Guidebook for Chicago

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Guidebook for Chicago

Food Scene

Amazing tacos, guacamole, drinks - and atmosphere. Located directly across from the building!
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Mercadito
108 W Kinzie St
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Amazing tacos, guacamole, drinks - and atmosphere. Located directly across from the building!
Great sandwich place right across from the Sterling. Fresh preparations, delicious soups, salads, and more.
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Hannah's Bretzel
233 N Michigan Ave
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Great sandwich place right across from the Sterling. Fresh preparations, delicious soups, salads, and more.
If you're looking for a quick and healthy breakfast or lunch option steps away from the building, Protein Bar is great. Wraps, bowls, smoothies and more...all super healthy.
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Protein Bar & Kitchen
352 N Clark St
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If you're looking for a quick and healthy breakfast or lunch option steps away from the building, Protein Bar is great. Wraps, bowls, smoothies and more...all super healthy.
From Top Chef Takashi Yagihashi - it's a casual but hip noodle spot. Awesome ramen, sashimi, Japanese grill items and steamed dumplings. Just a block away from the Sterling. Happy Slurping!
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Slurping Turtle
116 W Hubbard St
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From Top Chef Takashi Yagihashi - it's a casual but hip noodle spot. Awesome ramen, sashimi, Japanese grill items and steamed dumplings. Just a block away from the Sterling. Happy Slurping!
New healthy casual dining spot a block away from the Sterling. Amazing! The menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options all delicious. Dishes range from pastas and burgers, unfried chicken! Yum.
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LYFE Kitchen
270 E Ontario St
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New healthy casual dining spot a block away from the Sterling. Amazing! The menu offers breakfast, lunch and dinner options all delicious. Dishes range from pastas and burgers, unfried chicken! Yum.
Great spot for terrific new Asian food - and atmosphere! Offers modern interpretations of traditional dishes from Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and more! 2 blocks from the unit!
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Sunda
110 W Illinois St
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Great spot for terrific new Asian food - and atmosphere! Offers modern interpretations of traditional dishes from Japan, China, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and more! 2 blocks from the unit!
Best Thai food in the neighborhood! Usually order as takeaway, but equally great to dine in also. A short walk from the buiding!
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Star of Siam
11 E Illinois St
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Best Thai food in the neighborhood! Usually order as takeaway, but equally great to dine in also. A short walk from the buiding!
One of my favorite tapas spots in the city! Delicious grilled octopus, paella, and amazing pitchers of sangria! Always a buzz with people. Highly recommend.
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Café Iberico
737 N LaSalle Dr
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One of my favorite tapas spots in the city! Delicious grilled octopus, paella, and amazing pitchers of sangria! Always a buzz with people. Highly recommend.
A very different spot for Chicago! You feel like you really are in California. Sunny, airy and contemporary chic. Delish american fare, tropical drinks and a vibrant scene. Definitely worth the uber!
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Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted St
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A very different spot for Chicago! You feel like you really are in California. Sunny, airy and contemporary chic. Delish american fare, tropical drinks and a vibrant scene. Definitely worth the uber!
Terrific Italian - great patio, close to the apartment! Delicious salads, soups and yummy pasta. Decent wine list. You can't go wrong here...
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Quartino Ristorante
626 N State St
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Terrific Italian - great patio, close to the apartment! Delicious salads, soups and yummy pasta. Decent wine list. You can't go wrong here...
A new casual, good food fast outlet from Mercadito (right across from the building) VERY casual yet upscale counter serve for Mexican basics like tacos & breakfast favorites plus hot dogs & shakes.
Mercadito Counter
738 N Clark St
A new casual, good food fast outlet from Mercadito (right across from the building) VERY casual yet upscale counter serve for Mexican basics like tacos & breakfast favorites plus hot dogs & shakes.
Cool new pizza spot has a vibrant dining room w/ an open kitchen & view of the pizza oven. A variety of amazing pizzas, great draft beers, and must try the Craziest bread, nachos. Hot patio & rooftop!
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Parlor Pizza Bar West Loop
108 N Green St
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Cool new pizza spot has a vibrant dining room w/ an open kitchen & view of the pizza oven. A variety of amazing pizzas, great draft beers, and must try the Craziest bread, nachos. Hot patio & rooftop!
A refreshing alternative to Starbucks, Bow Truss is a local roasting company’s funky, vintage-style coffee shop offering house coffee, espresso & more. Just 1-1/2 blocks from the building.
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Bow Truss Coffee Roasters
406 North Wells Street
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A refreshing alternative to Starbucks, Bow Truss is a local roasting company’s funky, vintage-style coffee shop offering house coffee, espresso & more. Just 1-1/2 blocks from the building.
Best nearest brunch spot! Beatrix is an inviting neighborhood restaurant & cafe. The menu highlights healthful cooking, vegetarian entrees, comfort food, fresh pressed juices & local roasted coffees.
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Beatrix
519 N Clark St
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Best nearest brunch spot! Beatrix is an inviting neighborhood restaurant & cafe. The menu highlights healthful cooking, vegetarian entrees, comfort food, fresh pressed juices & local roasted coffees.
Just two blocks from the building, Gino's East River North the spot for legendary Chicago deep dish pizza, an exciting array of appetizers, sandwiches, craft beer, and more!
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Gino's East - River North
514 N LaSalle Dr
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Just two blocks from the building, Gino's East River North the spot for legendary Chicago deep dish pizza, an exciting array of appetizers, sandwiches, craft beer, and more!
New Hampton-esque feeling bar with terrific cocktails and an awesome menu!
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The Hampton Social
164 E Grand Ave
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New Hampton-esque feeling bar with terrific cocktails and an awesome menu!

