's Lincoln Park
2218 N Lincoln AveConsidered one of the best burger places in the country. No-frills guilty pleasure.
Excellent red-sauce Italian with relaxing atmosphere. Good pre or post-Steppenwolf.
6 locals recommend
Vinci Restaurant
1732 N Halsted StExcellent red-sauce Italian with relaxing atmosphere. Good pre or post-Steppenwolf.
Drinks & Nightlife
Boka
1729 N Halsted StAnother Michelin starred restaurant.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
2024 N Halsted StTapas!!
Perfect venue for indie music. Check their web site for upcoming concerts.
55 locals recommend
Lincoln Hall
2424 N Lincoln AvePerfect venue for indie music. Check their web site for upcoming concerts.
Everything Else
The Second City
230 W North AveWhere Saturday Night Live finds their talent.
Steppenwolf Theatre
1650 N Halsted StBroadway in Chicago.
Coppervine
1962 North Halsted StreetSophisticated small plates and cocktail pairings.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StAmazing grocery store with in-store dining and drinks.
Shopping
Glazed Expressions
717 W Armitage AveBest. Doughnuts. Handy to pick up across from Brown Line on Armitage.