One of the best art museums in the country & also where we had our second date.
One of our favorite museums in the city. Over the summer, we skip Ubering and take the walk there through Grant Park and the lakeside.
Our favorite venue for house music parties.
An expansive aquarium well-worth the blackbird dive bombing you'll have to brave on the walk to the entry.
Off the Damen Blue Line stop, Wicker Park has a quirky collection of shops, cafes, and boutiques. Our picks: The Wormhole Coffee, Myopic Books, Devil Dawgs, and the Blue Line Lounge.
Green space, trails, and occasional events throughout the summer.
Our go-to mini beach— just a few blocks from Manuel's first Chicago apartment.
Home of the iconic ferris wheel & a large variety of food, shops, and skyline views.
One of those spots where you can't go wrong with any dish.
Elevated Mediterranean food and cocktails, plus a lounge-style rooftop patio.
Our go-to spot for celebratory cocktails with a great view of Lake Michigan and Millenium Park.
The best speakeasy in Chicago, complete with hourly shows and a stellar cocktail menu with a special twist. For the best experience, stay away from photos and reviews and go in blind...
Corner cocktail lounge with great drinks and a cozy upscale environment with bookshelves & big sofas.
Arguably the best view of the Chicago Riverside.
Our go-to coffee shop in Printer's Row.
A coffeeshop in Wicker Park with a one-of-a-kind retro atmosphere.