Rachel & JosephRachel & Joseph
RestaurantsRestaurants
Colectivo Coffee Lincoln ParkColectivo Coffee Lincoln Park
Coffee and pastry shop with a beautiful outdoor patio - where we had our first date!
The Original Pancake HouseThe Original Pancake House
Breakfast restaurant just a few blocks from our first apartment together - Joey's favorite is the Dutch Baby!
Firecakes DonutsFirecakes Donuts
Our go-to donut shop on the weekend.
Eleven City DinerEleven City Diner
Great diner in the South Loop.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Spanish tapas restaurant with lots of variety for brunch or dinner. Be sure to get a pitcher of Sangria!
Sushi-sanSushi-san
Casual sushi restaurant in River North and one of our go-tos for a night out! Reservation recommended for dinner but not required for lunch.
Green Street Smoked MeatsGreen Street Smoked Meats
Chicago's most recognized barbecue spot - no reservations, first come first serve.
The SmithThe Smith
Classic American fare. Easy to get last-minute reservations.
La SerreLa Serre
Wonderful french bistro that reminds us of our time in Paris! Reservation recommended. For something a bit more casual, try their sister restaurant Bar La Rue.
Duck Duck GoatDuck Duck Goat
Chinese fusion with some incredibly flavorful combinations - reservation required.
Perilla farePerilla fare
Our favorite Korean BBQ in Chicago - reservation recommended.
Quartino RistoranteQuartino Ristorante
Casual Italian restaurant - all pastas and pizzas are made from scratch in-house. Reservations are easy to come by last-minute, but they also take walk-ins during the early evening.
Andros TavernaAndros Taverna
Family-style, up-scale Greek restaurant. The Mezze Collection is a must!
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone CrabJoe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Steakhouse known for their stone crabs. We've celebrated many special occasions here! Reservation recommended, but they also take walk-ins.