Bar & grill · Lakeview
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"Country bar Houndstooth Saloon has launched its first holiday market to help support local artists, bakers, and vendors selling ornaments, stickers, jewelry, and more — and it’s open every day until Christmas." - Naomi Waxman
Hotel · Gold Coast
Sophisticated quarters with free Wi-Fi, plus loaner bikes, a lively bar & a celeb-chef restaurant. Located 4 blocks from the Lakefront Trail, this chic, luxe hotel is a 6-minute walk from the El train, and 2 miles from Millennium Park and Lincoln Zoo. The sophisticated rooms are decorated with contemporary photography, and feature Italian linens, iPod docks, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites have separate living areas; some add an outdoor terrace. Amenities include free loaner bikes and iMacs. There's also a stylish coffee lounge and bar, which features a fireplace and rustic wood walls, plus a screening room, a lively bar and fine dining restaurant created by celeb chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.
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Hotel · Hyde Park
The Sophy Hotel is a chic, art-centric retreat in Hyde Park, boasting vibrant, spacious rooms, a stylish bar, and a renowned restaurant—all within a leisurely stroll to local dining and culture.
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Middle Eastern restaurant · River North
SIFR merges modern elegance with vibrant Middle Eastern flavors, offering a creative cocktail menu and a memorable dining experience with standout dishes.
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Mexican restaurant · Humboldt Park
Relaxed taqueria pairing classic options & organ meats with margaritas, palomas & piña coladas.
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American restaurant · Loop
Lockwood offers a brunching haven with inventive New American dishes set in a luxe atmosphere within the stunning Palmer House lobby.
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Ramen restaurant · Near North Side
Japanese restaurant serving a variety of ramen dishes, plus tea, desserts and sake.
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Grocery store · Uptown
Grocery offering a roster of ethnic spices & specialty foods, plus standard meat, poultry & produce.
Sandwich shop · Morgan Park
Unpretentious counter-service joint serving up a big variety of hearty sandwiches.
Bar · West Town
Decades of games, dozens of beers & 60-plus whiskeys offered in a funky, industrial setting.
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Italian restaurant · Near North Side
Savor Neapolitan pizzas, homemade pastas, and a thoughtfully curated wine list in a stylish venue that sets the perfect mood for any occasion.
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