Maggie & Brian
Things To Do
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
Seriously THE BEST. We cannot emphasize this enough. Everyone must do a Chicago architecture boat tour at least once in their lives.
Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club Chicago
HAVE A WILD NIGHT. Brian and I are Royal Palms league members and this shuffleboard club may be our favorite bar in the city. Want to do a shot of Malort with a bartender? This is the place to go.
Garfield Park Conservatory
Lush and green don't typically describe Chicago, but this place rivals some of the best greenhouses in the world.
Chicago Botanic Garden
Beautiful and immense grounds. The most stunning curation and landscaping in the midwest.
Montrose Beach
There are many great options for beaches. We just always seem to end up at Montrose. Just know that parking is either expensive or can fill up by late morning so sometimes an Uber is the best way to start your beach day.
The Art Institute of Chicago
An incredible collection that we have gone to see again and again.
The 606 - Milwaukee and Leavitt Access Point
A pathway that cuts across the west side of the city. A great way to get see Bucktown and the southern part of Logan Square
BiXi Beer
A Japanese inspired brewery with incredible eats and delightful drinks. Maggie and Brian's go-to dish: Cumin Lamb Maggie and Brian's go-to drink: Bixi Handshake
Hopewell Brewing Company
A local brewery with the best beer in Logan Square. We played many games of Catan at Hopewell tables. And you can bring your own food or order Mini Mott burgers from the kiosk at Hopewell! Maggie and Brian's go-to drink: Lil-Buddy
Jibaritos y Mas
A cheap eat but big impact. Invented in Chicago by the Puerto Rican community, the jibarito is a filling sandwich where the bread is just fried smashed plantains. Maggie and Brian's go-to dish: Lechon Jibarito (Pork)
Pizza Friendly Pizza
DELICIOUS Sicilian Style pizza out of a cute back-alley window. A real Chicago experience. Maggie and Brian's go-to dish: Pepperoni and Basil - you just have to
Bungalow by Middle Brow
For bread and beer lovers. They don't go light on the gluten, but they go big on taste. Maggie and Brian's go-to dish: Literally any pizza - they are all amazing Maggie and Brian's go-to drink: Neighborhood beer
Mi Tocaya Antojería
An incredible up-leveled Mexican restaurant with authentic roots and a joyful interior. Maggie and Brian's go-to dish: Queso Fundido con Birria Maggie and Brian's go-to drink: ¿Que Pasa Calabaza?
Scofflaw
Scofflaw is a chic pub-style cocktail bar with a chill outdoor patio. Amazing drinks and the largest selection of gins you can probably find. Maggie and Brian's go-to drink: Whatever the punch is
Estereo
A hip Latin cocktail bar with bright and inventive drinks. A bit loud and fills up at night, but an excellent afternoon or evening spot. Maggie and Brian's go-to drink: Agricole