Kayak the Chicago river starting in Lincoln Park and paddle your way downtown to the Chicago river walk.
Stop outside the park at Spoke and Bird for coffee and pastries (or a beer and lunch!) and enjoy your meal at this charming park in the South Loop.
Book a Chicago food tour of your choice and have a taste of some of Chicago's greatest offerings.
Authentic Mexican food in the heard of Pilsen. Get the chilaquiles or tamales!
The only items on Small Cheval's menu are burgers, fries, milkshakes and booze. You can't go wrong here with their burger and beer special - a classic cheeseburger + a can of beer brewed at Cruz Blanca here in Chicago. Look for one of their brewers at the wedding :) Oh and make sure to add on an order of fries. Chrissy says : GET THE GARLIC AIOLI.
Not in the mood for a burger? Get a Chicago style hot dog at Superdawg (hold the ketchup).
Remember Chicago Women's Park and Garden listed above on this page? Spoke & Bird sits right outside of the park and has delicious coffee, baked goods, sandwiches, beer, wine, and other local treats. Grab a snack or some lunch and enjoy a city park picnic.
Visit HaiSous for elevated Vietnamese street food. The wings are excellent if you're looking for a snack or try their testing menu if you're stopping in for dinner. HaiSous is one of Chicago's best restaurants and one of our favorites in the city.
A little off the beaten path, but worth it! Lagunita's tasting room is huge and the journey to the bar makes you feel like you're in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory.
A great brewery option situated on the Chicago River and just a short distance from the Hotel at Midtown.
Classic spot for a classic diner breakfast.
Manny's is a Jewish cafeteria/deli with sky high deli sandwiches and old world favorites served cafeteria style. Alan's favorite: pastrami on an onion roll with kreplach soup Obama's favorite: corned beef on rye with a slice of cherry pie.
No list of Chicago food recommendations would be complete without a pizza option. We know you're all aware of the classic favorites - Lou's, Pizzeria Uno and Due, Peqoud's, etc. - so here's a recommendation outside of the typical spots. Pizza Friendly Pizza is Detroit style and is tucked away in a back alley, which makes it more fun. Get the combo: a slice, a shot and a beer for $10.
A Chicago staple since 1946. You MUST get the famous steak sandwich. There is simply no other choice.