Chicago 2012
Skylark is one of Chicago 2012.

1. Skylark

8.4
2149 S Halsted St (at Cermak Rd), Chicago, IL
Antro · East Pilsen · 63 tips y reseñas
Hopleaf Bar is one of Chicago 2012.

2. Hopleaf Bar

9.2
5148 N Clark St (at W Foster Ave), Chicago, IL
Bar de cerveza · Andersonville · 333 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Always a bit more crowded than I'd wish, but with reason. Incredible beer selection and tasty food like mussels w/frites. Never had a bad beer there, out of dozens I've tried.

Garfield Park Conservatory is one of Chicago 2012.

3. Garfield Park Conservatory

9.5
300 N Central Park Ave (at Lake St), Chicago, IL
Jardín · East Garfield Park · 74 tips y reseñas
Rainbo Club is one of Chicago 2012.

4. Rainbo Club

7.7
1150 N Damen Ave (at W Division St), Chicago, IL
Antro · Ukrainian Village · 54 tips y reseñas
Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Chicago 2012.

5. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.7
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Lugar de jazz y blues · Uptown · 133 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This jazz institution is legendary for three things: it was once a Capone hangout, it’s haunted, and the no-nonsense staff will shush you and the friends who dragged you in during jazz sets.

Gino's East is one of Chicago 2012.

6. Gino's East

8.1
162 E Superior St (btwn Fairbanks Ct & Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Pizzería · Streeterville · 272 tips y reseñas
Margie's Candies is one of Chicago 2012.

7. Margie's Candies

8.6
1813 W Montrose Ave (at N Ravenswood Ave), Chicago, IL
Confitería · North Center · 52 tips y reseñas
Xoco is one of Chicago 2012.

8. Xoco

8.4
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · Near North Side · 360 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Breakfast at Rick Bayless’s most casual spot yet is quiet perfection: a cup of masterfully concocted hot chocolate, a flaky egg empanada, one hell of a sugar-and-cocoa-coated churro.

Kathy Osterman (Hollywood) Beach is one of Chicago 2012.

9. Kathy Osterman (Hollywood) Beach

9.0
5800 N Lake Shore Dr (at Hollywood Ave), Chicago, IL
Playa · Edgewater Beach · 47 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: While the amenities aren’t posh, beachgoers appreciate the convenience of restrooms with showers and beach chow like hot dogs, burgers, chips and lemonade.

Delilah's is one of Chicago 2012.

10. Delilah's

8.8
2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 106 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Great, eclectic DJ lineup, better whiskey selection.

Big Star is one of Chicago 2012.

11. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de tacos · Wicker Park · 571 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The patio. The scene. The tacos. The micheladas. Mix and repeat.

California Clipper is one of Chicago 2012.

12. California Clipper

1002 N California Ave (at Augusta Blvd.), Chicago, IL
Bar · Humboldt Park · 48 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The Clipper is a photo booth away from exhibiting the same shabby hipster cool as Goldstar. Slide into one of the gorgeous old booths on a Friday or Saturday for no-cover live rockabilly groups.

Hyde Park Art Center is one of Chicago 2012.

13. Hyde Park Art Center

8.4
5020 S Cornell Ave (at 51st Street), Chicago, IL
Galería de arte · East Hyde Park · 9 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This community arts center offers an array of arts classes like photography, painting, ceramics and drawing.

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago is one of Chicago 2012.

14. Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

8.7
220 E Chicago Ave (at Mies van der Rohe Way), Chicago, IL
Museo de arte · Streeterville · 154 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: With musicians and dancers performing in the galleries, artists getting bigger shows, and young curators infusing fresh programming ideas, the MCA is doing the most to attract a new audience: you.

Green City Market is one of Chicago 2012.

15. Green City Market

9.3
1790 N Clark St (btwn Dickens Ave & LaSalle Dr), Chicago, IL
Mercado de productos de granja · Lincoln Park · 57 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Fruits, veggies and more, oh my! A summer (and year-round) farmers' market staple in the city. Arrive early and bring an appetite for some of the unique market finds.

