Things To Do

Margie's Candies

Priyanka loves going to Margie's to celebrate her birthday! This ice cream parlor is straight out of the 1920s and is ELITE for ice cream and sundaes. They are huge and decadent. Expect a wait because it’s very popular.

Piccolo Sogno

Priyanka's favorite Italian restaurant in the city. Great desserts and entree’s! Very convenient from the Grand Blue line stop.

Osteria Langhe

Nathan's favorite Italian restaurant in the city. Some of the best meals he has had!

El Habanero

Located 1 block away from Nathan and Priyanka’s first apartment! It was our favorite spot!

Cumin Restaurant

Nathan and Priyanka love getting Indian food from here! Nathan especially loves the Chicken Korma.

Chicago River

We love strolling along the River Walk and, of course, the MUST do architecture boat tours.

MingHin Cuisine

One of our favorite summer activities is dinner in Chinatown followed by a Sox game.

Lawn Craft Hamburger

Best burger in the city! And a stone's throw away from Priyanka and Nathan's apartment.

Chief O'Neill's Pub Restaurant Beer Garden

If you like great food, huge outdoor spaces, great decorations and good Craic, this is the place for you. The desserts are also a highlight. It’s a staple of Nathan and Priyanka’s time in Chicago. Also Nathan's favorite brunch buffet.

90 Miles Cuban Cafe

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

Happy hour daily from 4-6pm!

Tortello

Best pasta place in Chicago! The specials are always amazing.

Cozy Corner Restaurant and Pancake House

Priyanka's favorite bunch spot. They have parking, but it’s also right next to the California Blue Line stop!

Cafe Mustache

Nathan's favorite cafe!

New Wave Coffee

Priyanka's go to cafe from their time in Logan Square.

Roeser's Bakery

Best bakery in the city!

Bake

A favorite spot of Priyanka's.

Field Museum

Nathan's favorite museum!

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago

Priyanka's favorite museum. Also where Nathan and Priyanka go every year around their anniversary. It's a beautiful and engaging museum in “Priyanka’s hometown” (the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago).

Lilac Tiger

Priyanka likes their non-alcoholic drinks here!

The Up Room

Nathan's favorite place for a great view of the city!

CloudBar at 360 CHICAGO

Priyanka hasn't been to the new bar here (formerly the Signature room) but swears that the view from the women's restroom is the best in the city!

Powell's Books Chicago

One of Priyanka's favorite bookstores.

57th Street Books

One of Priyanka's favorite bookstores.

Myopic Books

Nathan's favorite bookstore.

5th Province

Amazing live music! Ok food. Fun space and gift shop!

The Green Mill

Great place for live music. A Chicago classic. Not great place for conversation (you're there for the jazz!)

Chicago Cultural Center

Priyanka loves the inside of this building! Played many orchestra concerts here.

AIRE Ancient Baths Chicago

If you are looking for a luxury experience at a luxury price, this is a must do!

Polish Museum of America

Most unique Chicago experience! Come for a very biased take on Polish history.

Promontory Point

Where Priyanka and Nathan got engaged! Also where Nathan's grandparent met.

Garden of the Phoenix

Greektown

Greektown is a great spot and near Old St Patrick's!