Enjoy a kitschy flash of old Miami in the midst of downtown Chicago with some creative cocktails. Came highly recommended in its opening months by Scott Baird as well as Patrick, the bar manager at Violet Hour.
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Worth the wait. The buttermilk old-fashioned, salted caramel old-fashioned and seasonal jelly doughnut were all amazing. Highly recommend.
Modern boutique hotel, very centrally located. A little more corporate than my ideal, but good amenities (esp. gym), solid room service, and a worthwhile option if you need a place close to downtown.
Enjoyed a quick overnight here and would definitely stay again. Great central location in River North. The apartment style room we had was big for Chicago standards and was perfect for traveling with a baby.
New hotel from the same owners as the Line in LA and the Nomad in New York. I got a literary bohemian vibe in the lobby, want to investigate further. Also home to the Broken Shaker (you should definitely have a drink there).
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Must go here + repeat.
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Extensive American whiskey selection, including 40+ options @ $3/pour. Solid cocktails. Brunch/lunch until 3pm daily. Love the small inn concept. Want to go back to the smaller bar, OSB at L&E, which is open in the evenings or on Saturday and Sunday all day.
Great for oysters, beer, and small plates. Feels like an old-timey beer hall in modern times.
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Absolutely fantastic meal + wine + cocktails. The kibbeh sausage, werp farm greens and chorizo-stuffed medjool dates were the stand-outs. Highly recommend.
Cool little soda fountain and café. House-made sodas and egg cremes along with a small thoughtful food menu.
Want to go. Open every night at 5pm or SAT/SUN all day. Smaller bar connected to Longman & Eagle serving up cocktails, beer, wine and a smaller food menu (oysters, ceviche, jerky, etc)
Chicago's version of NYC's High Line. Elevated walking trail that currently spans 2.7 miles! Bikes and runners are welcome.
Tasty specialty coffee close to Millennium Park. Multiple Chicago locations.
What the sign says. Great spot to pick up some quality spirits, wine and beer. Multiple Chicago locations.
Organic cold-pressed juicery + cafe. Bulletproof coffee if you're into that kind of thing.
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Everything. Go here please.
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New tiki bar. Want to go.
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Historic location - Monadnock building (tallest masonry building in the world)
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