Hotel · South Loop
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"Hotel Essex has started offering its rooms for free to first responders, ensuring they have a safe place to stay without putting their families at risk." - Ari Bendersky
Thai restaurant · Albany Park
Creative, upscale Thai spot with opulent Asian decor serving fixed-price & à-la-carte menus.
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Restaurant · West Town
Experience a luxurious culinary journey at this Michelin-starred gem, where exquisite dishes and impeccable service come together in a stunning setting.
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Hot dog stand · Logan Square
No-frills spot offering hot dogs, burgers & fries in a counter-serve space with outdoor seating.
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French restaurant · West Town
Chic bistro serving contemporary French cuisine, plus cocktails and wine.
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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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American restaurant · East Garfield Park
Offbeat neighborhood pick, offering a Southern-style menu with a variety of chicken & sides.
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Hotel · Loop
Fashionable rooms in an early 20th-century building featuring a steakhouse & a fitness center. Set in the vibrant Loop neighborhood, this contemporary hotel in the former Atlantic Bank Building, which dates from 1912, is a 2-minute walk from an El station and a 7-minute walk from the outdoor theater at the Millennium Park. Fashionable, airy rooms come with Italian linens and designer toiletries. All feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as espresso machines. Some rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows that offer panoramic city views. Room service is available. A fitness center is on-site. There's also a chic steakhouse and bar.
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American restaurant · Avondale
Creative New American fare with Mediterranean influences pairs with craft cocktails in a chic space.
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Breakfast restaurant · West Loop
A beloved Chicago diner since 1923, famous for its hearty breakfasts, charming old-school vibe, and that iconic first bite of free doughnut holes.
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Vietnamese restaurant · Uptown
A casual spot serving an extensive Vietnamese menu & some Chinese dishes in an unassuming setting.
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