Olivia & Ryan
Things To Do
The Violet Hour
One of our favorite cocktail bars in the city, and where we had one of our first dates.
The Art Institute of Chicago
One of our favorite spots to get lost in the city.
Tortello
Best pasta in Chicago. Period.
Lost Larson
One of our favorite spots to grab coffee and pastries. Grab a slice of Princess Cake-- they deliver, too!
The Northman Beer & Cider Garden
One of our favorite spots to grab European-inspired food and cider. Perfect for a warm summer night or a casual afternoon break.
Frontera Grill
Where we met for the first time and had our first date!
SPACE 519
Awesome brunch/lunch spot with a boutique/concept store inside. Right off of the hustle and bustle of Michigan Ave, and not far from the lakefront.
Kumiko
Our favorite cocktail bar in the city-- perfect for sake, cocktails, mocktails, and small Japanese-inspired bites.
Le Bouchon
We've had many a bottle of wine here. Amazing French food-- and you'll feel like you're at a small bistro in France. It's super authentic.
Obelix
One of our favorite new restaurants, opened by the owners of Le Bouchon. Reservations open on 5/5/2022-- great French food, awesome ambiance: you can't miss it.
North Pond Nature Sanctuary
One of the prettiest places to walk (and eat!) in the city
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
You know you have to!
Molly's Cupcakes
There's a location in Streeterville on Illinois St too! These are some of our favorite cupcakes to share when we're hosting dinners at our apartment.
mfk. restaurant
One of our favorite restaurants in the city-- a cozy neighborhood spot that specializes in Spanish food.
The Glunz Tavern
Oldest wine shop owned by the same family in the USA. For our fellow wine-nerds :) (and an awesome place to grab some tavern food!)
Off Color Brewing Taproom The Mousetrap
Our favorite beer spot in the city
Cindy's Rooftop
Great rooftop bar!
Printers Row Wine Bar and Shop
Great little hole-in-the-wall for a glass of wine
Bar Sótano
LOVE the cocktails here-- awesome Mexican food!
XOCO
Next door to Frontera and Bar Sotano, awesome place for casual Mexican food.
Sawada Coffee
Awesome coffee/matcha spot in the West Loop
Roister Restaurant
Get the buttermilk fried chicken, it will change your life. Reservations in advance highly recommended!
Billy Goat Tavern (The Original)
A Chicago classic, hole-in-the-wall
Superdawg Drive-In
This needs no introduction.
Galit
Amazing Israeli food-- from the same owners of Shaya in New Orleans (one of our favorites)