Drinks & Nightlife

It's is a new hip cocktail focused tiki lounge. It features a craft approach to both classic & modern tiki cocktails with fresh juices. You're guaranteed to want to snap a pic of your drink! Aloha!
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Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark St
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It's is a new hip cocktail focused tiki lounge. It features a craft approach to both classic & modern tiki cocktails with fresh juices. You're guaranteed to want to snap a pic of your drink! Aloha!
Late-night hole in the wall spot. Great for one-last drink before you call it a night. One block away from the building. Open until 4am every night and 5am on Saturdays.
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The Boss Bar
420 N Clark St
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Late-night hole in the wall spot. Great for one-last drink before you call it a night. One block away from the building. Open until 4am every night and 5am on Saturdays.
Rooftop bar on the top of the Wit Hotel! Great spot.
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ROOF on theWit
201 N State St
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Rooftop bar on the top of the Wit Hotel! Great spot.
The "ship shaped' beachfront bar at North Ave Beach. Fun times in Chicago in the summer!
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Castaways
1603 N Lake Shore Dr
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The "ship shaped' beachfront bar at North Ave Beach. Fun times in Chicago in the summer!
Great bar in Old Town. Fun scene. Retractable rooftop.
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Benchmark
1510 N Wells St
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Great bar in Old Town. Fun scene. Retractable rooftop.
Literally CONNECTED to the building - hidden behind unmarked doors on Kinzie, lies a restaurant/lounge like no other. The speakeasy/supper club features a huge whisky list and live entertainment shows
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Untitled Supper Club
111 W Kinzie St
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Literally CONNECTED to the building - hidden behind unmarked doors on Kinzie, lies a restaurant/lounge like no other. The speakeasy/supper club features a huge whisky list and live entertainment shows
It's great because you don't expect it in Chicago - and you wouldn't expect it in River North. Barbecue, bourbon and live country music. Tues night is live band karokee! So fun! 2 blks from the apt.
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Bub City
435 N Clark St
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It's great because you don't expect it in Chicago - and you wouldn't expect it in River North. Barbecue, bourbon and live country music. Tues night is live band karokee! So fun! 2 blks from the apt.
Sitting above the Hotel Lincoln, the J. Parker rooftop bar/restaurant offers one the most spectacular views in Chicago. Swanky, awesome signature cocktails and a great vibe!
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The J. Parker
1816 N Clark St
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Sitting above the Hotel Lincoln, the J. Parker rooftop bar/restaurant offers one the most spectacular views in Chicago. Swanky, awesome signature cocktails and a great vibe!
This elegant wine & champagne salon is situated in an intimate space, accessed via a tucked-away cobblestone alley off the West Loop's smoking hot Randolph Street. Great atmosphere.
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RM Champagne Salon
116 N Green St
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This elegant wine & champagne salon is situated in an intimate space, accessed via a tucked-away cobblestone alley off the West Loop's smoking hot Randolph Street. Great atmosphere.

