Best Hotspot: Girl and the Goat
Description: One of the toughest reservations in town, make sure to book ahead. Brought to you by Stephanie Izard from Bravo’s top chef.
Location: West Loop
Best Burger: Au Cheval
Description: Hands down the best burger in town…maybe ever.
Location: West Loop
Best Lunch Spot: 3 Arts Cafe
Description: Located in the Restoration Hardware store you can shop around the 6 floor store while waiting for a table as it is first come first serve.
Location: Gold Coast
Best Shopping Break Lunch: Fred’s
Description: Located on the 6th floor of Barney’s, Fred’s offers a view of the Gold Coast and a nice break from shopping.
Location: Gold Coast
Best Instagrammable Restaurant: Hampton Social
Description: Famous for its Rosé All Day neon sign, Hampton Social also does have great food. It’s take on a Hampton’s bar makes it feel like summer all year round. Food of choice here is the Lobster Roll.
Location: River North
Best View: Cindy’s
Description: Overlooking Millennium park you’ll get a great view of the Bean and downtown Chicago from this location.
Location: Loop
Best Cocktail & Bites: IO at the Godfrey
Description: The view from this place is one of the favorites in the city. Great for meeting up for drinks maybe try one of their special pitchers, their sushi is also delicious.
Location: Gold Coast/River North
Best Sushi: Sunda
Description: Sunda has a great atmosphere all throughout the week. Although they have great sushi a personal favorite dish of mine is the Crispy Brussel Sprout Salad and a Lychee Martini to go with it.
Location: River North
Best Casual Sushi: Friends Sushi
Description: Nice casual place for a quick eat or a gathering with friends. Also great for take out!
Location: Gold Coast
Best Chinese: Fun Fun Chinese
Description: Upscale Chinese restaurant with great decor.
Location: West Loop
Best Modern Italian: RMP Italian
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Description: Giuliana Rancic and her husband Bill opened this contemporary Italian restaurant in the heart of the lively River North area.
Location: River North
Best Authentic Italian: Club Lucky
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Description: This old-school Italian restaurant takes you back in time and be sure to ask your waiter for some stories while you’re there.
Location: Wicker Park
Best Casual Italian: Quartinos
Description: Quartino’s has a big outdoor patio and great lunch specials. Open late you can be sure that there will be people there at all times.
Location: River North/Gold Coast
Best Tacos: Big Star
Description: Great outdoor seating just a block away from the 6 corners. Note: it is CASH ONLY
Location: Wicker Park
Best Late Night Tacos: Velvet Taco
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Description: Open til 4 am on Saturdays and Sundays not only are their tacos delicious but you must try their Tots and Red Velvet Cake.
Location: Gold Coast
Best Steakhouse: Chicago Cut
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Description: Celebrities tend to frequent this restaurant located on the river. After dinner be sure to take a stroll on the River Walk.
Location: River North
Best Viagra Triangle Spot: Tavern on Rush
Description: In the heart of the Gold Coast Tavern is a classic all around american restaurant.
Location: Gold Coast
Best Diner: Tempo (24 hours)
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Description: Come for breakfast or late night eats after the bars. Tempo is a 24 hour authentic diner with a Greek heritage. Try making your own scramble or one of my personal favorites the Greek Salad.
Location: Gold Coast
Other Restaurants I love: Sienna Tavern, Purple Pig, Summer House Santa Monica, Publican, Ema
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