Chicago Guide
The Rookery Building
This is our wedding venue! A history-rich and iconic building in downtown Chicago. The Rookery was designed by famous architects Daniel Burnham and John Root in 1885. Frank Lloyd Wright later redesigned the lobby in 1905. Please check out more amazing facts about the building. We can't wait to see you there!
Lincoln Park
Molly and Walker's neighborhood! So much fun shopping, restaurants, and beautiful homes. Check out the big farmers market on Saturday morning across from Hotel Lincoln, walk through the zoo (it's free), and stroll through Oz Park where Walker proposed (Scarecrow statue).
Wicker Park
Super cool and artsy neighborhood with so much to do. Get the famous chicken ceasar wrap at Little Victories and go thrift shopping after.
Millennium Park
The Bean... duh
The Art Institute of Chicago
Live out your Ferris Bueller fantasy
Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours
Best way to see the city! Wendella is a great company to book with.
Fulton Market District
Fun area packed with shops and restaurants. Honorable mentions: Duck Duck Goat, Aba, Trivoli Tavern, Au Cheval, Lone Wolf, Fox Bar
Chicago Magic Lounge
Unbelievable magic show. One of the best date nights we had last year. Eat at Little Bad Wolf before/after.
Armitage Alehouse
Our #1 favorite restaurant. Hard to get a reservation, so go early to put your name on the waitlist for lunch or dinner. Order the naan with spiced lamb and the wedge salad. Sticky date cake is a must for dessert. In Lincoln Park, so explore the neighborhood homes, shop, or have a drink at J9 Wine Bar, Kincades, or Marquee while you wait!
Club Lucky
One of our favorite restaurants. Italian with a retro vibe and a killer martini.
Athenian Room
The best Greek food. Very casual and cash only. Tina Fey's favorite restaurant!
Mon Ami Gabi
Amazing French restaurant in Lincoln Park. If Seth is your waiter, you're in for a treat.
La Scarola
Old school Italian and the first restaurant Molly and Walker went to in Chicago.
Don Pez Fish Tacos
Tell the owner Nadia that you know Walker, and you might just get a tequila shot. Needless to say... Walker goes a lot. Actually really good tacos and Nadia is an amazing small business owner!
Pizzeria Portofino
Great spot for lunch right on the river.
Marquee Lounge
Our neighborhood dive that is 5 steps from our apartment, and our favorite Friday beer. If Abbey is working, tell her we say hi!
River Shannon
Another Lincoln Park pub. Even better... they allow dogs inside. Pockets' favorite pint.
Old Town Ale House
Laid-back dive bar near Second City with cool history and funky art. One of Anthony Bourdain's (and our) favorites.
LUXBAR
If you want to spend an afternoon shopping and eating in Gold Coast, this is a great restaurant for lunch and drinks. Tons of other restaurants nearby too (Bellevue, Tavern on Rush, Gibson's)
Cindy's Rooftop
At the top of the Chicago Athletic Club
LH Rooftop
Iconic Chicago rooftop with amazing views
Pequod's Pizza
Best deep dish in the city. Featured in an episode of The Bear.
Mr. Beef
Speaking of The Bear...
The Zebra Lounge
Molly's favorite piano bar
Found by Steph
Curated vintage shop in Lincoln Park. Molly got some of her wedding wardrobe from here.
The Bagelers Coffeehouse
Order The Bageler
Gotham Bagels - Magnificent Mile
Our 2nd favorite bagel shop with a downtown location. Order ahead!