Things To Do

Small Cheval

The delicious burgers that made Au Cheval famous without the 2-hour wait (we still recommend going to Au Cheval if you have time)

Isla Pilipina Restaurant

One of the, if not the best Filipino restaurant in the city. Ask Adam’s mom and dad for their favorite dish

bopNgrill

Korean-American fast food restaurant. Think Kimchi burgers and Philly cheese steak egg rolls. If you go to the Loyola location, you can also visit the home of the 2018 Final Four Ramblers and the school that started Adam's journey in Chicago

Big Star

One of the best patios in the city, in the best neighborhood in the city. Perfect place for tacos and drinks on warm summer day.

Pub Royale

British-Indian style Pub down the street from Adam’s place. Great beer, even better food.

Lone Wolf

First date spot and location of the corn dog proposal. Also a good place for drinks if you are waiting for your table at Au Cheval.

The California Clipper

Good music, good drinks, good vibes. Where Adam first realized that Jo may be into him.

Vice District Brewing Company

South Loop Brewery and location of the surprise engagement party. Where Jo showed Adam that the South Loop wasn't all lame.

Oiistar

Adam and Jo's favorite ramen in the city.

Mott St

Great restaurant where Jo's Asian tendency to show up fashionably late resulted in missing their first reservation. The 2nd attempt was a success and we would highly recommend both locals and out-of-towners add this to their Chicago bucket list.

Potsticker House

Jo's go-to for Asian comfort food.

Cho Sun Ok Restaurant

Authentic taste for Korean BBQ where you experience true Asian tiger-moms/waitresses (Jo's top 3 restaurants).

Uncle Mike's Place

Jo loves this Filipino brunch place so much, she had her birthday party there one year.

Cindy's

"Get up there and fall in love with the city" - Jo

Milk & Honey

Jo loves this breakfast joint for fireplace, coffee, and yummy food.

The Spoke & Bird (South Loop)

Hidden Gem in South Loop. Good for coffee, quiet time, and food.

Do Division Street Fest

Stop by this street festival May 31st to June 2nd if you want to enjoy good music, food, and people watching.

Great Sea Restaurant

Go here, order the Lollipop Chicken, you're welcome

Crisp

Not a good date spot if you want to have a conversation. You will spend the whole time eating the delicious chicken.

Apo Island

Find Nemo at this world class dive site

Lake Balanan

Adam rode in the back of a pick-up truck in a rain storm the last time he visited this lake in the mountain.

Chocolate Hills

Salagdoong Beach

Manjuyod

See hundreds of dolphins in the wild

Taipei

From high class shopping to hole-in-the-wall dumpling joints, there are so much to experience. Jo’s top 3: Ding Tai Fung (original soup dumpling house), night markets (authentic local small eats and valued goods), bubble tea (once you go Asian, you can’t go back).