Mexican restaurant · Logan Square
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"It was really hard to see Quiote go, and it served as an important reminder that we need to patronize the established places just as much as the newcomers." - Naomi Waxman
Hotel · Gold Coast
Luxury property offering elegant quarters & upmarket dining, plus a fitness room. Set 2 blocks from the high-end shops along the Magnificent Mile, this luxury hotel was built in 1927, and is a 6-minute walk from the Lakefront Trail featuring views of Lake Michigan. Elegant rooms have free Wi-Fi, work desks, energy-efficient fixtures, and luxe beds with Italian linens and feather pillows; suites add separate living rooms. Some accommodations also come with sitting areas and soaking tubs. Dog beds and bowls are available. Perks include meeting space, a clubby lobby lounge with a working fireplace, and a contemporary American restaurant. There's also a fitness room.
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Middle Eastern restaurant · Park West
Discover this cozy counter-service gem, offering a delightful salad bar and tasty Middle Eastern dishes like flavorful falafel and tender lamb.
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Coffee shop · Bucktown
Specialty coffee shop whipping up espresso drinks, pastries and breakfast sandwiches.
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Barbecue restaurant · Old Town Triangle
Step into this vintage tavern and BBQ joint, a Chicago gem since 1932, where cozy vibes, classic woodwork, and Sinatra's legacy make for a must-visit experience.
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Live music venue · Hyde Park
Stylish, modern eatery with open-hearth cooking & a conceptual menu in a bi-level space with music.
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Brazilian restaurant · Albany Park
Quick-serve burrito-like bowls & empanadas plus burgers in easygoing surroundings.
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Pizza restaurant · Sheffield Neighbors
In a cozy lodge setting under twinkling lights, this bustling spot serves imaginative thin-crust pizzas and seasonal cocktails, perfect for a fun night out.
Hotel · River North
Contemporary hotel featuring a taco restaurant & a bar, plus a 24-hour gym & a convenience store. This modern hotel in the buzzing River North neighborhood is 4 minutes' walk from a metro station, and a mile from both the iconic Willis Tower skyscraper and the vibrant Navy Pier entertainment center. Understated rooms with movement sensing lighting, contemporary accents and floor-to-ceiling windows have free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Amenities include a relaxed bar and a taco eatery, as well as a 24-hour gym and a convenience store. Parking is offered (fee). Pets are welcome.
Seafood restaurant · Lakeview
This cozy, casual seafood spot serves up delicious fried, sandwich, soup, and taco dishes made from sustainably sourced ingredients.
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Mexican restaurant · West Town
Tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other Mexican staples, plus beer and margaritas, in a casual setting.