Looking for some of Chicago's Top Dinning experiences? Here are a few places we love: 

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• Smyth West Loop

• Temporis 

• Alinea

• Boka on Halstead

• RPM Steak

• RPM Italian

• Bavette's Bar & Boeuf

• Venteux Brasseire Oyster Bar

• Mako Fulton Market

• Omakase Yume West Loop

Sometimes you want something good, cheap, and quick.  We know the feeling, and we know just the place:

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• Star of Siam (Thai food)

• 90 Miles Cuban Cafe

• True Food Kitchen River North

• Chicken and Farm Shop

• Ramen-San River North

• Lucy's Chicago

• Fry The Coop

• Parson's Lincoln Park

• Hampton Social River North

• Gino's East Deep Dish Pizza 

Chicago has a very active and delicious brunch scene.  Make reservations in advance and arrive hungry:

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• Nico Osteria Gold Coast

• Beatrix Fulton Market

• Maple & Ash Gold Coast

• Beatnik On The River

• The Bongo Room Wicker Park

• Little Goat Diner (trendy)

• The Chicago Diner (vegetarian)

• Yolk (traditional diner)

• Lou Mitchell's (traditional diner)

• White Palace (traditional diner)

Want dinner with a view?  Or some place with a uniquely Chicago atmosphere and tasty food?  Start at these local spots:

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• The Girl and the Goat​

• Athena Greek Restaurant Chicago

• Au Cheval Chicago

• Quartino Ristorante

• Mercadito River North

• Gilt Bar River North

• Untitled Supper Club

• Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop

• Rosebud Italian on Randolph

Chicago has an excellent rooftop bar scene, displaying some of the most awesome views of the city. Sometimes you can walk up and get right in, but other times you will need to make a reservation in advance.  Here are a few of our favorites:

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• LH @ London House

• Raised @ Renaissance Chicago

• Devereaux @ Viceroy Chicago

• Cindy's @ Chicago Athletic Assoc.

• Cerise @ Virgin Hotel

• Z-Bar @ The Peninsula Hotel

If you're an avid shopper, Chicago has just what you need.  Try the Gold Coast area for vintage boutique shoppes, Michigan Avenue for luxury high-end shopping, or State Street shopping to find a great deal where the locals shop.

Below are a few spots to try:

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• 900 N Michigan Shops

• The Shops at North Bridge

• Block 37

• Water Tower Place

• Roosevelt Collection Shops

• North LaSalle

Chicago has a rich culture for lovers of Arts and Sciences.  With over 150 museums in the greater Chicago area, these are among our favorites:

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• Art Institute of Chicago

• Field Museum

• Museum of Science and Industry

• Museum of Contemporary Art

• Shedd Aquarium 

• Garfield Park Conservatory

• Oriental Institute Museum

• Smart Museum of Art

• Adler Planetarium

Ch icago is known as the birthplace of House Music.  Many festivals happen all over the city in the summer, celebrating music of all kinds - from Jazz to House, to EDM.  Some of our favorite nightspots in the city include:

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• Radius

• Electric Hotel

• SpyBar

• Sound Bar

• Celeste

• Prysm

• Tao Nightclub