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Never one to be labeled as all work and no play, Maureen Moran's long-time status as a Chicago resident has honed her local's perspective on the city's best places for arts, eating, entertainment and all-out fun. 

To introduce you to this world-class city with a hometown feel, here's a guide to some of her favorite spots!

 

Chicago is known best for it's deep-dish pizza, but has so much more to offer. Browse Maureen's favorites for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dancing!

Lincoln Park/Old Town

Adobo Grill
Charlie Trotters

Flat Top Grill

Green Dolphin Street

John’s Place

Kamehachi of Tokyo

Nookies

Nookies Too

Potbelly's

Rose Angeline's

Sai Cafe

SalPicon
Salt & Pepper

Shine Morida

Tarantinos

Tilli’s

Toast

Topo Gigio

Twin Anchor's

Via Carducci

Lakeview

Ann Sather's
Coobah

Flat Top Grill

Mia Francesca's

Nookies Tree

Piazza Bella  
Pops for Chamgagne

Salt & Pepper
Schuba's Harmony Grill

Gold Coast/River North

Bin 36
Carmines
Gene & Georgetti
Gibsons Bar and Steakhouse
Harry Caray’s
Keefer’s Steakhouse

Le Colonial
Pizzeria Uno
The Oak Tree
Shaw’s Crab House
Sullivan’s Steak House
Tavern on Rush

Bucktown/Wicker Park

Bongo Room
Club Lucky
Jane’s
Le Bouchon

Meritage
Northside
Spring
Potbelly's

River West

Bella Note
Flat Top Grill
Misto

Vivo

Neighborhood Hot Spots
Since the city was founded, Chicago's neighborhood taps have been making newcomers feel like home.  Here are some of Maureen's favorite places to grab a bite, watch the game or kick back and relax.

Bar Louie
Charlie's Ale House
Double Door
Four Farthings
House of Blues

 

Iggy's
Jilly’s
MatchBox
P.J. Clarkes