Hot dog stand · Lakeview East
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"This delightful dog slinger is partially hidden in a basement along Broadway in Lakeview, so keep an eye out. The pulled pork chub dog is a fan favorite, and so is the quarter-pound “Chubby.”" - Ashok Selvam
Hotel · Near North Side
Modern quarters in a bright, stylish property offering regular art exhibits, plus a gym & a spa. Set amid high-rise buildings, this sophisticated hotel is a 2-minute walk from The Richard H. Driehaus Museum, a 4-minute walk from designer boutiques and cool restaurants on the Magnificent Mile, and a 5-minute walk from the nearest El station. Stylish rooms with modern decor offer Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus Nespresso machines and minibars. Suites add living and dining areas, plus skyline views. Amenities include a gym, and a spa with a sauna, plus a business center and event space, housing regular art and cultural exhibitions. Bike rentals are available. Breakfast, parking and car charging stations are offered.
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Restaurant · Loop
Chic French spot boasting classic dishes, a sleek bar scene, and standout cocktails, perfect for a low-key night out in the city.
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Fine dining restaurant · Gold Coast
Upscale destination featuring contemporary American entrees, craft cocktails & weekly live music.
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Mexican restaurant · Archer Heights
Unfussy, family-run outpost serving familiar & unusual regional Mexican chow with fruit waters.
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Hotel · Loop
Polished quarters with river views in a sleek hotel offering a rooftop lounge, a tavern & a spa. Next to an El station on a street lined with upscale shops and restaurants, this sleek hotel in the Theater District is 2 blocks from the Chicago River and 11 minutes' walk from the sculptures at Millennium Park. Polished rooms with river views feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi (fee), as well as minibars and coffeemakers. Suites add living rooms with kitchenettes, dining areas, and spa-style bathrooms with soaking tubs. Room service is available. A chic rooftop lounge with a glass-enclosed deck offers river and park views. There's also an upscale tavern and a high-end spa. Valet parking is available for a surcharge.
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Restaurant · South Loop
Trendy venue serving pasta, burgers, and meat plates, plus draft beer, cocktails, and happy-hour specials.
Coffee shop · Logan Square
Gaslight is a cozy coffee haven where you can sip expertly roasted brews, indulge in fresh pastries, and soak up the creative vibe among spacious tables.
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Aquarium · Grant Park
State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
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New American restaurant · West Town
At this buzzing hotspot, Stephanie Izard whips up inventive small plates from an eye-catching open kitchen, emphasizing bold flavors and a lively atmosphere.
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American restaurant · Logan Square
A cozy hipster gem serving inventive farm-to-table dishes and craft cocktails, where the whiskey flows and the ambiance is perfectly chill.
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