48 Hours in Chicago by Lonely Planet

Author:Lonely Planet [Planet, Lonely]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Published: 2010-09-29T16:00:00+00:00

EAT & DRINK

Billy Goat Tavern

Chips, “cheezeborgers” and cheap beer go down in this dive. 312-222-1525; www.billygoattavern.com; lower level, 430 N Michigan Ave; burgers $3-6; 6am-2am Mon-Fri, 10am-2am Sat & Sun

The Gage

It’s a rarity downtown: a happenin’ gastropub serving good food and beer. 312-372-4243; www.thegagechicago.com; 24 S Michigan Ave; mains $16-32; 11am-11pm, 11am-midnight Fri

Handlebar

Local cyclists congregate around the eclectic, vegetarian-friendly menu (ie African groundnut stew) and summertime patio. 773-384-9546; www.handlebarchicago.com; 2311 W North Ave; mains $9-14; 11am-11pm Sun-Thu, 11am-midnight Fri & Sat

Intelligentsia Coffee

The local chain roasts its own beans and brews strong stuff. 312-920-9332; www.intelligentsiacoffee.com; 53 E Randolph St; 6am-8pm Mon-Thu, 6am-9pm Fri, 7am-9pm Sat, 7am-7pm Sun

Old Towne Ale House

This neighborhood watering hole has slaked Second City’s thirst for decades. 312-944-7020; www.oldtownalehouse.net; 219 W North Ave; 8am-4am Mon-Fri, 8am-5am Sat, noon-4am Sun

Pizano’s Pizza

Heft a slice of tangy-tomato deep-dish pie; the thin crust wins raves, too. 312-751-1766; www.pizanoschicago.com; 864 N State St; small pizzas $12-17; 11am-11pm Sun-Thu, 11am-2am Fri & Sat

Podhalanka

Devour potato pancakes, pierogies and other Polish fare on red vinyl seats as the Pope stares from the wall. 773-486-6655; 1549 W Division St; mains $4-10; 9am-8pm Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm Sun

Xoco

Churros for breakfast, tortas (sandwiches) for lunch, caldos (soups) for dinner, compliments of celebrity chef Rick Bayless. 312-334-3688; www.rickbayless.com; 449 N Clark St; mains $8-12.50; 7am-9pm Tue-Thu, 7am-10pm Fri, 8am-10pm Sat

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