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The Best Chicago Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop bars and restaurants for eating and drinking in Chicago.
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Where To Watch Sports Outside In Chicago
15 bars and restaurants where you can sit outside and watch sports.
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The Secret Patios Of Chicago
We found 15 hidden outdoor spots around Chicago, and we think you should know about them.
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Miru
Miru is a pricey Japanese restaurant located in the St. Regis Hotel in Lakeshore East. It has a spectacular view and great desserts.
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The Best Chicago Rooftops For Eating & Drinking
The best rooftop bars and restaurants for eating and drinking in Chicago.
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RPM Seafood
The RPM team does it again with excellent seafood in a beautiful River North location.
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Offshore Rooftop
Offshore is the largest rooftop bar in Chicago, with great views of the skyline and the lake.
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Utopian Tailgate
Utopian Tailgate is a bar in Old Town with a fun rooftop filled with backyard games.
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Kennedy Rooftop
The Kennedy is the rooftop bar of the Hyatt in Wicker Park, with sweeping views of the skyline.
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Shanghai Terrace
Shanghai Terrace is a fancy Chinese restaurant inside of the Peninsula Hotel on the Mag Mile.
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Kai Sushi
Kai Sushi is a casual sushi spot in the South Loop that works for takeout or a low-key dinner.
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The Secret Patios Of Chicago
We found 15 hidden outdoor spots around Chicago, and we think you should know about them.
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Chief O’Neill’s
Chief O’Neill’s is an Irish pub in Avondale with a great beer garden and a fun brunch buffet.
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Will's Northwoods Inn
Will’s Northwoods Inn is a neighborhood bar in Lakeview with solid bar food, and an allegiance to all things Wisconsin.
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The Salt Shed
The Salt Shed is a venue and event space in Goose Island that (as its name suggests) used to be a salt factory.
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Kimski
Kimski is a Korean spot that's part of Maria’s Community Tavern in Bridgeport, and it’s an excellent spot for a casual meal and drinks.