Guidebook for Chicago
Food Scene
Amazing tacos, guacamole, drinks - and atmosphere. Located directly across from the building!
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Mercadito
108 W Kinzie StAmazing tacos, guacamole, drinks - and atmosphere. Located directly across from the building!
Great sandwich place right across from the Sterling. Fresh preparations, delicious soups, salads, and more.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Hannah's Bretzel
233 N Michigan AveGreat sandwich place right across from the Sterling. Fresh preparations, delicious soups, salads, and more.
If you're looking for a quick and healthy breakfast or lunch option steps away from the building, Protein Bar is great. Wraps, bowls, smoothies and more...all super healthy.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Protein Bar & Kitchen
352 N Clark StIf you're looking for a quick and healthy breakfast or lunch option steps away from the building, Protein Bar is great. Wraps, bowls, smoothies and more...all super healthy.
From Top Chef Takashi Yagihashi - it's a casual but hip noodle spot. Awesome ramen, sashimi, Japanese grill items and steamed dumplings. Just a block away from the Sterling. Happy Slurping!
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Slurping Turtle
116 W Hubbard StFrom Top Chef Takashi Yagihashi - it's a casual but hip noodle spot. Awesome ramen, sashimi, Japanese grill items and steamed dumplings. Just a block away from the Sterling. Happy Slurping!
New healthy casual dining spot a block away from the Sterling. Amazing! The menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options all delicious. Dishes range from pastas and burgers, unfried chicken! Yum.
32 helybéli ajánlásával
LYFE Kitchen
270 E Ontario StNew healthy casual dining spot a block away from the Sterling. Amazing! The menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options all delicious. Dishes range from pastas and burgers, unfried chicken! Yum.
Great spot for terrific new Asian food - and atmosphere! Offers modern interpretations of traditional dishes from Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and more! 2 blocks from the unit!
58 helybéli ajánlásával
Sunda
110 W Illinois StGreat spot for terrific new Asian food - and atmosphere! Offers modern interpretations of traditional dishes from Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and more! 2 blocks from the unit!
Best Thai food in the neighborhood! Usually order as takeaway, but equally great to dine in also. A short walk from the buiding!
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Star of Siam
11 E Illinois StBest Thai food in the neighborhood! Usually order as takeaway, but equally great to dine in also. A short walk from the buiding!
One of my favorite tapas spots in the city! Delicious grilled octopus, paella, and amazing pitchers of sangria! Always a buzz with people. Highly recommend.
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Café Iberico
737 N LaSalle DrOne of my favorite tapas spots in the city! Delicious grilled octopus, paella, and amazing pitchers of sangria! Always a buzz with people. Highly recommend.
A very different spot for Chicago! You feel like you really are in California. Sunny, airy and contemporary chic. Delish american fare, tropical drinks and a vibrant scene. Definitely worth the uber!
117 helybéli ajánlásával
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted StA very different spot for Chicago! You feel like you really are in California. Sunny, airy and contemporary chic. Delish american fare, tropical drinks and a vibrant scene. Definitely worth the uber!
Terrific Italian - great patio, close to the apartment! Delicious salads, soups and yummy pasta. Decent wine list. You can't go wrong here...
44 helybéli ajánlásával
Quartino Ristorante
626 N State StTerrific Italian - great patio, close to the apartment! Delicious salads, soups and yummy pasta. Decent wine list. You can't go wrong here...
A new casual, good food fast outlet from Mercadito (right across from the building) VERY casual yet upscale counter serve for Mexican basics like tacos & breakfast favorites plus hot dogs & shakes.
Mercadito Counter
738 N Clark StA new casual, good food fast outlet from Mercadito (right across from the building) VERY casual yet upscale counter serve for Mexican basics like tacos & breakfast favorites plus hot dogs & shakes.
Cool new pizza spot has a vibrant dining room w/ an open kitchen & view of the pizza oven. A variety of amazing pizzas, great draft beers, and must try the Craziest bread, nachos. Hot patio & rooftop!
66 helybéli ajánlásával
Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green StCool new pizza spot has a vibrant dining room w/ an open kitchen & view of the pizza oven. A variety of amazing pizzas, great draft beers, and must try the Craziest bread, nachos. Hot patio & rooftop!
A refreshing alternative to Starbucks, Bow Truss is a local roasting company’s funky, vintage-style coffee shop offering house coffee, espresso & more. Just 1-1/2 blocks from the building.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
406 North Wells StreetA refreshing alternative to Starbucks, Bow Truss is a local roasting company’s funky, vintage-style coffee shop offering house coffee, espresso & more. Just 1-1/2 blocks from the building.
