Food and beverage consultant · Wicker Park
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"Past participants of the chef-in-residence program include CTRL Z Coffee, Dozzy’s Grill, chef Jazer Syed, Monday Coffee Company, and Pour Souls Cocktail Club." - Brandon Summers-Miller
Chinese restaurant · South Loop
Tiny, modern eatery with late-night hours serving an extensive menu of classic Chinese dishes.
11 Postcards
Coffee shop · Near West Side
Coffee, cocktails, pastries & classic brunch dishes in an industrial-chic cafe with a terrace.
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Thai restaurant · Uptown
Thai eatery turning out curries, noodles, and other favorites in a family-friendly space.
12 Postcards
Ice cream shop · Logan Square
Step into Margie’s, a nostalgic Chicago ice cream parlor serving oversized sundaes and homemade treats in a cozy, retro atmosphere since 1921.
17 Postcards
Korean restaurant · South Loop
Relaxed restaurant serving traditional Korean fare, pub dishes, and drinks, with karaoke rooms.
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Hotel · Near North Side
Streamlined dorms, rooms & apartments in a hip sports-themed lodging offering a bar & a game room. In the redbrick former Borden Dairy Depot, this trendy sports-themed hotel with a retro vibe is 2 blocks from the River North district's galleries and nightlife, and 3 minutes' walk from Chicago subway station. Streamlined single-sex dorms offer free Wi-Fi, en suite bathrooms and lockers. Private rooms with oak floors feature flat-screens and original artwork; some have bunk beds and/or microwaves. Studios and apartments with kitchenettes provide living areas and/or pull-out sofas. There's a chic coffee shop, a bar and a lobby lounge in a gymnasium-inspired space, plus a game room. Parking is available for a fee.
Seafood restaurant · Goose Island
Relaxed restaurant featuring Latin American seafood dishes & craft cocktails in colorful surrounds.
15 Postcards
Hotel · Lakeview
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.
23 Postcards
Italian restaurant · Near West Side
Monteverde is a vibrant eatery where innovative twists on classic Italian dishes meet handmade pastas and an inviting atmosphere, perfect for a lively night out.
76 Postcards
Patisserie · Lincoln Park
Luxe pastry shop crafting macarons, petit fours & other French confections, plus custom cakes.
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