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Dive bar with happy-hour specials offers beer, live music, and karaoke.

Japanese noodle soups & skewered snacks in a classic izakaya with a chill vibe & outdoor seating.

Creative Filipino-Cuban fare & BYOB offered in a snug, artsy setup with outdoor seating.

Elegant lodging with bright quarters, plus fine French dining, a sleek cocktail bar & a gym. Set in a glass high-rise building offering views of Lake Michigan, this polished Downtown hotel is a 3-minute walk from Chicago metro station, and an 8-minute walk from shops and restaurants on the lively Magnificent Mile. The bright, stylish rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Keurig coffeemakers; most have city or river views. Contemporary suites add sound systems and living rooms with pull-out sofas. There's a posh French restaurant with a chic bar, and a vibrant cocktail bar with a library and floor-to-ceiling windows. Other amenities include a gym, a business center and a ballroom.

This old-school liquor store selling wine, beer & spirits boasts an attached taproom.

This chic, expansive eatery boasts top-notch steaks and seafood, a stylish bar, and exceptional service that makes every occasion feel special.

Maxwells Trading in the West Loop marries Asian flavors with global flair in a chic warehouse setting where inventive dishes and upbeat vinyl vibes create an electric dining experience.

Snug specialty shop carrying Ethiopian products including food, coffee, music & clothing.

Neighborhood bar offering beer, live music, trivia, karaoke & pool in a funky, dog-friendly setting.

Long-running, family-owned institution known for its thin-crust pies, plus sandwiches & pasta.