Best nearest brunch spot! Beatrix is an inviting neighborhood restaurant & cafe. The menu highlights healthful cooking, vegetarian entrees, comfort food, fresh pressed juices & local roasted coffees.
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Beatrix
519 N Clark StBest nearest brunch spot! Beatrix is an inviting neighborhood restaurant & cafe. The menu highlights healthful cooking, vegetarian entrees, comfort food, fresh pressed juices & local roasted coffees.
Just two blocks from the building, Gino's East River North the spot for legendary Chicago deep dish pizza, an exciting array of appetizers, sandwiches, craft beer, and more!
16 helybéli ajánlásával
Gino's East - River North
514 N LaSalle DrJust two blocks from the building, Gino's East River North the spot for legendary Chicago deep dish pizza, an exciting array of appetizers, sandwiches, craft beer, and more!
New Hampton-esque feeling bar with terrific cocktails and an awesome menu!
14 helybéli ajánlásával
The Hampton Social
164 E Grand AveNew Hampton-esque feeling bar with terrific cocktails and an awesome menu!
Drinks & Nightlife
It's is a new hip cocktail focused tiki lounge. It features a craft approach to both classic & modern tiki cocktails with fresh juices. You're guaranteed to want to snap a pic of your drink! Aloha!
125 helybéli ajánlásával
Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark StIt's is a new hip cocktail focused tiki lounge. It features a craft approach to both classic & modern tiki cocktails with fresh juices. You're guaranteed to want to snap a pic of your drink! Aloha!
Late-night hole in the wall spot. Great for one-last drink before you call it a night. One block away from the building. Open until 4am every night and 5am on Saturdays.
7 helybéli ajánlásával
The Boss Bar
420 N Clark StLate-night hole in the wall spot. Great for one-last drink before you call it a night. One block away from the building. Open until 4am every night and 5am on Saturdays.
ROOF on theWit
201 N State StRooftop bar on the top of the Wit Hotel! Great spot.
The "ship shaped' beachfront bar at North Ave Beach. Fun times in Chicago in the summer!
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Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore DrThe "ship shaped' beachfront bar at North Ave Beach. Fun times in Chicago in the summer!
Benchmark
1510 N Wells StGreat bar in Old Town. Fun scene. Retractable rooftop.
Literally CONNECTED to the building - hidden behind unmarked doors on Kinzie, lies a restaurant/lounge like no other. The speakeasy/supper club features a huge whisky list and live entertainment shows
49 helybéli ajánlásával
Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie StLiterally CONNECTED to the building - hidden behind unmarked doors on Kinzie, lies a restaurant/lounge like no other. The speakeasy/supper club features a huge whisky list and live entertainment shows
It's great because you don't expect it in Chicago - and you wouldn't expect it in River North. Barbecue, bourbon and live country music. Tues night is live band karokee! So fun! 2 blks from the apt.
34 helybéli ajánlásával
Bub City
435 N Clark StIt's great because you don't expect it in Chicago - and you wouldn't expect it in River North. Barbecue, bourbon and live country music. Tues night is live band karokee! So fun! 2 blks from the apt.
Sitting above the Hotel Lincoln, the J. Parker rooftop bar/restaurant offers one the most spectacular views in Chicago. Swanky, awesome signature cocktails and a great vibe!
124 helybéli ajánlásával
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StSitting above the Hotel Lincoln, the J. Parker rooftop bar/restaurant offers one the most spectacular views in Chicago. Swanky, awesome signature cocktails and a great vibe!
This elegant wine & champagne salon is situated in an intimate space, accessed via a tucked-away cobblestone alley off the West Loop's smoking hot Randolph Street. Great atmosphere.
44 helybéli ajánlásával
RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green StThis elegant wine & champagne salon is situated in an intimate space, accessed via a tucked-away cobblestone alley off the West Loop's smoking hot Randolph Street. Great atmosphere.
Sightseeing
You haven't been to Chicago until you've gotten a picture at 'the bean'! But Millenium Park has so much more than the Bean too. It really is a Chicago 'must-do'!
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Millenniumi Park
201 E Randolph StYou haven't been to Chicago until you've gotten a picture at 'the bean'! But Millenium Park has so much more than the Bean too. It really is a Chicago 'must-do'!
Just steps away from the Sterling, this is a great way to experience Chicago - from your very own electric boat - floating down the Chicago River! An experience to remember.
