Michael’s guidebook
Food scene
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State StThe deep dish
Bar Siena
832 W Randolph StAmazing pizza and try the grilled octopus.
Parson's Chicken & Fish
2952 W Armitage AveThe food is great, try the grill amish chicken.
Hub 51
51 W Hubbard StGreat brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
La Cantina
1911 S Michigan AveMust try their margaritas.
Punch House
1227 W 18th StGreat drinks, vibes, music is always good.
Nice rooftop bar, with good drinks and once in while there is a live band performing.
21 locals recommend
Drumbar
201 E Delaware PlNice rooftop bar, with good drinks and once in while there is a live band performing.
London House Rooftop Bar
85 E Wacker DrAmazing views of the city.
Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveGreat pizza.
Barrio
65 West Kinzie StreetMust try their lobster quesadilla.
Best burgers in town but I have to warn you, the line to get in can be long.
620 locals recommend
Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StBest burgers in town but I have to warn you, the line to get in can be long.
The Aviary
955 W Fulton MarketIf you want one of a kind cocktails, this is the place to go.
Neighborhoods
Hyde Park
Very hip, diverse. Plenty of great restaurants, bars.
Logan Square
Very hip, tons of great bars and restaurants.
Very trendy, randolph street which is known as the restaurant row is located here.
89 locals recommend
West Loop
Very trendy, randolph street which is known as the restaurant row is located here.
Pilsen
Sightseeing
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StGrant Park
337 E Randolph StNavy Pier
600 E Grand AveDuSable Museum of African American History
740 E 56th PlMuseum of Science and Industry
5700 S Lake Shore Dr