Mordecai

This cash-only joint serves mouthwatering hot dogs, juicy burgers, and crispy fries—perfect for a casual bite that won’t break the bank.

Health store offering smoothies, juices, and vegan items, plus a rewards program.

At this bustling Lincoln Park staple, Café Ba-Ba-Reeba!, enjoy a vibrant fiesta of Spanish small plates and pitchers of fruity sangria under a retractable roof.

Kimski is a cozy, funky spot serving up creative Korean-Polish fusion eats alongside draft beer, wine, and a laid-back patio vibe.

This chic eatery offers a vibrant mix of global flavors, featuring standout dishes like harissa chicken and decadent pistachio desserts in a stylish setting.

Prime meats, empanadas & other options flavor the menu at this candlelit Argentinian steakhouse.

Roman pizzas from a wood-burning oven plus Italian & German fare including schnitzels & pastas.

Hidden behind a graffiti-covered wall, this cozy cocktail lounge offers expertly crafted drinks, small bites, and a relaxed speakeasy vibe perfect for any night out.

Simply decorated quarters in an informal hotel offering a gym & an English pub-style restaurant. Set within the University of Chicago campus, this informal hotel is a 9-minute walk from 59th Street train station and 10 minutes away on foot from Jackson Park. Simply decorated rooms, some with university views, provide leather armchairs, Wi-Fi and TVs. Suites have wet bars and separate living rooms. A relaxed restaurant offers breakfast and traditional, English pub-style fare. Other amenities include a 24/7 gym, event space and parking.

At this buzzing hotspot, Stephanie Izard whips up inventive small plates from an eye-catching open kitchen, emphasizing bold flavors and a lively atmosphere.