Sightseeing

You haven't been to Chicago until you've gotten a picture at 'the bean'! But Millenium Park has so much more than the Bean too. It really is a Chicago 'must-do'!
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밀레니엄
201 E Randolph St
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You haven't been to Chicago until you've gotten a picture at 'the bean'! But Millenium Park has so much more than the Bean too. It really is a Chicago 'must-do'!
Just steps away from the Sterling, this is a great way to experience Chicago - from your very own electric boat - floating down the Chicago River! An experience to remember.
Chicago Electric Boat Company
300 N State St
Just steps away from the Sterling, this is a great way to experience Chicago - from your very own electric boat - floating down the Chicago River! An experience to remember.
Best ballpark ever!
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리글리 필드
1060 W Addison St
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Best ballpark ever!
A world class aquarium located in one of my favorite places in the city....Museum Campus. The views of the city looking west and north are incredible, and the view of the lake & lakeshore is awesome!
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쉐드 수족관
1200 S Lake Shore Dr
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A world class aquarium located in one of my favorite places in the city....Museum Campus. The views of the city looking west and north are incredible, and the view of the lake & lakeshore is awesome!
My favorite place to go for awe-inspiring views of the city! Grab a seat along the window and bring your camera and enjoy a cocktail. Ideal time to go is just before sunset.
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The Signature Room at the 95th®
875 N Michigan Ave
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My favorite place to go for awe-inspiring views of the city! Grab a seat along the window and bring your camera and enjoy a cocktail. Ideal time to go is just before sunset.
Recently renovated, it is a great place to stroll to get a unique feel for the city. Access it via LaSalle & Wacker & head east to check out pop-up bars, places to sit, explore and even rent a kayak!
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Chicago Riverwalk
306-370 W Wacker Dr
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Recently renovated, it is a great place to stroll to get a unique feel for the city. Access it via LaSalle & Wacker & head east to check out pop-up bars, places to sit, explore and even rent a kayak!

Essentials

Closest full grocery store to the building. Great selection, good prices.
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Jewel-Osco
550 N State St
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Closest full grocery store to the building. Great selection, good prices.
Nearest Whole Foods to the building!
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Whole Foods Market
3640 N Halsted St
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Nearest Whole Foods to the building!

Everything Else

The #1 spot for artisan doughnuts - just 2 blocks from the unit. The walk-up shop opens early & closes when they sell out! Favs include old-fashioned buttermilk, gingerbread cake & oversized glazed!
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Doughnut Vault
401 N Franklin St
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The #1 spot for artisan doughnuts - just 2 blocks from the unit. The walk-up shop opens early & closes when they sell out! Favs include old-fashioned buttermilk, gingerbread cake & oversized glazed!
If you've never been to the beach in Chicago - you have to check out North Ave! Especially on a Saturday or Sunday! Beach volleyball, outdoor gym, and literally thousands of people enjoying Chicago!
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안토니타교회
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If you've never been to the beach in Chicago - you have to check out North Ave! Especially on a Saturday or Sunday! Beach volleyball, outdoor gym, and literally thousands of people enjoying Chicago!
Chicago's Divvy Bikes are a great way to get around and explore the city. The nearest station is just about 2 blocks away from the buiding!
Divvy Station
Chicago's Divvy Bikes are a great way to get around and explore the city. The nearest station is just about 2 blocks away from the buiding!
CTA Clark & Lake Station - just couple of block walk over the river on Lake Street. Take the Blue Line to get to O'Hare Airport. Can also board the Orangle Line here to Midway Airport.
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Clark/Lake station
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CTA Clark & Lake Station - just couple of block walk over the river on Lake Street. Take the Blue Line to get to O'Hare Airport. Can also board the Orangle Line here to Midway Airport.
Short walk from the building here to get to the Red Line on CTA. Take this to get to Wrigley (Go Cubbies!) - as well as US Cellular Field if you're heading to a White Sox game.
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Grand
521 N State St
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Short walk from the building here to get to the Red Line on CTA. Take this to get to Wrigley (Go Cubbies!) - as well as US Cellular Field if you're heading to a White Sox game.
Located just 1 block from the unit, this recreational cooking school & gourmet retail store, offers demonstration & hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes and more! A fun, unique nite out.
The Chopping Block
222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza
Located just 1 block from the unit, this recreational cooking school & gourmet retail store, offers demonstration & hands-on cooking classes, as well as wine classes and more! A fun, unique nite out.

Entertainment & Activities

A free, and very good, city view in Chicago - open year round! Worth the trip!
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링컨 파크 동물원
2001 N Clark St
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A free, and very good, city view in Chicago - open year round! Worth the trip!
Delicious frozen yogurt spot! Yum.
Pinkberry
635 N State St
Delicious frozen yogurt spot! Yum.
Great new kid-friendly park that has
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매기데일리파크
337 E Randolph St
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Great new kid-friendly park that has

Arts & Culture

Icon in Chicago!
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시카고극장
175 N State St
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Icon in Chicago!
The nexus of the comedy scene in Chicago! Highly recommend! Also check out UP! Comedy club by Second City right around the corner.
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The Second City
230 W North Ave
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The nexus of the comedy scene in Chicago! Highly recommend! Also check out UP! Comedy club by Second City right around the corner.