Vanessa’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
Lots of restaurant scene. Take a stroll down Michigan Avenue and you'll get to do all the shopping there.
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River North
Lots of restaurant scene. Take a stroll down Michigan Avenue and you'll get to do all the shopping there.
This is where all the luxury apartment buildings are located. I call this area a concrete jungle, all brand new development, very modern. Walk east, you'll get to navy pier. Head over to Milton Olive park and you get amazing Chicago skyline view from there.
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Streeterville
This is where all the luxury apartment buildings are located. I call this area a concrete jungle, all brand new development, very modern. Walk east, you'll get to navy pier. Head over to Milton Olive park and you get amazing Chicago skyline view from there.
This is a commercial district. lot's of government buildings, banks, and offices. This area is also known for its theatre district.
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Chicago Loop
This is a commercial district. lot's of government buildings, banks, and offices. This area is also known for its theatre district.
This is where you get all the newly opened restaurants. Different and unique concept restaurants. Used to be the meatpacking district, very industrial neighborhood. Does have it's charm now that lots of new restaurants and tech companies are moving into the area.
Google head quarter is there, McDonald head quarter is there as well.
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West Loop
This is where you get all the newly opened restaurants. Different and unique concept restaurants. Used to be the meatpacking district, very industrial neighborhood. Does have it's charm now that lots of new restaurants and tech companies are moving into the area.
Google head quarter is there, McDonald head quarter is there as well.
Posh neighborhood. Lot's of families occupy this neighborhood. There is also an all year round free admission Lincoln Park Zoo.
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Parcul Lincoln
500-5700 N Lake Shore DrPosh neighborhood. Lot's of families occupy this neighborhood. There is also an all year round free admission Lincoln Park Zoo.
Lots of historic buildings in gold cost. Home to lots of upper-class society. If you are looking to shop those expensive bags and shoes, this is it!
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Gold Coast
Lots of historic buildings in gold cost. Home to lots of upper-class society. If you are looking to shop those expensive bags and shoes, this is it!
It's known that all major cities must have a Chinatown. Craving some Chinese food, make your way to chinatown for some dim sum or hot pot.
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Chinatown
It's known that all major cities must have a Chinatown. Craving some Chinese food, make your way to chinatown for some dim sum or hot pot.
Very Hippie neighborhood. This neighborhood holds a lot of character and a lot of very unique restaurants. Looking for something different and local, visit wicker park!
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Parcul Wicker
1425 N Damen AveVery Hippie neighborhood. This neighborhood holds a lot of character and a lot of very unique restaurants. Looking for something different and local, visit wicker park!
Food scene
The happy hour here is the best! All you can eat package deal is amazing as well!
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
210 E Ohio StThe happy hour here is the best! All you can eat package deal is amazing as well!
I love this place! Perfect for vegetarians, healthy food choices. The best item on the menu is KALE GUACAMOLE!
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True Food Kitchen
1 W Erie StI love this place! Perfect for vegetarians, healthy food choices. The best item on the menu is KALE GUACAMOLE!
Only available in Chicago and DC. Delicious steaks, the best quality of ingredients. Very formal restaurant. Make sure to dress up before dinner
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RPM Steak
66 W Kinzie StOnly available in Chicago and DC. Delicious steaks, the best quality of ingredients. Very formal restaurant. Make sure to dress up before dinner
Rated the BEST BURGER in the united states. Must have for first-timers.
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Au Cheval
800 W Randolph StRated the BEST BURGER in the united states. Must have for first-timers.
Nice fine dining restaurant. Reservation is needed. Fusion American cuisine.
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Boka
1729 N Halsted StNice fine dining restaurant. Reservation is needed. Fusion American cuisine.
Beautiful decors, delicious food, great lunch prices. This is my go-to restaurants since is 5 mins walk from the apartment!
order the Fried Chicken, you won't regret it.
Reservation needed.
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Pacific Standard Time
141 W Erie StBeautiful decors, delicious food, great lunch prices. This is my go-to restaurants since is 5 mins walk from the apartment!
order the Fried Chicken, you won't regret it.
Reservation needed.
