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Paris Club Bistro & Bar is one of Chi-town.

1. Paris Club Bistro & Bar

59 West Hubbard Street (btwn N Clark & N Dearborn St.), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 114 tips and reviews
Hot Doug's is one of Chi-town.

2. Hot Doug's

3324 N California Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Northwest Side · 236 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Order Duck Fat Fries. They are only served on Fridays and Saturdays and people line up for hours to get them.The distinct flavor of the duck fat adds a dimension to the starch of the fresh potatoes. Read more.

Carniceria Guanajuato is one of Chi-town.

3. Carniceria Guanajuato

8.2
1438 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Wicker Park · 30 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The carne asada tacos are finely chopped and as beefy as Fabio, the lomo encebollado (ribeye cooked with onions) savory and sweet from the onions, and the carnitas? The essence of pork heaven. Read more.

Intelligentsia Coffee is one of Chi-town.

4. Intelligentsia Coffee

9.1
53 E Randolph St (btwn Wabash Ave & Garland Ct), Chicago, IL
Coffee Shop · The Loop · 316 tips and reviews
Revolution Brewing is one of Chi-town.

5. Revolution Brewing

9.2
2323 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn N California & W Fullerton Ave), Chicago, IL
Brewery · Logan Square · 391 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Located in trendy Logan Square, Revolution Brewing is one of Chicago’s artisanal brewing companies. Try the Bacon Fat Popcorn at their restaurant, which also has vegan-friendly options. Read more.

Wrigley Field is one of Chi-town.

6. Wrigley Field

9.2
1060 W Addison St (btwn Sheffield Ave & Clark St), Chicago, IL
Baseball Stadium · Wrigleyville · 573 tips and reviews
Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe is one of Chi-town.

7. Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe

8.6
6501 W 79th St (at Narragansett Ave), Burbank, IL
Southern Food Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: Guy Fieri, host of Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, indulged in Southern barbecue at a joint that tempts locals with cajun meatloaf and chicken fried chicken. Read more.

Checkers is one of Chi-town.

8. Checkers

5.4
5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL
Fast Food Restaurant · Washington Park · 14 tips and reviews
Kirkwood Bar & Grill is one of Chi-town.

9. Kirkwood Bar & Grill

8.0
2934 N Sheffield Ave (at W Oakdale Ave), Chicago, IL
Sports Bar · Lakeview · 59 tips and reviews
Public House is one of Chi-town.

10. Public House

400 North State Street (at Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 167 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Tap your own beer or spirit at the table or sip a cocktail meant to resemble a beer (such as the Port of Call, a Jameson-port-Rum-Patron concoction with a whipped cream head that’s a play on Guinness) Read more.

Kingston Mines is one of Chi-town.

11. Kingston Mines

9.1
2548 N Halsted St (at Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Lincoln Park · 111 tips and reviews

Explore ChicagoExplore Chicago: Its late hours, regular acoustic blues sets, all-night kitchen, and vibrant neighborhood full of shops, restaurants, and other entertainment recommend this club as a top blues destination. Read more.

Howl at the Moon is one of Chi-town.

12. Howl at the Moon

7.2
26 W Hubbard St (at State St), Chicago, IL
Piano Bar · Near North Side · 108 tips and reviews

Adam M.Adam Miller: Dueling pianos! Drinks that come in buckets! What more could you ask for???

The Mid is one of Chi-town.

13. The Mid

306 N Halsted St (at W Fulton St), Chicago, IL
Music Venue · Fulton Market · 97 tips and reviews
The Bedford is one of Chi-town.

14. The Bedford

1612 W Division St (at N Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Wicker Park · 81 tips and reviews
Studio Paris Nightclub is one of Chi-town.

15. Studio Paris Nightclub

59 W Hubbard Street (btwn. Clark & Dearborn), Chicago, IL
Night Club · Near North Side · 34 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: 2,500-square-foot rooftop bar with a retractable roof, in case of rain. Reservations-only via Paris Club at 312-595-0800. Bottle service late on weekends; a table minimum at other times.

Five Star Bar is one of Chi-town.

16. Five Star Bar

8.2
1424 W Chicago Ave (at Bishop St.), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · Noble Square · 57 tips and reviews