Maiz is one of Chicago 2012.

16. Maiz

1041 N California Ave (at Cortez), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · Humboldt Park · 11 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The banana leaf–steamed tamale is delicious, incredibly smooth masa hiding tender shredded chicken kicked up with green chilies, and the empanadas are among the flakiest in town. Leer más.

Three Aces is one of Chicago 2012.

17. Three Aces

1321 W Taylor St (btwn Throop St & Loomis St), Chicago, IL
Bar · University Village - Little Italy · 96 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The tongue is poached with spices, and it picks up all those flavors and brings it to the potato hash, which is topped with bone-marrow hollandaise, fried and pickled shallots, and a fried egg. Leer más.

Mariano's is one of Chicago 2012.

18. Mariano's

8.4
3350 N Western Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Tienda de comestibles · Roscoe Village · 96 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Mariano's is like Dominick’s, with all the same common groceries, wide aisles, impressive bread bakery and a cheese counter (though not a lot of artisan cheese). BUT this place has a piano player! Leer más.

Andy's Jazz Club is one of Chicago 2012.

19. Andy's Jazz Club

8.6
11 E Hubbard St (State and Hubbard), Chicago, IL
Lugar de jazz y blues · Near North Side · 90 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: It’s a comfortable, intimate space; on top of the music, this River North restaurant boasts a respectable menu that tempts jazzheads to make an evening of it. Leer más.

Jazz Showcase is one of Chicago 2012.

20. Jazz Showcase

8.7
806 S Plymouth Ct (at W Polk St.), Chicago, IL
Lugar de jazz y blues · Dearborn Park · 31 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Since moving to swank new digs in 2008, the Showcase has easily reestablished its reputation for bringing in top-shelf talent like David Holland and Mose Allison. Leer más.

Katerina's is one of Chicago 2012.

21. Katerina's

1920 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL
Salón · North Center · 11 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Den mother Katerina supports local jazz and world music like few others. Inside her cozy venue, you can catch Gypsy violinist Alfonso Ponticelli, jazz chanteuse Grazyna Auguscik and local jam bands. Leer más.

Bite Café is one of Chicago 2012.

22. Bite Café

1039 N Western Ave (at W Cortez St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Ukrainian Village · 100 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The devious minds behind this brunch spot think they can throw perfect poached eggs on top of crispy poutine and call it breakfast? They could call it dessert and I’d still eat it any time of the day. Leer más.

Frontera Grill is one of Chicago 2012.

23. Frontera Grill

8.8
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · River North · 257 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Putting the Bayless empire against taquerias is a David and Goliath move, but you’ll side with the big guy once you taste the soft housemade tortillas, farm eggs and beautiful blistered tomato sauce. Leer más.

Salpicón is one of Chicago 2012.

24. Salpicón

1252 N Wells St (at Goethe St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · Old Town · 34 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: One bite of this candy-red sauce and I’m almost convinced it’s prime tomato season. Another bite of perfect black beans, tender tortillas and over-easy eggs and I know it’s just prime ¡Salpicon! Leer más.

Mixteco Grill is one of Chicago 2012.

25. Mixteco Grill

1601 W Montrose Ave (at Ashland Ave), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · South East Ravenswood · 36 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The brightness of the tomato sauce, the garnish of queso fresco and the pliable pan-fried tortillas set this take apart from the pack. Leer más.

Uncommon Ground is one of Chicago 2012.

26. Uncommon Ground

7.4
3800 N Clark St, Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Lakeview · 128 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Here, black-bean cakes covered in melted Chihuahua cheese serve as the base of the dish for a memorable twist on the same ol’, same ol’ Leer más.

Nana is one of Chicago 2012.

