Leslie & Michael
Things To Do
Pequod's Pizza
Forget the big name pizza-tutions, go to Pequod's for the best pizza in Chicago!
Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Company
Pizza pot pie. Yes, you heard that right. Yes, it's worth the hype. We suggest going in the afternoon, and during the week if you come in early, as they don't take reservations and the wait is typically upwards of an hour. They are also cash only.
Fountainhead
One of the best whiskey bars in Chicago - and trust us, we've throughly researched this!
Drawl Southern Cookhouse & Whiskey Room
A new restaurant with delicious southern cooking and, you guessed it, great whiskey list!
Volo Restaurant Wine Bar
A fun local wine bar. Ask to sit on the patio, it's an enclosed hidden gem in the city!
Bittersweet Pastry Shop & Cafe
Hands down some of the best pastries in Chicago! Pick from one of the daily quiches, you won't regret it! It's also right across the street from our wedding venue!
3 Arts Club Cafe
Hidden inside Restoration Hardware, and just a block from the Claridge House, is one of the best hidden, but not so secret bar/restaurants in the city. They do not accept reservations so I would suggest going early. Don't feel like sitting? Grab a glass of wine and stroll through the 5 floors of RH. On the top floor there is a beautiful outdoor patio with a great view of the city! Just a block from the Claridge House.
The Signature Lounge
Skip the Hancock Observatory and head two floors higher to the lounge! You get the same great views and the only price of admission is a cocktail! Ladies, be sure to check out the restrooms because they have THE best view in Chicago - sorry guys!
Dovetail Brewery
Fun local brewery. Feel free to bring in your own food.
Begyle Brewing Company
A dog friendly local brewery. This is just a block from Dovetail.
Chicago Riverwalk
If the weather allows, be sure to check out the newly remodeled Riverwalk. There are lots of fun bars and restaurants and the views are hard to beat! Some of my favorite spots include Island Party Hut, City Winery, and Tiny Tapp. Enter near the Merchandise mart on Wells, or any street further east. You can even take the Riverwalk all the way to Navy Pier!
Flight Club
Looking for something different to do?! Give this fun dart bar a try! You can rent your own "oche" or dart board area with different games and automatic scoring!
Lincoln Park Zoo
Talk a walk on the wild side at the Lincoln Park Zoo! Open daily and it's FREE! Right across the street from Hotel Lincoln.
Shedd Aquarium
Be one with the Sea at one of the world's largest indoor aquariums!
The Field Museum
Visit the largest and most complete T.rex, our very own Sue!
The Art Institute of Chicago
Get your Ferris Bueller on at the Art Institute.