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My top Chicago recs
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By
Elizabeth Brandon
as a 6 year chicagoan obsessed with valuable luxury and authenticity, here are my top recommendations
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eat
the best home style italian food — grab a bottle of wine recommended by liquor park across north ave
Lucia's Chicago | Authentic Italian Cuisine
my favorite burger in town— get “the other burger”
The StopAlong
incredible detroit style pizza and they have a gluten free option!
Paulie Gees
i’m biased because i’m gluten free but i love this place so much and wish it were closer
defloured: A Gluten Free Bakery
Cozy vibes for catching up with a friend!
MeLatte Coffee Shop
i love this place so much— hot tip their chinatown location has a good takeout version on the first floor
Daebak Korean BBQ
dance
great vibes and cocktails, no cover and good DJs (small space though so it can get packed on the weekends)
The Whistler
my go to for local shows — i saw 100 gecs do a popup dj set here where they sampled hannah montana 🤯
The Empty Bottle
i love a theme and sometimes you can get your nails done
Beauty Bar Chicago
shop
my favorite bookstore in the city— fantastic selection for music lovers
Exile in Bookville
funky local artesian shop that makes for the best gifts!
Wolfbait & B-girls
the best record store in town (once i saw someone in berlin wearing a signal records tote on the dance floor)
Signal Records
