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Grand 1920s-era lodging offering warm rooms & suites, plus a buzzy eatery, a lounge & a gym. Set off the Magnificent Mile, this grand 1920s-era hotel is less than a block from the Northwestern University Chicago campus and a mile from Millennium Park. The warm rooms feature marble bathrooms, iPod docks, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee). Some upgraded rooms and suites offer pull-out sofas. Suites add separate living space; some feature views of downtown Chicago. Amenities consist of a modern American restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, a stylish lounge, and a 24-hour gym with city views. There's also a 24/7 business center and meeting space.

Elegant quarters with European antiques & art, plus a free gourmet breakfast & a courtyard garden. A 6-minute drive from McCormick Place convention center, this stately B&B housed in a landmark 1870 building is a mile from the Field Museum. Luxe, elegant rooms are decorated with European art and antiques. All have have free Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus bathrooms with soaking tubs, walk-in showers and designer toiletries. Suites tack on fireplaces and seating areas. In-room spa services are available (fee). Freebies consist of gourmet breakfast, all-day coffee and tea service, and parking. Other amenities include a courtyard garden, meeting and event space, and bike rentals (surcharge), plus a private chef (surcharge) and laundry service.

Chic hub for coffee, craft cocktails & American comfort foods in a sprawling space with river views.

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Le Bouchon is a cozy, bustling French bistro in Bucktown that serves spot-on classic dishes in a charmingly intimate setting.

Andros Taverna in Logan Square offers a lively, contemporary vibe with standout Greek dishes and a spacious patio perfect for casual dining.

Street bites of Kerala paired with a ginger cooler or ayurvedic tea, served at a food hall counter.

Cheerful choice overlooking a pond & the city skyline, with familiar American dishes & cocktails.

Straightforward destination dishing up Thai standards, plus vegetarian & vegan options.

This long-standing shop is known for its classic Lithuanian & Polish baked goods & deli products.