27. Nana

3267 S Halsted St (W 33rd St), Chicago, IL
Café · Bridgeport · 82 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Deep-fried tortillas make poufy, crunchy pillows for any-style eggs, refried pinto beans and sauce with a kick (on my visit, smoky chipotle ranchero). Add pulled pork, chorizo or soyrizo for $2. Leer más.

Fish Bar is one of Chicago 2012.

28. Fish Bar

8.6
2956 N Sheffield Ave (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Marisquería · Lakeview · 103 tips y reseñas

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.

Glenn's Diner & Seafood House is one of Chicago 2012.

29. Glenn's Diner & Seafood House

1820 W Montrose Ave (at Wolcott Ave.), Chicago, IL
Marisquería · Ravenswood · 113 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Tuesday through Friday, the catch of the day (with potato, veggies, soup and salad) is $17. Now good luck getting a table.

BIG & little's Restaurant is one of Chicago 2012.

30. BIG & little's Restaurant

8.2
860 N Orleans St (btwn W Chestnut St & W Locust St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de comida rápida · Near North Side · 140 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Fish and chips, po' boys, fish tacos, and um, foie gras ries, all churned out of an inconspicuous shack just west of the Brown Line.

Calumet Fisheries is one of Chicago 2012.

31. Calumet Fisheries

8.5
3259 E 95th St (at Calumet River), Chicago, IL
Puesto de pescado · 56 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This South Side spot is famous for smoked fish, but it fries the stuff for cheap, too.

Horner Park is one of Chicago 2012.

32. Horner Park

8.8
2741 W Montrose Ave (at N California Ave), Chicago, IL
Parque · Horner Park · 32 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This Chicago Park District facility offers baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, gyms and a playground. Leer más.

Oz Park is one of Chicago 2012.

33. Oz Park

8.9
2021 N Burling St (btwn Webster Ave & Dickens Ave), Chicago, IL
Parque · Lincoln Park · 29 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: http://timeoutchicago.com/things-to-do/this-week-in-chicago/32218/oz-park

Garfield Park is one of Chicago 2012.

34. Garfield Park

7.1
(btwn Lake St & Congress Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Parque · 5 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: One of Chicago's more prominent parks, Garfield Park offers facilities for baseball, boxing, basketball, tennis and swimming and also has a playground, fitness center, and paths for jogging. Leer más.

Lincoln Park is one of Chicago 2012.

35. Lincoln Park

9.3
N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Glenlake Ave & Grand Ave), Chicago, IL
Parque · Lincoln Park · 43 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The park stretches along the lakeshore and contains the Lincoln Park Zoo, the Lincoln Park Conservatory and the Lincoln Park Cultural Center.

Marquette (Jacques) Park is one of Chicago 2012.

36. Marquette (Jacques) Park

6.7
6743 S Kedzie Ave (at Marquette Rd.), Chicago, IL
Parque · Marquette Park · 10 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This park offers auditoriums, baseball fields, a golf course, gymnasium, outdoor basketball courts, paths for running, jogging or biking, a spray pool and tennis courts. Leer más.

Grant Park is one of Chicago 2012.

37. Grant Park

9.5
337 E Randolph Dr (at Michigan Ave), Chicago, IL
Parque · Grant Park · 131 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The beautiful Grant Park Rose Garden is a popular location for weddings and also a peaceful place to enjoy the park's scenery.

Jackson Park is one of Chicago 2012.

38. Jackson Park

7.9
6401 S Stony Island Ave (btwn 56th St & 67th St), Chicago, IL
Parque · 19 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: Designed by famous landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, Jackson Park became the chosen site for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893. Leer más.

Portage Park is one of Chicago 2012.

39. Portage Park

8.2
4100 N Long Ave (btwn Berteau Ave & Irving Park Rd), Chicago, IL
Parque · Portage Park · 18 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: This Chicago Park District facility offers a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a swimming pool, water playground and paths for walking, jogging or biking. Leer más.

Original Soul Vegetarian is one of Chicago 2012.

