The StopAlong

Stylish, modern eatery with open-hearth cooking & a conceptual menu in a bi-level space with music.

A lively cocktail haven, this Bucktown gem serves up deliciously reimagined American-Chinese classics in a fun, welcoming atmosphere.

This iconic jazz club dishes out nightly live sounds, from renowned acts to spontaneous jams, all in a lively, character-filled atmosphere.

Hip brewery & Mexican-influenced pub with a visible production area & a taco menu.

Chicago-style hot dogs plus creative specialty dogs, gourmet sausages & more in a cool-casual space.

Storied hotel with upscale quarters & casual dining, plus a lavish lobby, 7 ballrooms & a chic bar. Set in the theater and financial district, this plush, venerable hotel with an opulent frescoed lobby is a 3-minute walk from the Art Institute of Chicago and 10 minutes on foot from Willis Tower. The modern rooms have upscale decor, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee). Upgraded quarters provide free Wi-Fi, and access to a private lounge offering complimentary breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add separate living areas and wet bars. There's a rustic restaurant and a Chicago-inspired burger bar, along with an elegant lobby bar. Other amenities include a spa, an indoor pool and a sauna, plus a fitness center and 7 ornate ballrooms.

New York-style pies, as well as grandma-style pizzas, offered for takeout and rooftop dining.

Family-owned restaurant dishing up traditional Filipino fare such as lumpia, chicken inasal, and adobo.

Family-owned bakery offering specialty cakes, pastries, sandwiches, smoothies & coffee in cozy digs.

Contemporary rooms & suites in a chic hotel featuring a bar & a 24/7 gym, plus Wrigley Field views. A 4-minute walk from both an El station and the famous Wrigley Field baseball park, this chic boutique hotel in the vibrant Lakeview neighborhood is 2 miles from concerts at the Riviera Theatre. Bright, contemporary rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus views of the baseball park or the neighborhood. Suites add pull-out couches. Some have balconies. Kids stay at no charge with an adult. Room service is offered. A 24/7 fitness center is on-site. A fashionable bar has an all-day menu. Parking is available for a fee, as is breakfast served in a warmly decorated dining room.