Chicago Electric Boat Company
300 N State StJust steps away from the Sterling, this is a great way to experience Chicago - from your very own electric boat - floating down the Chicago River! An experience to remember.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison StBest ballpark ever!
A world class aquarium located in one of my favorite places in the city....Museum Campus. The views of the city looking west and north are incredible, and the view of the lake & lakeshore is awesome!
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Shedd Akvárium
1200 S Lake Shore DrA world class aquarium located in one of my favorite places in the city....Museum Campus. The views of the city looking west and north are incredible, and the view of the lake & lakeshore is awesome!
My favorite place to go for awe-inspiring views of the city! Grab a seat along the window and bring your camera and enjoy a cocktail. Ideal time to go is just before sunset.
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveMy favorite place to go for awe-inspiring views of the city! Grab a seat along the window and bring your camera and enjoy a cocktail. Ideal time to go is just before sunset.
Recently renovated, it is a great place to stroll to get a unique feel for the city. Access it via LaSalle & Wacker & head east to check out pop-up bars, places to sit, explore and even rent a kayak!
273 helybéli ajánlásával
Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker DrRecently renovated, it is a great place to stroll to get a unique feel for the city. Access it via LaSalle & Wacker & head east to check out pop-up bars, places to sit, explore and even rent a kayak!
Essentials
Closest full grocery store to the building. Great selection, good prices.
180 helybéli ajánlásával
Jewel-Osco
550 N State StClosest full grocery store to the building. Great selection, good prices.
Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted StNearest Whole Foods to the building!
Everything Else
The #1 spot for artisan doughnuts - just 2 blocks from the unit. The walk-up shop opens early & closes when they sell out! Favs include old-fashioned buttermilk, gingerbread cake & oversized glazed!
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Doughnut Vault
401 N Franklin StThe #1 spot for artisan doughnuts - just 2 blocks from the unit. The walk-up shop opens early & closes when they sell out! Favs include old-fashioned buttermilk, gingerbread cake & oversized glazed!
If you've never been to the beach in Chicago - you have to check out North Ave! Especially on a Saturday or Sunday! Beach volleyball, outdoor gym, and literally thousands of people enjoying Chicago!
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North Avenue Beach
If you've never been to the beach in Chicago - you have to check out North Ave! Especially on a Saturday or Sunday! Beach volleyball, outdoor gym, and literally thousands of people enjoying Chicago!
Chicago's Divvy Bikes are a great way to get around and explore the city. The nearest station is just about 2 blocks away from the buiding!
Divvy Station
Chicago's Divvy Bikes are a great way to get around and explore the city. The nearest station is just about 2 blocks away from the buiding!
CTA Clark & Lake Station - just couple of block walk over the river on Lake Street. Take the Blue Line to get to O'Hare Airport. Can also board the Orangle Line here to Midway Airport.
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Clark/Lake station
CTA Clark & Lake Station - just couple of block walk over the river on Lake Street. Take the Blue Line to get to O'Hare Airport. Can also board the Orangle Line here to Midway Airport.
Short walk from the building here to get to the Red Line on CTA. Take this to get to Wrigley (Go Cubbies!) - as well as US Cellular Field if you're heading to a White Sox game.
22 helybéli ajánlásával
Grand
521 N State StShort walk from the building here to get to the Red Line on CTA. Take this to get to Wrigley (Go Cubbies!) - as well as US Cellular Field if you're heading to a White Sox game.
Located just 1 block from the unit, this recreational cooking school & gourmet retail store, offers demonstration & hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes and more! A fun, unique nite out.
The Chopping Block
222 W Merchandise Mart PlazaLocated just 1 block from the unit, this recreational cooking school & gourmet retail store, offers demonstration & hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes and more! A fun, unique nite out.
Entertainment & Activities
A free, and very good, city view in Chicago - open year round! Worth the trip!
1117 helybéli ajánlásával
Lincoln Parki Állatkert
2001 N Clark StA free, and very good, city view in Chicago - open year round! Worth the trip!
Pinkberry
635 N State StDelicious frozen yogurt spot! Yum.
Maggie Daley Park
337 E Randolph StGreat new kid-friendly park that has
Arts & Culture
Chicagoi színház
175 N State StIcon in Chicago!
The nexus of the comedy scene in Chicago! Highly recommend! Also check out UP! Comedy club by Second City right around the corner.
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The Second City
230 W North AveThe nexus of the comedy scene in Chicago! Highly recommend! Also check out UP! Comedy club by Second City right around the corner.