our kind of town


"Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world."
-Frank Lloyd Wright

Born and raised a short way from Chicago, we have taken up residence right in the heart of the greatest city in the world. Below are links to some of our favorite places in the city.

Restaurants:
NEW - See reviews of some of these restaurants on our new site: Jason's Chicago Eats

American
Boston Blackie's
Flo
Hackney's
Hilary's Urban Eatery
Jane's
Phil & Lou's
Think Cafe
Twin Anchors

Asian:
Ben Pao
Big Bowl
Green Ginger
Opera

Bar/Lounge:
Castaway's
Iggy's
Mac's
Northside Cafe
Salud Tequila Lounge
The Tasting Room
Twisted Spoke
Whiskey Blue

Cajun:
Heaven on Seven
Local Shack
Wishbone

Fast Food:
Byron's Hot Dogs
Fontano's Subs
Johnnie's Beef
Manny's Deli
Superdawg
Tasty Dog

French:
Bistro 110
Bistro Campagne
Bistro Zinc
Bistrot Margot
La Sardine

Gourmet:
Blackbird
Everest
Meritage
Spring
Tru

Italian:
A Tavola
Bella Notte
Mia Francesca
Orso's
Tutto Orsi

Latin/Mexican:
Adobo Grill
Cafe 28
Cafe Iberico
Cafe LaGuardia
Fonda del Mar - New
Frontera Grill/Topolobampo
Rique's
Rumba

Miscellaneous
Chicago Chocolate Company

Pizza
Lou Malnati's
Primo's Chicago Pizza & Pasta

Seafood
McCormick & Schmick's
Roy's

Steak
Chicago Chop House
Gibson's
Keefer's
Lawry's The Prime Rib

Recreation:

The Chopping Block (Cooking Classes)
Discovery Center (Learning Center)
Diversey River Bowl
Latin Dance Academy
Metropolitan Club of Chicago (Fitness Club)

Shopping:

Treasure Island
Stanley's Fruits & Vegetables

On the Web:

Chicago Tribune
Kegz.net
Metromix