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Chicago, Illinois - Chicago is a city of stunning contrasts. It combines the highbrow with popular mass culture, an industrious spirit with the neat ability to party harder and chic, state of the art with the extremely austere. The city has always been in the spotlight of political action and has time and again basked in its moment of historical glory. Chicago’s fame is not just restricted to its personalities and political offices- it scores on the cultural and natural front as well with its expansive patches of beaches, packed nightclubs, outdoor summer fests, cluster of glistening downtown high rises over Lake Michigan and a bevy of small, undiscovered restaurants in the backdrop of dimly lit alleys. The El trains, the highways, the avant-garde concepts, the throbbing harbor, the ‘grab every opportunity till you gasp’ attitude-few cities summarize the spirit of America as well as Chicago does.

Having visited the harbor city several times, I’ve had the chance to review quite a few restaurants and a hotel. W Chicago City Center had great interiors but the overall experience was nothing above average. Read my review of Japonais- a hip and trendy Japanese restaurant that served uninspiring sushi and Vivo Italian Restaurant, which wasn’t wow but served decent comfort food.

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Peninsula Hotel - Chicago, Illinois

Luxurious, Grand and Reliable

Peninsula Hotel – Chicago, IL: Located in the heart of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, the five-star, Peninsula Hotel Chicago carries with it the reputation of the Peninsula name and as such, very high expectations. With that in mind,...

Near North Side

InterContinental Hotel @ Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Airport - Chicago, IL

The best O'Hare Airport hotel!

InterContinental Hotel @ Chicago O’Hare (ORD) Airport: Located just outside the Windy City, the Intercontinental Hotel O’Hare is a slice of luxury nestled within the suburbs. Touted as the best hotel in the area, it outclasses all other O’Hare hotels by a mile....

O'Hare

W Hotel Chicago City Center - Chicago, Illinois

Great Interiors, Average Experience

W Hotel City Center – Chicago, Illinois: W Hotel City Center is located right in the middle of famed Chicago Loop—the city’s financial, commercial, cultural and entertainment district. It is close to the Chicago Art Institute, th...

The Loop

 
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Sushi Wabi - Chicago, IL

Amazing Sushi! A must when in Chicago!

Sushi Wabi – Chicago, Illinois: It’s not easy to find truly good sushi at reasonable prices especially in Chicago but Sushi Wabi offers just that. Because it was located in the happening West Loop area, I thought Sushi Wabi was ju...

Japanese
Sushi

Near West Side, West Loop

Ralph Lauren Restaurant – Chicago, IL

A must visit restaurant for its exclusive private club atmosphere and superb food

The Ralph Lauren Restaurant on Michigan Avenue, Chicago is located next to the Ralph Lauren flagship store. This Chicago restaurant attracts a posh crowd and is a perfect place to go for a long lunch after a day of power-shopping. Reservations are a must here....

American (New)

Near North Side

Roof Bar at The Wit Hotel – Chicago, IL

Cool, Trendy, Happening Spot

Roof Bar at The Wit Hotel – Chicago, IL: Touted as one of the best rooftop bars in the world, the 7,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor space on the 27th floor of the Wit Hotel offers an exhilarating view of the Chicago skyline and other surrounding city views, which you can furth...

American (New)
Lounge

The Loop

RPM Italian Restaurant - Chicago, IL

Trendy, Upscale Italian Dining Hotspot

RPM Italian – Chicago, IL: Considered as a dining hotspot, this trendy and upscale restaurant partly owned by celebrity couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic promises a menu that is truly Italian but modern in style. ...

Italian

Near North Side

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Japonais - Chicago, Illinois

Hip and Trendy but Not Impressed with the Sushi

Japonais Restaurant and Lounge – Chicago, Illinois: Sushi is quite the “in” thing right now among the young and the hip, and consequently, fashionable Japanese fusion restaurants and contemporary sushi bars have been sprouting all over the country. As can be expected, a lot of the...

Japanese
Sushi

Near North Side

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Vivo Italian Restaurant - Chicago, Illinois

Not Wow, but a Safe Bet

Vivo Italian Restaurant – Chicago, Illinois: A rustic Italian trattoria with a stylish ambiance, the Vivo Italian Restaurant at Randolph Street in Chicago is a cross between upscale and casual dining, ideal for a first date or ...

Italian

Near West Side, West Loop

Rosebud on Rush Italian Restaurant - Chicago, IL

Good Food, Mediocre Service, Pleasant Experience

Rosebud on Rush Italian Restaurant - Chicago, IL: Rosebud on Rush Italian Restaurant is located on Rush Street in Chicago, hence the name, and is a popular lunch spot for shoppers in nearby Michigan Avenue. It has a cozy and inviting amb...

Italian

Near North Side

Tempo Cafe - Chicago, IL

A café famous for its three-egg omelets

Tempo Café in Chicago is best known for its three-egg omelets. This local hot spot serves breakfast, lunch and dinner round the clock. Omelets, the cafés signature dish, are served in silver skillets on wooden trivets. ...

Breakfast/Brunch

Near North Side

Pump Room - Chicago, IL

Still Iconic but Food Needs an Upgrade

Pump Room – Chicago, IL: As far as pop culture goes, the remodeled Pump Room within the Public Chicago Hotel (formerly The Ambassador East) will always be reminiscent of the iconic restaurant of the late 1930’s which many famous all-time greats used to dine in and had...

International

Near North Side

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Niu Japanese Fusion (Sushi) Lounge and Restaurant - Chicago, Illinois

Only Good Thing is its Location to AMC Theaters

Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge – Chicago, Illinois: We decided to try out the Niu Japanese Fusion Lounge for a quick lunch before catching a movie at the AMC Movie Theater which was located at the same building and was right next door. A contempor...

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Sushi

Near North Side