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July 27, 2019
Chicago, IL
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Rachel & Kevin

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Some of our favorite places and spaces in Chicago. There's a long break between the ceremony and the reception. Feel free to go somewhere to get some lunch before heading out to Coal City for the reception - here are a few recommendations.

Exit Strategy Brewing Co.

7700 Madison Street, Forest Park, IL 60130
, (708) 689-8771

Thanks to Jason for introducing us to this brewery!

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

950 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301
, (708) 613-2999

Good food and good wine!

Lagunitas Brewing Company Chicago

2607 West 17th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
, (773) 522-1308

Some great beer and good food in their taproom, not too far from the ceremony.

City Winery

1200 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60607
, (312) 733-9463

More good food and great wine!

Mindy’s HotChocolate

1747 North Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
, (773) 489-1747

This restaurant was near our first apartment together in Bucktown. We walked there a lot when we lived close by because the hot chocolate is that good!

Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant

1725 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
, (312) 226-2654

The BEST carnitas in the city of Chicago!

5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria

1758 West 18th Street, Chicago, IL 60608
, (312) 285-2710

You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. BYO.

Guthrie's Tavern

1300 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613
, (773) 477-2900

Site of our first date! Doesn't actually have food, but you can order some in if you do go.

Star Lounge Coffee Bar (Dark Matter Coffee)

2521 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
, (773) 384-7827

Kevin's favorite spot for coffee and donuts in the city!

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