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Chicago bucket list

Chicago bucket list

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Created by Leandra • Updated On: May 20, 2013
The Purple Pig is one of Chicago bucket list.

1. The Purple Pig

500 N Michigan Ave (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · Streeterville · 633 tips and reviews
The Publican is one of Chicago bucket list.

2. The Publican

8.9
837 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Fulton Market · 358 tips and reviews
The Violet Hour is one of Chicago bucket list.

3. The Violet Hour

9.0
1520 N Damen Ave (at Pierce Ave), Chicago, IL
Speakeasy · Wicker Park · 256 tips and reviews

Chicago magazineChicago magazine: Must-try cocktail: Hush & Wonder. The classic daiquiri, all dressed up and perfumed with violet liqueur.

Castaways Bar & Grill is one of Chicago bucket list.

4. Castaways Bar & Grill

6.6
1603 N Lake Shore Dr (at W LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Bar · Lincoln Park · 39 tips and reviews
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise is one of Chicago bucket list.

5. Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise

9.4
112 E Wacker Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Tour Provider · The Loop · 105 tips and reviews
Goose Island Brewpub is one of Chicago bucket list.

6. Goose Island Brewpub

1800 N Clybourn Ave (at Willow St), Chicago, IL
Brewery · North Side · 175 tips and reviews
Kayak Chicago is one of Chicago bucket list.

7. Kayak Chicago

1501 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL
Harbor or Marina · 7 tips and reviews
Willis Tower is one of Chicago bucket list.

8. Willis Tower

8.6
233 S Wacker Dr (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Structure · The Loop · 308 tips and reviews
The Wiener's Circle is one of Chicago bucket list.

9. The Wiener's Circle

7.9
2622 N Clark St (btwn Drummond Pl & Wrightwood Ave), Chicago, IL
Hot Dog Joint · Park West · 130 tips and reviews
Delilah's is one of Chicago bucket list.

10. Delilah's

8.9
2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 107 tips and reviews
The Second City is one of Chicago bucket list.

11. The Second City

9.3
1616 N Wells St (btwn Concord Ln & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Comedy Club · Old Town Triangle · 150 tips and reviews
Shaw's Crab House is one of Chicago bucket list.

12. Shaw's Crab House

9.3
21 E Hubbard St (at N Wabash Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Near North Side · 221 tips and reviews
Piece Brewery and Pizzeria is one of Chicago bucket list.

13. Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

9.2
1927 W North Ave (btwn Elk Grove Ave & Damen Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzeria · Wicker Park · 350 tips and reviews
Quartino is one of Chicago bucket list.

14. Quartino

8.7
626 N State St (at W Ontario St), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Near North Side · 345 tips and reviews
Lincoln Park is one of Chicago bucket list.

15. Lincoln Park

9.3
N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Park · Lincoln Park · 43 tips and reviews
Kuma's Corner is one of Chicago bucket list.

16. Kuma's Corner

8.8
2900 W Belmont Ave (at Francisco Ave), Chicago, IL
Burger Joint · Northwest Side · 417 tips and reviews

EaterEater: If you can stand your big, fat gourmet burger with headbanging pulsating metal music, go get in line now. There aren't many better burgers in Chicago. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Avec is one of Chicago bucket list.

17. Avec

9.2
615 W Randolph St (at N Jefferson St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Loop · 213 tips and reviews
M. Henry is one of Chicago bucket list.

18. M. Henry

8.7
5707 N Clark St (at W Hollywood Ave), Chicago, IL
Breakfast Spot · Edgewater · 138 tips and reviews
Chicago Q is one of Chicago bucket list.

19. Chicago Q

8.8
1160 N Dearborn St (at W Division St.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews

Bullfrog & BaumBullfrog & Baum: Pulled pork, mac n' cheese, and killer bloody mary's are go-to's at this upscale BBQ joint. Can't decide on your smoked meat? Go for the BBQ Flight.

Garrett Popcorn Shops is one of Chicago bucket list.

20. Garrett Popcorn Shops

8.1
26 W Randolph St (North State Street), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · The Loop · 55 tips and reviews
Pleasant House Bakery is one of Chicago bucket list.

21. Pleasant House Bakery

964 W 31st St, Chicago, IL
Bakery · Bridgeport · 61 tips and reviews
Fish Bar is one of Chicago bucket list.

22. Fish Bar

8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Seafood Restaurant · Lakeview · 103 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Hop onto a bar stool at this DMK Burger Bar sibling for grilled, fried and sandwiched seafood, most of it less than $10.

The Fudge Pot is one of Chicago bucket list.

23. The Fudge Pot

7.5
1532 N Wells St, Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Old Town · 16 tips and reviews

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Chocoholics have been coming to this Old Town shop since 1963 to get their hands on marshmallows, strawberries, toffee and cookies dipped in the good stuff. Read more.