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Glenn's Chicago Guidebook

Chicago — The food. The art. The music. The culture. The architecture. Chicago has it all. “There seems to be a different Chicago around every street corner, behind every bar, and within every apartment, two-flat, cottage, or bungalow.” - Dominic Pacyga

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Glenn on Chicago

Chicago — The food. The art. The music. The culture. The architecture. Chicago has it all. There seems to be a different Chicago around every street corner, behind every bar, and within every apartment, two-flat, cottage, or bungalow. - Dominic Pacyga

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LondonHouse
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Hotel

LondonHouse

The Loop, Chicago· 2.5mi from Soldier Field

Great hotel in a central location with convenient access to any of the neighborhoods via public transportation or Uber.

Defining Feature

Incredible views of the Chicago River from the rooftop bar.

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Avec
Restaurant
Avec
West Loop, Chicago· 3.1mi from Soldier Field

A mainstay for the Chicago foodie scene. Modern Mediterranean food with a solid roster of staples, as well as a rotating selection of seasonal items. If checking out the River North location, you can switch it up to Bar Avec, their rooftop bar that serves a slightly smaller menu.

Defining Feature

Great food and great cocktails.

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Cabra
Restaurant
Cabra
Fulton Market, Chicago· 5.1mi from Soldier Field

Rooftop bar and restaurant at the trendy Hoxton Hotel. In the restaurant you can try great Peruvian fusion from Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard or grab a cocktail from the outdoor bar and take a seat by the rooftop pool.

Defining Feature

Incredible views from the outdoor patio with great cocktails.

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Pizz'Amici
Restaurant
Pizz'Amici
The Loop, Chicago· 4.9mi from Soldier Field

Real Chicagoans eat tavern-style thin crust pizza. Pizz’amici is a newcomer but widely considered one of the best in the City.

Defining Feature

Great pizza but tough to get a table. Make a reservation well in advance or order as carry-out.

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Wicker Park
Retail
Wicker Park
Wicker Park, Chicago· 7.1mi from Soldier Field

The OG hip shopping district of Chicago. Wide range of offerings from mom-and-pop vintage stores to Supreme. Make sure to check out Saint Alfred, one of the original Chicago streetwear stores.

Defining Feature

Wide variety

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