FOOD AND NIGHTLIFE NEAR THE TASTE OF CHICAGO
BACKSTAGE BISTRO
Backstage Bistro is a restaurant served by young chefs in training from the culinary program at the Illinois Institute of Art. It has a glass wall allows diners to watch their food be prepared. Reservations are Recommended.
312.777.7800
180 N Wabash
CHICAGO Q
Chicago Q is fantastic upscale BBQ.
1160 N Dearborn Street, Corner of Dearborn and Elm
312.642.1160
www.chicagoqrestaurant.com
THE GAGE
The Gage is a restaurant next to Millennium Park that has a warm feeling with its vintage décor.
24 S Michigan Ave
312.372.4243
www.thegagechicago.com
GARRETT POPCORN
Garrett Popcorn is a legendary Chicago popcorn maker with locations throughout Chicago. It does not serve dinner, but is worth a visit
26 W Randolph, State and Randolph
888.476.7267
www.garrettpopcorn.com
MARC BURGER
This is a great burger spot at the food court inside the iconic Macys in the loop.
111 N State Street
312.781.2955
www.marcburger.com
PLYMOUTH
Plymouth is a restaurant and bar with a great rooftop.
327 S. Plymouth
312.362.1212
www.plymouthgrill.com
ROCKIT BAR AND GRILL
Rockit’s has good food with a great evening atmosphere.
22 W Hubbard, Dearborn and Hubbard
312.645.6000
www.rockitbarandgrill.com
SWEETWATER GRILL
Sweetwater Grill has a good beer selection easy walking distance from Grant Park.
225 N Michigan Ave
312.698.7111
www.sweetwatertavernandgrille.com
OTHER FOOD AND NIGHTLIFE
Here are some of the bigger bar areas around town, each can easily be accessed by the Redline on the El. Each of the areas below has food and nightlife.
Wrigleyville
There are at least 50 bars around Wrigley Field especially a good spot on days of a Cubs game.
Redline access via the Addison stop
N. Wells St. between Division and W. North Ave
Some bars and trendy nightspots.
Redline access via the Clark and Division stop.
Hubbard St. between Wabash and Dearborn
Trendy bars and clubs.
Redline access via the Grand stop
LaSalle St. between Grand and Kinzie
3 large trendy bars LaSalle Power Company, English and Moe's Cantina.
Redline access via the Grand stop
Division St. - between State and Dearborn
Street full of lower key bars open until 4am
Lincoln Park
Lots of bars serving to a college age crowd from DePaul - Fullerton stop
CHICAGO ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
ART INSTITUTE
The Art Institute has an extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. It is the second largest art museum in the United States. Admission is free from 5-9
CHICAGO PRIDE FEST
The Chicago Pride Fest is from 3-10 pm at Halsted St and Waveland Ave. There will be music, costumes, and female impersonators at the festival celebrating gay pride.
GRANT PARK
Grant Park, located on Chicago’s lakefront, is home to many Chicago icons. Millennium Park, the Art Institute, the Taste of Chicago, and the Buckingham Fountain are all within Grant Park. It is a very lively area with lots to do.
GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL
This free music festival begins at 6:30 pm on the lawn of Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion (205 E Randolph St). It is a festival of classical music and you can bring your dinner and blanket and enjoy the scenery. Admission is free.
TASTE OF CHICAGO
The Taste of Chicago is an event where many of Chicago’s best restaurants gather and sell small portions of their best and most unique dishes. Admission is free, but you pay for what you eat.
http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/park_district/Taste_of_Chicago.html
FOOD AND NIGHTLIFE IN EVANSTON
BAR LOUIE
Bar Louie is a hamburger place with a sophisticated vibe.
1520 Sherman
847.733.8300
www.barlouieamerica.com
BAT17
Bat17 is a break, lunch, and dinner pub that gives off a New York City deli vibe.
1709 Benson
847.733.7117
www.bat17evanston.com
BUFFALO JOE’S
Buffalo Joe’s is known in the Chicagoland area for having some of the best chicken wings. It is a small, quick restaurant with great wings and burgers.
821 Clark St
847.328.5525
www.buffalojoesevanston.com
DAVE’S ITALIAN KITCHEN
Dave’s is an Evanston favorite with real, homemade food in an accommodating atmosphere.
1635 Chicago Ave
847.864.6000
www.davesik.com
DAVIS STREET FISH MARKET
Davis Street Fish Market has fresh fish and shellfish flow in everyday from across the country.
501 Davis St
847.869.3474
www.davisstreetfishmarket.com
JOY YEE’S NOODLES
Joy Yee’s has an extensive menu including dishes from across Asia. Their drink menu is also impressively large with many options.
521 Davis St
847.733.1900
www.joyyee.com
KAFEIN
Kafein is a relaxing coffee shop with a fun atmosphere. It is open late.
1621 Chicago Ave
847.491.1621
KEG OF EVANSTON
The Keg is vintage Evanston and a place where many young people go.
810 Grove
847.869.9987
www.evanstonillinois.net/keg
PETE’S COFFEE AND TEA
Pete’s is one of the few coffee chains that still manages to have a local feel. It is popular among the university crowd.
1622 Chicago Ave
847.864.8413
www.peets.com
PETE MILLER’S SEAFOOD AND PRIME STEAK
Pete Miller’s is a upscale steak house. At night, there is live jazz music. Reservations are recommended.
1557 Sherman Ave
847.328.0464
www.petemillers.com
PRAIRIE MOON
Prairie Moon is an American restaurant serving a great selection of small batch beers.
1502 Sherman
847.864.8328
www.prairiemoonrestaurant.com
TOMMY NEVINS
Tommy Nevins has a bit of an Irish pub feel. There is pool and a live band. There is a popular dish called egg mayonnaise.
1450 Sherman Ave
847.869.0450
www.tommynevins.com
