Allison & Nathan

August 21, 2021

Allison & Nathan

August 21, 2021

These are some of our favorite Chicago attractions, restaurants and cocktail bars!

Attractions

Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Picture of Chicago River Boat Architecture Tours

Our favorite tourist activity. Take in the sights and learn about the city's iconic architecture while cruising along the Chicago River

The Signature Lounge at the 96th Floor of Hancock

Picture of The Signature Lounge at the 96th Floor of Hancock

Have a cocktail while enjoying our favorite view of Chicago

Wrigley Field

Picture of Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613, USA

The Bean and Millennium Park

Picture of The Bean and Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA

Iconic photo op in the heart of Millennium Park

Food

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Picture of Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
1120 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610, USA
(312) 725-7777

$$

Our favorite is the Pepperoni Deep Dish with Butter Crust and a Malnati Salad to share

Tanta

Picture of Tanta
118 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
(312) 222-9700

$$

Amazing Peruvian food!

Allie's favorite is the Chaufa Aeropuerto and Nathan's favorite is the Lomo Saltado. Reservations are recommended.


Lao Sze Chuan

Picture of Lao Sze Chuan
520 N Michigan Ave #420, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
(312) 595-0888

$$

Delicious authentic Chinese food!

Allie's favorite is the Spicy Fish Fillet with Mapo Tofu and the Sliced Potato.

Nathan's favorite is the Chef's Special Dry Chili Chicken and the String Beans.


Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio

Picture of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio
1020 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
(312) 888-3041

Sarah Grueneberg's Italian restaurant!

As seen on Top Chef, she is the "Queen of Pasta." Everything is great. Reservations are highly recommended.


Sunda

Picture of Sunda
110 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
(312) 644-0500

$$$

New Asian!

Our favorites are the Crazy Rice, Crispy Brussel Sprouts and Red Dragon sushi roll. Reservations are recommended.

Girl & The Goat

Picture of Girl & The Goat
809 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 492-6262

$$$

Iron Chef Stephanie Izard's family style restaurant!

Not only is she an Iron Chef, but she was the first female winner of Top Chef. Everything is delicious and unique. Reservations are highly recommended.


Oriole

Picture of Oriole
661 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA
(312) 877-5339

$$$$

2 Michelin star restaurant (tasting menu)

The best food we've ever had. Reservations are required.

Sushi Suite 202

Picture of Sushi Suite 202
1816 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

$$$$

Incredible sushi tasting menu

The best nigiri we've ever had. They only serve 4 people at a time. Reservations are required.

Alinea

Picture of Alinea
1723 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA

$$$$

Legendary 3 Michelin star restaurant (tasting menu)

It is truly an experience. Reservations are required.

Drinks

Three Dots and a Dash

Picture of Three Dots and a Dash
435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
(312) 610-4220

$$

Our favorite tiki bar!

City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk

Picture of City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
11 W. Riverwalk South, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
(312) 229-5593

$$

Our favorite spot to enjoy a drink along the Chicago River on a sunny summer day.

The Berkshire Room

Picture of The Berkshire Room
15 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
(312) 256-2975

$$

Our favorite is the Dealer's Choice. Pick your glassware, spirit and flavor profile, and the bartender will make a one of a kind drink just for you!

The Aviary

Picture of The Aviary
955 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

$$$$

The Aviary is the Alinea Group's cocktail bar. It features creative drinks and delicious small bites. Reservations are required.