Near Sofitel/Hilton Suites

Giordano's - deep dish pizza

Le Colonial - upscale French-Vietnamese

Near Swissotel

Giordano's

TacoRio - riverside tacos and margs

Cindy's Rooftop - rooftop bar overlooking Millennium Park and the Lake

Near St. Clement/Lincoln Park

Burwood Tap - dive bar with a pool table, touchtunes, and popcorn

Ranalli's - great pizza and an outdoor patio

Summer House Santa Monica - great daytime spot to grab lunch or a drink (or a bottle of rosé)

Gemini - American fare neighborhood restaurant

Other Favorites

The Warbler - American fare in Lincoln Square (Jimmy's favorite carrot cake)

Trivoli Tavern - cozy restaurant in the West Loop

Coda di Volpe - Southern Italian fare in Southport Corridor