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My top Chicago recs
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items These are some of my favorite Chicago spots that I will always recommend to someone visiting!
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Restaurants
Self Care
Wine Spots
Things to do
Restaurants
These are my favorite places to eat as someone that has lived in this magnificent city for more than 13 years!
This is one of my favorite spots in Wicker Park/ Bucktown. The food is great and affordable, the staff is the best, and the vibes are fun.
Don't skip on the burger, beer, shot deal!
The StopAlong
Seriously can't go wrong with this Italian spot. Great food for a great price!
Via Carducci La Sorella
This is the perfect spot if you love trying different things off the menu! This tapas spot is perfect for any date, friends just getting drinks, or a party.
Pro tip: Get the sangria!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
It has the most amazing food & atmosphere!
Segnatore
This one is for any Cincinnati fan that happens to be in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. This sports bar is a Cincy fan spot and an official bar for Bengals fans!
Go catch a game!
Kincade's Bar & Grill
This is a true neighborhood gem found in Wicker Park! The food is soooo good that the place is always packed so make sure you grab a reservation.
Tuk Tuk Thai Isan Street Food (Wicker Park)
I'm not the biggest fan of deep dish pizza, but if I'm craving it, it's gotta be from this spot!
Skip the mainstream places and head over to Pequods for your deep dish pizza fix!
Pequod's Pizza
Self Care
Treat Yo Self!
My favorite spot for an all around workout! The community is the best! Take class there!
Pure Barre
Sometimes you need the best, and The Nail Aid is the best! She does amazing work at fair prices!
The nail aid - Chicago - Book Online
The best facial if you are looking for efficiency! This location has some of the best aestheticians in the city.
Clean Your Dirty Face
Wine Spots
They don't call me Ginger Drinks Wine for nothing! These are some great wine spots you might find me at 😉
This is easily one of the most fun wine spots in the city. So much personality and always has a nice range of wines to drink, you will love it every time you visit!
Easy Does It
Things to do
Whether visiting or looking for something new to do, these are all the things I love to do in Chicago!
The Chicago Marathon is a staple in the fall and the city turns out!! People are everywhere cheering from start to finish.
If you happen to find yourself in Chicago during the marathon, go feel the energy and cheer on those runners.
Home - Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Chicago Fire soccer matches are so much fun! Home field is at the iconic Soldier Field so you get to see where the Bears play without the huge cost of tickets!
As someone that started a supporters group for them, you will have so much watching some ...
Official Chicago Fire FC Website
As someone that's lived in Chicago for over 13 years, this is still one of my favorite things to do, especially when anyone comes to visit.
You get to have a unique perspective of the city while also learning about its history!
Tours & Boats Architecture Tours