River West Outdoor Restaurants

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Looking for restaurants with outdoor seating near River West? Try one of these neighborhood favorites!  The Dawson– 730 W. Grand Ave Originally built in 1888 and reimagined in 2013, The Dawson’s ambiance and decor perfectly blend rustic, historic charm and chic, modern aesthetic. With gorgeous topiary work and greenery, trendy but comfortable lounge furniture, […]

Outdoor Dining Near Lincoln Park

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Streets throughout Chicago are being designated as “shared streets”, which means they are closed to auto traffic on weekends to maximize the space available for outdoor dining. In Lincoln Park, North Lincoln Avenue from West Fullerton Avenue to West Wrightwood Avenue has been designated as shared street space for outdoor dining on weekends. During the […]

Old Town Breakfast Spots

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Looking for places to grab breakfast in Old Town? Check out these Wells Street restaurants! Kanela Breakfast Club– 1552 N. Wells St. The name Kanela (which means “cinnamon” in Greek) is apropos for this restaurant, which serves up brunch favorites with a Greek twist. Everything on Kanela’s menu is made from scratch with local and […]

South Loop Breakfast Spots

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Whether you live in the South Loop or are looking for places to eat before you visit Museum Campus or Grant Park, here are a few of the top breakfast and brunch places in the South Loop. Yolk- 1120 S Michigan Ave Yolk offers breakfast, brunch, and lunch options with creative twists on classic favorites, like […]

West Loop Dog Friendly Restaurants

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Your furry friends shouldn’t have to “sit” and “stay” home while you soak up all the West Loop has to offer. Bring them with you to these dog friendly spots in West Loop. Saint Lou’s Assembly- 664 W Lake St The patio at Saint Lou’s Assembly is a prime pooch social spot. Bring your dog for […]

West Loop Places to Eat “Soup-er” Ramen

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It seems like the weather started cooling off as soon as the clock struck “September”. Warm up with some ramen at one of these spectacular spots near West Loop. Ramen Takaya Ramen Takeya tops the list for its ambiance and great menu selection. The pork belly buns, poke bowl appetizer, and classic Tokyo shoyu are […]

Landmark Apartments: Luxury Near The West Loop

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Meet West Loop’s Landmark apartments—a charming luxury rental building in one of Chicago’s trendiest neighborhoods! This LEED-certified, 30-story masterpiece, designed by Morris Adjmi Architects, reflects and pays homage to the unique historic architecture that can be found throughout the West Loop. Upon walking into any luxury apartment at Landmark West Loop, you’ll find an open-style, […]

Great Restaurants in Downtown Chicago: Lakeshore East Edition

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Lakeshore East Apartments are just steps from world-class cuisine, top-ranked chefs, and beautiful spaces! Lakeshore East offers tons of amazing options when it comes to great food and a luxurious dining experience. Here are the best restaurants to check out when you’re in the Lakeshore East neighborhood. #1 III Forks Only the finest Prime steak […]

3 New Restaurants in Downtown Chicago Opening This Week

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Just as the weather’s cooling down, the restaurant scene is heating up! Check out these three noteworthy restaurants in Downtown Chicago opening this upcoming week. The Flamingo Rum Club Phil Stefani (Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants) and Adolfo Garcia (Pearl Tavern) are bringing a taste of 1940’s Cuba to River North. The new River North spot will host […]