Manny’s has been the classic Jewish deli in Chicago for 75 years, and it’s still serving great food.

The Candy Land and Wonka Factory of chronic brunch. You'll need some Oompa Loompa's to carry you home.

Reggies is a bar on the Near South Side that has live music and a great rooftop.

Baderbrau is a brewery in the South Loop that brews Czech beer and makes its own sausage.

Lobo Rey is a Mexican restaurant in the South Loop serving decent tacos, but not much else.