Thai Restaurant. Delicious food, located in the basement of a building, gives a different feel when dining there. Value meals.
Silver Spoon Thai Restaurant
710 North Rush StreetThai Restaurant. Delicious food, located in the basement of a building, gives a different feel when dining there. Value meals.
Lao Sze Chuan
2172 S Archer AveDelicious Chinese food. Peking Duck is a must try!
Best food to have for the winter times.Great for groups. All you can eat for $22.
Little Lamb Hot Pot
2201 S Wentworth AveBest food to have for the winter times.Great for groups. All you can eat for $22.
Since I am a bubble tea queen myself, I must recommend this.
Please order, Chatime roasted milk tea, with bubble. You'll be addicted.
Chatime & TTNoodle
2017 S Wells StSince I am a bubble tea queen myself, I must recommend this.
Please order, Chatime roasted milk tea, with bubble. You'll be addicted.
love Japanese cuisine?
Sushi?
Grill Japanese beef (Wagyu)?
MUST TRY! Reservation is required.
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Roka Akor
456 N Clark Stlove Japanese cuisine?
Sushi?
Grill Japanese beef (Wagyu)?
MUST TRY! Reservation is required.
Momotaro
820 W Lake StDelicious Japanese food. Love the vibe of the restaurant.
Delicious hot brothy ramen going in my mouth. My life is complete after that one bowl of mouth-watering ramen!
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Ramen Takeya
819 W Fulton MarketDelicious hot brothy ramen going in my mouth. My life is complete after that one bowl of mouth-watering ramen!
Have YOLK whip you up some delicious American breakfast and a hot cup of coffee. Pancake, waffle, skillet, you name it! Great way to star the day.
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Yolk Streeterville
355 E Ohio StHave YOLK whip you up some delicious American breakfast and a hot cup of coffee. Pancake, waffle, skillet, you name it! Great way to star the day.
THE FAMOUS DEEP DISH PIZZA!! Is it worth the wait?
You'll have to give it a try to find out!
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Giordano's
5311 S Blackstone AveTHE FAMOUS DEEP DISH PIZZA!! Is it worth the wait?
You'll have to give it a try to find out!
Craving some hot chocolate? This place gives you the most exquisite hot chocolate you can't even begin to imagine. MUST TRY for hot chocolate lovers!
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Mindy’s HotChocolate
1623 N Damen AveCraving some hot chocolate? This place gives you the most exquisite hot chocolate you can't even begin to imagine. MUST TRY for hot chocolate lovers!
Sightseeing
This is where the FAMOUS BEAN is located. Go take some INSTA WORTHY pics!
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Parcul Millennium
201 E Randolph StThis is where the FAMOUS BEAN is located. Go take some INSTA WORTHY pics!
Go for lunch. 365 view of the city. Your ear will pop getting up there. Reservation needed.
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveGo for lunch. 365 view of the city. Your ear will pop getting up there. Reservation needed.
Great place for indoor activities.
View of the city from the aquarium is amazing.
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Acvariul Shedd
1200 S Lake Shore DrGreat place for indoor activities.
View of the city from the aquarium is amazing.
Picnic day? I think that Grant Park is super underrated but it's really serene there.
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Parcul Grant
337 E Randolph StPicnic day? I think that Grant Park is super underrated but it's really serene there.
Sit by the fountain and enjoy the view of the city and lake
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Fântâna Buckingham
301 S Columbus DrSit by the fountain and enjoy the view of the city and lake
Hop on the Ferris wheel and you get to see the whole city's view when you get on top. So Beautiful!
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Navy Pier - Museum Campus
Hop on the Ferris wheel and you get to see the whole city's view when you get on top. So Beautiful!
Soak in all the fancy art pieces. There are quite a few original artworks in there.
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Institutul de Artă din Chicago
111 S Michigan AveSoak in all the fancy art pieces. There are quite a few original artworks in there.
Great indoor activities if you love dinosaurs and Ross from "freinds".
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Muzeul Field
1400 S Lake Shore DrGreat indoor activities if you love dinosaurs and Ross from "freinds".
Chicago Opera Theater
410 South Michigan Avenuethe ICONIC Chicago Theatre. Very Beautiful at night!