Chicago
The Windy City puts on for the Midwest! There’s so much to do here from shopping on Michigan Avenue to partying in world class clubs or checking out some of the amazing restaurants the city has to offer. Check out some of the recs we have for you:
Best nightclub for hip hop: LITE (Sunday nights are the best)
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Best nightclub for bottle service: Electric Hotel
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Best 24 hour diner: Griddle 24
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Best summer time chill rooftop: Joy District
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Best hole-in-the-wall Mexican food: The Fast Burrito (Irving Park)
Best chill brunch: Kanela Breakfast Club
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Best unlimited mimosa/club vibe brunch: Fremont
Best Chicago-style pizza: Lou Malnati’s, there’s a debate between
Giordano’s and Lou’s but I go for Lou’s any day
Best park to run in: Millenium Park, Maggie Daley area. Bonus: check out
the Bean while you’re there
For great views, try the Willis Tower Sky Deck
Best live blues music/cheap bar: Kingston Mines
Best game room/bar: Chicago Athletic Club (Michigan Avenue)
Best burger: Au Cheval (West Loop)
Strongest drinks: Cere’s (downtown by stock exchange)
Best fried chicken: Harold’s Chicken
Best jazz lounge: The Green Mill (used to be frequented by Al Capone)
Best beach to party at: North Avenue Beach
Best chill, lowkey beach: Montrose Beach
Best crab boil: Angry Crab
