If you are already here on Thursday, you can check out free pub trivia at Paulie Gee's pizza place in Logan Square.
Right around the corner from our venue, this famous ice cream and candy shop is a Chicago icon! Have you seen The Bear?
Amazing Ukrainian food in the heart of Ukrainian Village.
A brewery close to the venue. This place is a brewery incubator, meaning many small-scale producers sell their beers and hard kombuchas here!
Amazing Mexican food from an iconic tortilla producer!
Tex-Mex brunch. Truly incredible, and right in Wicker Park off the Blue Line!
Filipino breakfast restaurant. Unbelievable- we love the Bangus!
Delicious and hip modern Greek restaurant in Logan Square.
Sweet diner/bakery with nostalgia and an excellent tuna melt.
Our go-to dim sum spot. Be ready to wait a little while for a table, but it is well, well worth it.
On Argyle Street with many Vietnamese restaurants, this one is a standout.
Formerly Wazwan restaurant, this Asian-fusion street food restaurant has incredible food and incredibly nice people.
Amazing brewery/natural winery/bakery/pizza place. Really spectacular! Go for weekday happy hour if you're in town early!
Made in-house pastas and sauces, blocks from where we live.
Polish restaurant near the Division Blue Line stop. Like eating in a Polish grandmother's kitchen.
Delicious noodles and dumplings- can be crowded and a hard reservation, though!
Best sushi we've had in Chicago. Inventive and refined. Definitely book ahead!
If you have time, go for caviar happy hour!
Our choice for Chicago deep dish.
Amazing Lebanese close to Lincoln Park.
Vegan-leaning restaurant in Wicker Park. The hot Nashville style fried mushroom sandwich is unbeatable.
Neighborhood burgers and Chicago hotdogs. Classics!
One of our favorite neighborhood bars. Perfect for summer with a back patio!
A natural wine store!
A fun natural wine bar!
A classic and a museum you shouldn't miss. Be sure to check out Clio's favorite, the Thorne Miniatures Room downstairs.
One of many, many wonderful beaches to enjoy on Lake Michigan. Mom/Linda reminds you not to forget sunscreen. Summertime Chi!
Free fun for all!
Where we got engaged. Beautiful lakefront nature space.
Beautiful conservatory. Check out the cactus room.
The natural history museum in Chicago! Check out dinosaurs, gems, ancient civilizations, and more.
This architectural boat tour is so fun and informative!
A great non-sandy option for lakefront lounging and swimming.
The hours Natalie has spent here....
The cutest shop, right around the corner from Eric and Natalie!
Eric calls this guitar store 'the torture palace.' For good reason!
A cool blues club!
A dive bar/music venue. Keep your eyes peeled for post Lolla aftershows!
The first National Park site in Chicago, the Pullman Historical Park teaches you about the history of the Pullman planned community and later strike and boycott.
Lollapalooza takes place here!
A great park close to us. Check out boats for rental or just relax by the Lagoon!
Head to a White Sox game!
Head to a Cubs game!