Fast food restaurant · West Town
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"The Travis Scott meal at McDonald’s — a medium Sprite, a quarter pounder with bacon, and fries with barbecue sauce — was a bona fide phenomenon when it was introduced in September." - Jaya Saxena
Grocery store · Ravenswood
This charming, family-run grocery in Chicago boasts a stellar selection of fresh produce, quality meats, and an exciting array of international delights.
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Hotel · Near North Side
Contemporary lodging with free breakfast & evening receptions, plus dogwalking & grooming services. A block from the Chicago River, this modern, elegant hotel is a 5-minute walk from the nearest El Train stop and a 13-minute train trip from the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. Sleek, contemporary rooms have free Wi-Fi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs, plus iPhone docks, work desks and coffeemakers; suites add living rooms. In-room spa services are available for a fee. Free perks include continental breakfast and an evening reception. There's also a polished restaurant serving steak and seafood dishes. Additional amenities include a 24-hour gym, a business center, and a pet program that provides dog-sitting, walking and grooming services (fee).
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Steak house · Gold Coast
Gibsons is the quintessential Gold Coast steakhouse, serving massive portions of prime cuts and decadent desserts in a vibrant, old-school setting.
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New American restaurant · Andersonville
100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.
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Sleek quarters offering skyline and lake views, plus a renowned restaurant, a rooftop terrace & spa. Next to the Chicago River, this luxe high-rise hotel is 2 blocks from upscale shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Sleek rooms have full kitchens, floor-to-ceiling windows with city and Lake Michigan views, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, custom-stocked minibars and limestone bathrooms. Suites add marble fireplaces and bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. Amenities include an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor terrace, a hip bar and a 23,000-sq-ft spa. Additional perks include a gym, a salon (fee), event spaces, and a fine dining restaurant with panoramic city vistas.
Cooking school · Lincoln Square
Upmarket retailer specializing in cooking tools, gadgets & pots & pans plus culinary & wine classes.
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Diner · South Loop
This shopping mall offers a convenient blend of Whole Foods, PetSmart, and a mix of discount shops and fast-casual dining, making it a one-stop destination for all your needs.
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Coffee shop · Near North Side
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Bar · Lakeview
DJs & drink specials fuel the early bar & late-night lounge scenes at this vintage-inspired gay bar.
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Hamburger restaurant · Bronzeville
Counter-serve joint offering burgers, tacos, and gyros inside the Washington Park Plaza Shopping Center.