Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Famous Chicago Restaurant - Steak & Seafood, but also has great salads and pizza. Lovely outdoor seating area.
85 locals recommend
Tavern On Rush
1031 N Rush StFamous Chicago Restaurant - Steak & Seafood, but also has great salads and pizza. Lovely outdoor seating area.
Carmine's
1043 N Rush StFamous Italian Restaurant - Great outdoor seating area!
Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
1028 N Rush StWorld famous Steakhouse - great outdoor seating
Bistrot Zinc
1131 North State StreetCute little french restaurant and wine bar
Great little place - meet Kiki while there. One of our favorites! (location is a bit remote - but a true gem to the city!)
6 locals recommend
Kiki's Bistro
900 N Franklin StGreat little place - meet Kiki while there. One of our favorites! (location is a bit remote - but a true gem to the city!)
Cute little restaurant located in historic gold coast mini-mansion.
14 locals recommend
Table Fifty-Two
52 West Elm StreetCute little restaurant located in historic gold coast mini-mansion.
Old town (Wells St.) has many famous bars and restaurants. This is one of our Italian favorites!
65 locals recommend
Topo Gigio Ristorante
1516 N Wells StOld town (Wells St.) has many famous bars and restaurants. This is one of our Italian favorites!
Kamehachi
1531 N Wells StGreat local sushi restaurant in Old Town
Coffee shop - but this isn't like the regular Starbucks - this is two floors with lots of area to sit and is beautiful inside!
215 locals recommend
Starbucks
1 E Delaware PlCoffee shop - but this isn't like the regular Starbucks - this is two floors with lots of area to sit and is beautiful inside!
Want to order healthy take out?? Stop by this place which is right up the street and pick up some Thai basil chicken or pad thai to go (or stay)
Garlic and Chili Thai Cuisine
1232 N LaSalle DrWant to order healthy take out?? Stop by this place which is right up the street and pick up some Thai basil chicken or pad thai to go (or stay)
Everything Else
Great Library & amazing park to sit in and have coffee or read a book
19 locals recommend
Newberry Library
60 W Walton StGreat Library & amazing park to sit in and have coffee or read a book
CorePower Yoga
945 W George StGreat Little Yoga Studio
ATM (Chase Bank)
1122 N Clark StThis is a full Chase banking location.
This is were our furnished studios are located. Each studio is professionally furnished and walking distance to all these great places.
Short Stay Chicago
1140 N LaSalle DrThis is were our furnished studios are located. Each studio is professionally furnished and walking distance to all these great places.
Fabulous Water Tower Place Shopping with Macys, American Girl, Express, Limited, Vera Bradley, Sephora and 8 floors of other shops
327 locals recommend
Water Tower Place
835 Michigan AveFabulous Water Tower Place Shopping with Macys, American Girl, Express, Limited, Vera Bradley, Sephora and 8 floors of other shops
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Irish Bar and serves great food too! Also has nice outside seating
23 locals recommend
Dublin Bar & Grill
1050 N State StGreat Irish Bar and serves great food too! Also has nice outside seating
Blue Agave Tequila Bar & Restaurant
1050 N State StGreat Margaritas & great tacos!!
Famous for ribs - also great for beer and cocktails - great outside seating
19 locals recommend
The Fireplace Inn
1448 N Wells StFamous for ribs - also great for beer and cocktails - great outside seating
Benchmark
1510 N Wells StFun Old Town bar & grill
Shopping
HERMÈS Chicago Store
25 E Oak StFun to shop at - or just window shop
Prada Chicago
30 East Oak StreetFun shopping - or window shopping: the start of fabulous Oak Street
Barneys New York, Chicago
15 E Oak StNeed to find a Birkin Bag? Look here!
Nordstom, Armani Exchange and 5 floors of other great shops
22 locals recommend
The Shops at North Bridge
520 N Michigan AveNordstom, Armani Exchange and 5 floors of other great shops
900 North Michigan Shops
900 Michigan AveBloomingdales, Mont Blanc, Corner Bakery, Coffee Shops
Essentials
Treasure Island Foods
Wonderful french market & high end grocery store
Jewel-Osco
3531 N BroadwayGrocery Store
Arts & Culture
One of our lovely museums... stop by to see some great art pieces!
532 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
220 E Chicago AveOne of our lovely museums... stop by to see some great art pieces!