Eataly

Hip, warehouse-like setting for savory Japanese pancakes, creative shaved ice desserts & highballs.

Relaxed Vietnamese mini-chain outpost serving a menu of banh mi sandwiches, bao buns & soups.

Step into Portillo's, a retro haven in Chicago for iconic hot dogs and Italian beef, where the vibe is as rich as the chocolate cake milkshake.

Casual restaurant specializing in tonkotsu ramen, plus chicken karaage, takoyaki, and other Japanese fare.

The Chicago White Sox baseball stadium offers a variety of concession stands & gift shops.

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.

Relaxed quarters, some with city views, in a refined hotel offering complimentary Wi-Fi & a pool. On the former site of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and surrounded by the shops and restaurants of the Magnificent Mile, this polished hotel is a 10-minute walk from an El station. Relaxed rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus safes, minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms have city views. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living space. Amenities consist of a pool, coin-operated laundry facilities and 5,609 sq ft of meeting space. Breakfast (fee) is available in a 24-hour convenience store.

Long-running, family-owned eatery serving deep-fried seafood & chicken 24/7 in a low-key setting.

This cozy spot is a beloved brunch haven known for its legendary cinnamon rolls and hearty Swedish-American breakfasts, all served with a warm smile.