40. Original Soul Vegetarian

8.4
205 E 75th St (S Indiana Ave), Chicago, IL
Restaurante vegano y vegetariano · Chatham · 42 tips y reseñas

Time Out ChicagoTime Out Chicago: The “BBQ Twist” sandwich is as close to real barbecue pulled pork as it can get. Enjoy the Sunday dinner: salad with house dressing, fake-chicken potpie, collard greens, corn and potatoes. Leer más.

Wishbone Restaurant is one of Chicago 2012.

41. Wishbone Restaurant

8.7
161 N Jefferson St (at Randolph), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de comida sureña · Near West Side · 98 tips y reseñas
Al Teatro Ristorante is one of Chicago 2012.

42. Al Teatro Ristorante

1227 W 18th St (at Allport), Chicago, IL
Restaurante italiano · Pilsen · 12 tips y reseñas
Eleven City Diner is one of Chicago 2012.

43. Eleven City Diner

8.9
1112 S Wabash Ave (btwn 11th St & Roosevelt Rd), Chicago, IL
Cafetería · South Loop · 298 tips y reseñas
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse is one of Chicago 2012.

44. Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse

8.3
33 W Kinzie St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Near North Side · 108 tips y reseñas
Mercadito is one of Chicago 2012.

45. Mercadito

8.0
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · River North · 250 tips y reseñas
Silvie's Lounge is one of Chicago 2012.

46. Silvie's Lounge

5.2
1902 W Irving Park Rd (at Wolcott), Chicago, IL
Lugar de música · North Center · 15 tips y reseñas
The Irish Oak is one of Chicago 2012.

47. The Irish Oak

6.8
3511 N Clark St (btwn Addison St & Newport Ave), Chicago, IL
Pub · Wrigleyville · 32 tips y reseñas
TransferMKE is one of Chicago 2012.

48. TransferMKE

9.2
101 W Mitchell St (at 1st St.), Milwaukee, WI
Pizzería · Clock Tower Acres · 115 tips y reseñas
Old German Beer Hall is one of Chicago 2012.

49. Old German Beer Hall

7.9
1009 N Old World 3rd St (State Street), Milwaukee, WI
Restaurante alemán · Kilbourn Town · 97 tips y reseñas
Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio is one of Chicago 2012.

50. Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio

9.3
951 Chicago Ave (at Forest Ave), Oak Park, IL
Sitio histórico y protegido · 54 tips y reseñas
Ernest Hemingway Museum is one of Chicago 2012.

51. Ernest Hemingway Museum

200 N Oak Park Ave (at Ontario St), Oak Park, IL
Museo · 8 tips y reseñas
Hostelling International Chicago is one of Chicago 2012.

52. Hostelling International Chicago

8.4
24 E Congress Pkwy (at Wabash Ave.), Chicago, IL
Albergue juvenil · The Loop · 58 tips y reseñas
Water Tower Place is one of Chicago 2012.

53. Water Tower Place

8.2
835 N Michigan Ave (E Pearson St), Chicago, IL
Centro comercial · Streeterville · 158 tips y reseñas
La Cocina Mexican Grill is one of Chicago 2012.

54. La Cocina Mexican Grill

7.5
45 N Wells St (Btw Madison & Washington), Chicago, IL
Restaurante mexicano · The Loop · 21 tips y reseñas
Sable Kitchen & Bar is one of Chicago 2012.

55. Sable Kitchen & Bar

505 N State St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Restaurante de nueva cocina americana · Near North Side · 198 tips y reseñas
Dat Donut is one of Chicago 2012.

56. Dat Donut

8.5
8249 S Cottage Grove Ave (at E. 83rd St.), Chicago, IL
Tienda de donuts · East Chatham · 47 tips y reseñas
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is one of Chicago 2012.

57. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

8.4
800 S Halsted St (at UIC), Chicago, IL
Museo histórico · University Village - Little Italy · 20 tips y reseñas