Things To Do

SOLO SALON WASHINGTON

NAILàCARTE Nails & Designs

Floyd's 99 Barbershop

Cowshed Spa Chicago

Lost Girls Vintage

check out one of taylor's favorite shops for vintage and unique finds

The Up Room

where we took our engagement photos

Dove's Luncheonette

sit at the counter for the action

Map Room

low key hang at any time of day

The Wormhole Coffee

come for the coffee, stay for the delorean

store B vintage

Small Cheval

don't wait in line for 3 hours at au cheval

Chef’s Special Cocktail Bar

friendly neighborhood fancy chinese place

The Pink Squirrel

boozy milkshakes and 6-pin bowling

Estereo

we basically live here.

The Welcome Back Lounge

if it's open, go get a drink from the converted bus bar in the back

The 606 - Milwaukee and Leavitt Access Point

walk the west side! taylor walks this most mornings

Garfield Park Conservatory

free, reservations may be required - check website

Punch House

ring the bell at midnight

Jam 'n Honey

our first date spot

Dave's Records

russ's favorite record shop

Seoul Taco

contender for best nachos in the city

Colectivo Coffee - Lincoln Park

every winter, they put christmas trees in their outdoor seating space, and taylor decided she needed to recreate that for the wedding ceremony...stay tuned!

Parson's Chicken & Fish

huge indoor seating area if it's chilly out

Bird's Nest

russ did an in-depth study and these ranked best wings in the city

Foursided Card + Gift

the best for last minute gifts

Trader Todd's

where it all began

kibbitznest books, brews & blarney

boozy hot chocolate and books; we could stay here for days if they let us

Sparrow

hidden away bar, great grasshoppers

LuxBar

get the truffle fries and champagne

Andersonville Antiques

the basement is filled with treasures