Marnie Shure
Former Chicago Senior Writer
Marnie grew up in the Chicago suburbs and went to college in an Illinois cornfield, so ardently defending the Midwest (and its many culinary delights) is something of a personal mission. She loves comedy and forming strong opinions about candy, and would be more than happy to engage you in a polite, respectful debate about either one anytime.
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Beck’s Chicago
Beck’s is a Kansas City sports bar and grill in Lincoln Park that has a great menu of beers, burgers, and bar food.
The Whistler
The Whistler is a bar and music venue in Logan Square with quality cocktails and a cute back patio.
Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen
Himalayan Sherpa Kitchen is a restaurant serving traditional Nepali and Indian dishes in Lincoln Square.
Pick Me Up Café
Pick Me Up Cafe is an all-day cafe in Lakeview that has plenty of vegetarian and vegan options and is open late.
Francois Frankie
Francois Frankie is an all-day French restaurant in the Loop with a rotating carousel bar.
Golden House Restaurant & Pancake House
Golden House is an old-school pancake house in Uptown that's open all day.
Kite String Cantina
Kite String Cantina is a bar in Roscoe Village that serves bubbler cocktails and taquitos.
Simon’s Tavern
Simon’s is a classic Chicago tavern in Andersonville that serves traditional Swedish Glogg.
The Victor Bar
The Victor is an intimate cocktail bar in North Center that makes great Old Fashioneds.
Avli Taverna
Avli Taverna is a restaurant and bar in Lincoln Park serving modern Greek food as well as Greek wines and cocktails.
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Wildberry is a breakfast and lunch chain serving American staples and some decadent French toasts.
The Original Pancake House
A long-standing breakfast spot in the Gold Coast with good pancakes and a great Dutch Baby.