Marc’s guidebook
Food scene
Local Family run restuarant. I have been going there since they opened.
15 locals recommend
El Taco Azteca - Mexican Restaurant of Chicago
2151 W Cermak RdLocal Family run restuarant. I have been going there since they opened.
Martin's Corner
2058 W 22nd PlGreat Local Bar with Bar Food
Il Vicinato Ristorante
2435 South Western AvenueGreat Italian restaurant in the Neighorbood.
Dusek's Board & Beer
1227 W 18th StDuck Duck Goat
857 W Fulton MarketHighly recommend for Brunch. I always order the surf and turf eggs benedict (it is typically off-menu)
29 locals recommend
Chicago Cut Steakhouse
300 N LaSalle DrHighly recommend for Brunch. I always order the surf and turf eggs benedict (it is typically off-menu)
Bars
The J. Parker
1816 N Clark StGreat Rooftop Bar
Clark Street Ale House - River North
742 N Clark StMy favorite beer place in Chicago
This is the higher than the Paid view at the top of the Hancock building. If you get a drink, it is a similar price as going to the observation deck one floor below.
525 locals recommend
The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan AveThis is the higher than the Paid view at the top of the Hancock building. If you get a drink, it is a similar price as going to the observation deck one floor below.
If you are looking for rooftop bars, this one has a great view
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 North Wabash AvenueIf you are looking for rooftop bars, this one has a great view
IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
127 W Huron StAnother Great Rooftop Bar
London House Rooftop Bar
85 E Wacker DrRooftop Bar
Sightseeing
Best river cruise that discusses the architecture of the city.
55 locals recommend
First Lady Architecture Tour
112 E Wacker DrBest river cruise that discusses the architecture of the city.