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How to do chicago the right way
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items I miss home so bad you have no idea. These are the places i crave food from, meet my friends at when im back in town, and have fomo from when people post there on social media. These recs go beyond aesthetics and are actually worth the visit too
Map
A whole in the wall in bronzeville so always order to go. Hear me out: chicken alfredo fries. Im literally drooling thinking about it but everything on the menu if fire tbh. Cant go wrong with anything.
Friistyle Chicago
Took my aunt and mom here for mothers day once and again when my friend came to visit. You try a bunch of scents and make your own perfume. The best part is that when the holidays come around, i go back and get the scent they stored in the system fro...
Aroma Workshop: Home
Ive been here for two birthdays, a mothers day and both brunch and dinner. Still have yet to have anything bad on the menu. Get the crispy Brussels as a side with anything you get. We always get the cornbread as an app. They put the entire lobster ta...
Yardbird Table & Bar
The coolest museum in the city. Exhibits are modern and always changing. There’s video, sculptures, art on the floor, the ceiling, different textures and mediums. Pretty sure they play live music on the lawn in the summer too
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
The after spot on weekends because its one of the few places thats open until 5am. For that reason, the crowd is diverse and the music is too. Theres a photo booth and a dance floor in the back
The Owl
Another after spot because its one of the only places that closes at 5am. This place unlike the other places pop and top 40
Remedy
When you get in the car, go online and put yourself on the waitlist. You won’t be able to get a reservation or avoid waiting in line so you might as well start waiting early. Find parking then walk around the corner to the liquor store while you wait...
Batter & Berries
If you visit during Christmas, come see the nutcracker. A must and it never gets less beautiful no matter how many times you see it
The Nutcracker | Joffrey Ballet
Great music. R&b, alternative and hip hop. You can also go on weekend mornings/afternoon for Sunnygun. Order the truffle fries if you get there before the kitchen closes. Photobooth.
MONEYGUN
All you can eat sushi that comes around on a conveyor belt. The prices vary by the color of the plate the sushi comes by on. You can order apps that are delivered on the conveyor belt by an electric train that only stops at your table. Drinks are ord...
Sushi + | Rotary Sushi Bar
Pop up shops. Open mic. Poetry slams. If you’re ever visiting, check the instagram of the silver room and see what they have going on for the week. There’s always something. If not, stop by and buy chicago souvenirs made and curated by artists of the...
The Silver Room
R&b and rap. Large venue with a lot of space. Mature crowd no sections. Great djs that are on a rotating basis. No cover charge
Expat
Shop local when you visit chicago. U can’t go wrong. This is the cutest little bookshop to get lost in.
Pilsen Community Books
I got my tragus and daith pierced here because they have decorative piercing jewelry thats safe for healing. Even if i dont get a piercing, i come here to get my jewelry replaced. Their selection is fire.
Identity Body Piercing – Quality Jewelry & Professional Piercings Since 2013
Another one of those places i bring my out of town friends when they visit. Have a relaxing breakfast on the beach inside or split a cabana outside for a lit brunch.
Shore Club Chicago
A dinner beach vibe. Date night or with the girls. Just put a fit on and go during peak summer. By the water is cooler at night, remember that.
Offshore Rooftop
Photos don't do this place justice. It's surprisingly large inside and takes time to get through all the sections. There's lots of greenery, vibrant flowers and even temperature regulated rooms for cacti and such. There's a lot of different exhibits ...
Garfield Park Conservatory
Brunch, nye parties, basketball games, karoake. This social group throws events for the girls so you don't have to plan girls night.
Girls Night Out (@itsgirlsnightout)
A social group for Black women in the area interested in events centered around wellness. It's less brunch and more so walks, yoga classes and other active meet ups that are beginner friendly.
Black Girl Playground 🤸🏾♀️ (@blackgirlplayground)
Brunch or dinner the food is fire. The low purple lighting keeps is fun and the live dj at night makes for the perfect pregame before a night out. I always get the quesabirria
La Luna