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The Drake Hotel is one of Chicago.

1. The Drake Hotel

8.8
140 E Walton Pl (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Hotel · Gold Coast · 90 tips and reviews
Topshop is one of Chicago.

2. Topshop

830 N Michigan Ave (at Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Clothing Store · Streeterville · 37 tips and reviews
Portillo's is one of Chicago.

3. Portillo's

9.0
100 W Ontario St (at Clark St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · River North · 666 tips and reviews
Big Star is one of Chicago.

4. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Tacos al pastor, which is spit-roasted pork cooked with pineapple and onion; a crunchy fried fish taco; and best of all, pork belly with tomato guajillo sauce, queso fresco, onion, and cilantro. Read more.

Hotel Millersburg is one of Chicago.

5. Hotel Millersburg

7.7
35 W Jackson St, Millersburg, OH
Hotel · 3 tips and reviews
Slurping Turtle is one of Chicago.

6. Slurping Turtle

116 W Hubbard St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · River North · 191 tips and reviews

@jayelarex@jayelarex: Duck Fat Fried Chicken. Do it.

7. Slurping Turtle

116 W Hubbard St (at N LaSalle St), Chicago, IL
Noodle Restaurant · River North · 191 tips and reviews

Crain's Chicago BusinessCrain's Chicago Business: Yuke tataki is the beef tartare of Japanese dreams: hand-cut prime rib seasoned with ginger, garlic, chili and sesame oils ($10). Read more.

8. Perennial Virant

1800 N Lincoln Ave (at N Clark St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Old Town Triangle · 64 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Focusing on preparing shared plates of American cuisine and “meat and three” Southern dishes surrounded by a trio of sides. Even your grandma doesn’t pickle things as well as this. Read more.

9. Benches On Division

2017 W Division St, Chicago, IL
Design Studio · Ukrainian Village · No tips or reviews

AskMenAskMen: The fully equipped metalsmithing studio is stocked with equipment one usually doesn’t have access to. You can attend a workshop or bring in a piece of reclaimed metal & hammer it into an art piece. Read more.

10. bellyQ

1400 W. Randolph St. (at Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Korean Restaurant · Fulton Market · 96 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The menu varies quite a bit, ranging from hot pots with double-smoked bacon and kimchi to lamb ribs with hoisin-rosemary barbecue sauce and steamed Chinese buns. Time to whip out that bib. Read more.

11. Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters

1279 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL
Fishing Store · Old Town · No tips or reviews
Seward Park is one of Chicago.

12. Seward Park

7.3
375 W Elm St, Chicago, IL
Park · Near North Side · 2 tips and reviews
Yolk is one of Chicago.

13. Yolk

747 N Wells (at W Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · River North · 134 tips and reviews
BadHappy Poutine Shop is one of Chicago.

14. BadHappy Poutine Shop

939 N Orleans St (at W Oak St), Chicago, IL
Diner · Near North Side · 22 tips and reviews
Pilsen Vintage & Thrift is one of Chicago.

15. Pilsen Vintage & Thrift

7.1
1430 W 18th St (btwn Loomis St & Bishop St), Chicago, IL
Vintage and Thrift Store · Pilsen · 3 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

16. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

17. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Sure it's tough to get in, but Stephanie Izard's hamachi crudo with crisp pork belly; pappardelle with goat, pork and veal sugo; and intricate veggie dishes make it worth the wait. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

18. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

MayaMaya: The green beans are ah-maaazing.

Girl & The Goat is one of Chicago.

19. Girl & The Goat

9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews

Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Try the ham frites: Hot skinny fries tossed with rendered pork fat and seasoned with an appealingly salty dehydrated ham powder. The smoked tomato aioli pairs better than the cheddar beer sauce. Read more.

Pippin's Tavern is one of Chicago.

20. Pippin's Tavern

7.0
806 N Rush St (at E Chicago Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Near North Side · 88 tips and reviews