Kyuramen x TBaar - Downtown Chicago 九汤屋拉面

Nestled in casual digs, this Italian spot serves up exquisite Piemontese dishes, like rabbit and plin, paired with a stellar wine selection.

No-frills rooms with private bathrooms and cable TV, plus free WiFi & free parking. On the edge of Lincolnwood, this no-frills, 2-story budget motel on Route 41 is across the street from the Lincoln Village shopping center, 5.2 miles from Wrigley Field and 11.6 miles north of The Loop in downtown Chicago. The basic rooms feature exterior entrances and offer cable TV, free WiFi, private bathrooms and air-conditioning. Free parking is provided.

Australian bakery specializing in meat pies such as steak and mushroom, plus sausage rolls, smoothies, and milkshakes.

Casual sandwich shop offering a variety of meat and veggie options, including the popular buffalo chicken.

Drag queens take the stage at this long-standing nightclub popular for bachelorette parties.

Vegan food, including dumplings, noodles, rice, curry & burgers, made with seitan & soy-"meat".

High-end Chinese dining amid swanky '30s-era decor & on a terrace with views in the Peninsula Hotel.

Chic high-rise lodging offering polished rooms & suites, plus a modern restaurant & a sleek bar. Dating from 1928, this swanky, high-rise hotel is a 4-minute walk from Skydeck Chicago in the Willis Tower, and a mile from the sprawling greenery of Millennium Park. Chic rooms feature glass desks, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars and Wi-Fi (fee). Upgraded rooms add living rooms, city views and/or whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. Amenities include a contemporary restaurant serving classic American dishes with a regional twist, plus a stylish bar and a 24/7 gym. There's also a business center.

Traditional Chinese sweet shop, featuring buns, cakes & mochi, some filled with fruit preserves.

Stylish and sophisticated, this landmark hotel boasts luxurious amenities, attentive service, and a prime downtown location perfect for exploring Chicago.