Indienne: modern Indian meets Wes Anderson ($$$)* Topolobampo: innovative, refined Mexican ($$$)* Miru: modern Japanese fusion with views ($$)* avec: Mediterranean with Middle Eastern flavors ($$)* Le Colonial: a French-Vietnamese staple ($$)* aba: modern Mediterranean with great patio ($$)* Planta Queen: vegetarian Asian fusion ($$)* Tzuco: modern Mexican with the best desserts ($$)* Izakaya at Momotaro: basement Japanese bar with the best uni pasta ($)* Yokocho: happy hour hand rolls at chef's counter ($)* Haidilao: classic Chinese hot pot ($)* Velvet Taco: fusion taco joint open late ($) Levain Bakery: best cookies in town ($) Milk Bar: classic soft serve cereal milk ice cream ($) *Advance reservations are highly recommended for dinner service. For Indienne and Topolobampo, reservations should be made at least 2 months in advance.
Three Dots & a Dash: basement tiki bar Redhead Piano Bar: midwestern dive bar with amazing pianists Second City: famous improv comedy club
Chicago Institute of Art Chicago Symphony Orchestra Lyric Opera Ravinia Festival
Portillo's: Chicago-style hot dog Lou Malnati's: Chicago-style deep dish pizza Pequod's: Detroit-style deep dish pizza Bavette's: classic Chicago steakhouse* Chicago Cut Steakhouse: classic Chicago steakhouse* Au Cheval: classic Chicago burgers Starbucks Reserve Roastery (on Michigan Ave.): largest Starbucks in the world Lakefront Trail: 18.5-mile trail along Lake Michigan Riverwalk: 1.25-mile path along the river amidst architecture Architecture Boat Tour: iconic river views of Chicago* The Bean (Cloud Gate): sculpture iconic of Chicago Buckingham Fountain: fountain inside Grant Park Chicago Theatre: famous marquee and prominent landmark Navy Pier: waterfront pier with dining and shopping options Magnificent Mile: shopping along Michigan Ave., Oak St. and Walton St. Shedd Aquarium: third largest aquarium in the western hemisphere 360 Chicago or Skydeck: expansive city skyline views* *Advance reservations are highly recommended.