EAT
The Girl and the Goat
809 West Randolph Street – Chicago
Neighborhood: West Loop
Type of Food: Innovative Small Plates
Vibe: Hot Spot, Rustic
Go for the pig face and goat empanadas
Au Cheval
800 West Randolph Street – Chicago
Neighborhood: West Loop
Type of Food: American
Vibe: Upscale Diner
Go for the best burger in America
The Allis
113-125 North Green Street – Chicago
Neighborhood: West Loop
Type of Food: Brunch, Light Meals
Vibe: Rustic, Charming
Go for the fresh and light breakfast
The Publican
837 West Fulton Market – Chicago
Neighborhood: West Loop
Type of Food: High-end Meat Market
Vibe: Good For Groups, Communal
Go for the beer (Matilda!) and charcuterie
Hub 51
51 West Hubbard – Chicago
Neighborhood: River North
Type of Food: Modern International
Vibe: Edgy, Hot spot
Go for the tacos and french dips
Mercadito
108 West Kinzie Street – Chicago
Neighborhood: River North
Type of Food: Authentic Mexican
Vibe: Bustling Mexican Fiesta
Go for the margaritas and guacamole
Big Star
1531 North Damen – Chicago
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
Type of Food: Mexican
Vibe: Hipster, Outdoor Dining, Popular
Go for the tacos al pastor
Parson’s Chicken & Fish
2952 West Armitage Avenue – Chicago
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Type of Food: Comfort Food
Vibe: Laid-back, Chic
Go for the fried chicken and hush puppies
DRINK
Expat
118 North Green Street
Neighborhood: West Loop
Type of Bar: Outdoor
Vibe: Quirky
Go for the limoncello sno cones
The Broken Shaker
19 East Ohio Street – Chicago
Neighborhood: River North
Type of Bar: Cocktails
Vibe: Vintage Hotel Hangout
Go for the Chicago-inspired craft cocktails
RM Champagne Salon
116 North Green Street – Chicago
Neighborhood: West Loop
Type of Bar: Champagne Bar, Gastropub
Vibe: Romantic Patio, Cozy Interior
Go for the outdoor champagne sipping
Lost Lake
3154 West Diversey Avenue – Chicago
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Type of Bar: Tiki Bar
Vibe: Laid-back, Intimate, Kitschy
Go for the tropical cocktails
