Chicago for @dens

1. Chicago French Market

8.5

131 N Clinton St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL

Market · West Loop · 152 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: If by 'Chicago' you mean 'French'

2. Avec

9.3

615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL

New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Higher-End Lunch Spot

3. Au Cheval

9.1

800 W Randolph St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL

Burger Joint · Fulton Market · 483 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Best Chicago Gourmet Burger

CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar is one of Chicago for @dens.

4. CH Distillery & Cocktail Bar

8.1

564 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Cocktail Bar · West Loop · 37 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Vodka, close to your CHI Office

Gene & Georgetti is one of Chicago for @dens.

5. Gene & Georgetti

8.8

500 N Franklin St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL

Steakhouse · River North · 65 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Most old-school Chicago Steakhouse

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is one of Chicago for @dens.

6. Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

8.7

439 N Wells St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL

Pizzeria · River North · 332 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: If you have not had proper Chicago Pizza, start here.

Pizano's Pizza & Pasta is one of Chicago for @dens.

7. Pizano's Pizza & Pasta

7.8

61 E Madison St (btwn S Wabash Ave. & N Garland Ct.), Chicago, IL

Pizzeria · The Loop · 181 tips and reviews

Chicago Athletic Association is one of Chicago for @dens.

8. Chicago Athletic Association

9.3

12 S Michigan Ave (at E Madison St), Chicago, IL

Hotel · The Loop · 58 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Commanding Rooftop View of Millenium Park & Lake

9. Soho House

9.4

113-125 N Green St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL

Hotel · West Town · 39 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Civilized breakfast, near your office

Little Goat Diner is one of Chicago for @dens.

10. Little Goat Diner

820 W Randolph St (at Green St), Chicago, IL

Diner · Fulton Market · 472 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Solid breakfast, close to your office.

11. Lone Wolf

8.6

806 W Randolph St (btwn Halsted St & Green St), Chicago, IL

Bar · Fulton Market · 72 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: A favorite bar of mine (very Chicago); good for groups.

12. Travelle

8.5

330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Lounge · Near North Side · 37 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: 2nd floor bar has low-key Euro feel

13. Lula Cafe

9.3

2537 N Kedzie Blvd (btwn Linden & Logan Sq.), Chicago, IL

Café · Logan Square · 257 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Logan Square is an up-and-coming 'hood, if feeling adventurous.

Wrigley Field is one of Chicago for @dens.

14. Wrigley Field

9.2

1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL

Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: No Chicago list should leave out The Shrine.

15. Alinea

9.1

1723 N Halsted St (btwn W North Ave & W Willow St), Chicago, IL

Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 143 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: No. 15 on the most recent World's 50 Best List

Dove's Luncheonette is one of Chicago for @dens.

16. Dove's Luncheonette

9.2

1545 N Damen Ave (btwn Milwaukee Ave & Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL

Diner · Wicker Park · 95 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Wicker Park (the neighborhood) has a unique Chicago Feel.

Piccolo Sogno is one of Chicago for @dens.

17. Piccolo Sogno

9.1

464 N Halsted St (at Grand Ave), Chicago, IL

Italian Restaurant · Fulton River District · 111 tips and reviews

Chris Phenner: Best outdoor seating in Chicago (my view)