Chicago Survival Guide 2021




This year’s school season is still difficult,

Newcomers, how are you getting used to?



Chicago is the largest and most prosperous city in Central,

It is a stop on the map that must leave footprints.

You know the famousWhich is the best deep dish pizza?

What is the soybean that everyone must take photos with?

Where else can I go after eating Chinese food?



If you don’t know anything about the above issues

Hurry up and close thisNewcomers guide


Come and explore this charming city!

⚠️: Don’t forget to protect yourself while eating and drinking!


Chicago Sightseeing Tour

When the epidemic is over, you must check in one by one!


Millenium Park


Millennium Park is the first stop for all tourists and Chicago newcomers to check in, a famous landmarkCloud Gate(Soybeans) and echoes the Chicago skylineBuckingham FountainAll around here.



Surrounded by modern buildings, Millennium Park seems to beChicago's version of Central Park, Local residents take their children to play or jog around here; tourists are constantly taking pictures with their cameras.Various concerts and concerts are held in the park in summer;McCormick Tribune Ice RinkIt is the most unique scenery. You who came to Chicago for the first time, don't you hurry up and have a look?


Address | 201 E Randolph St, Chicago



Museum Campus


A small area by the lake, can really hide so many interesting places?Adler Planetarium, the first planetarium in the United States; Shedd Aquarium; Natural History Museum; Soldier Field, home of the NFL Chicago Bears football team; and Lakeside Center at McCormick Place.



I went to the aquarium when I came to Chicago for the first time. After coming out, I walked down the platform and walked to it.Adler PlanetariumIn front of the door, looking around is the most beautiful skyline view of Chicago in the sunset.



Museum CampusnearbyHas a unique geographical location, likeHuxin IslandIt stretches out into the lake, and is surrounded by quiet lake water, as if to merge with the sky and lake water. In the summer evening, everyone walks along the lake, rides a bicycle or sees Chicago's most beautiful lake shore.


More information about the museum can be clicked hereChicago Museum Guide | Knowledge about air conditioning in the hot summer

Address | 1300 S Lake Shore Dr

Opening hours | Different museums


Magnificent Mile


You just came to the United States, do you miss China?Eat good, drink good shoppinglife? When you arrive at Evanston or UChicago, do you think you have reached the urban-rural fringe? Don't worry, letMagnificent Mile(Michigan Ave) Come here to save you! Dazzling world-famous brands; in all kinds of restaurants in the golden river north, the voices are full of voices, bringing you back to China in an instant.


Address | North Michigan Avenue


The Art Institute of Chicago


Don’t miss it for those who love artMuseum of Art, On the shoreline of the lake in downtown Chicago, people come to visit in an endless stream. All kinds of exhibits from all countries are dizzying, and the Metropolitan Museum of New York and the 911/XNUMX Museum were rated by Forbes2016 Top 3 Museums in the United States



Even students who are not very interested in art, go to the third floor of the museumTerzo Piano RestaurantEnjoy a wonderful Italian meal, watching the busy traffic that belong to Chicago, must come once!


Address | 111 S Michigan Ave


John Hancock (360 Chicago) Hancock Tower Observation Deck


At an altitude of 1000 feet, facing the North Beach shoreline,95th floorThe scenery is truly a must. Overlooking the magnificent skyline of Chicago, the smoky city 360 degrees will be captured by you.



Friends who like high altitude excitement can also experience the uniqueTILT, A window slowly tilted downward, playing with the heartbeat at that moment!


Address | 875 N Michigan Ave


 Willis Tower Willis Tower


In addition to the aforementioned 360 Chicago, there is also a good place for viewing in downtown! Willis Tower, commonly known as cigarette box.Skydeck on the 103rd floorLet you stand on the glass viewing platform and watch everything under your feet as small as ants, and the tall buildings rising from the ground become shorter. This is the charm of high altitude! Almost no friends who come to Chicago go there, just to enjoy the scenery of Zhicheng from another angle.


Address | 233 S Wacker Dr



Navy Pier


There are many speedboat cruises on the lake. Starting from Navy Pier, take a boat to blow the wind on Lake Michigan and enjoy the peace of mind when you blend into nature. There is another on Broad walkFerris wheel! If you have someone you like, you know what to do!


Address | 600 E Grand Ave



All kinds of cuisines must punch in


Chicago style pizza

Giordano's 


Giodano's can be calledThe originator of the deep dishUp. The appearance looks like a combination of pie and pizza, with the depth of pie and the filling of pizza. If you don't look closely, it will be confused with deep dish.



An authentic Giordano's stuffed pizza has a crispy crust and a layer of pizza on topBethatDeep ~ no ~ see ~ bottom ~ Mozzarela cheese, On the cheese is a thin pancake that many people would ignore. The whole pizza crust is like a baking tray, filled with Italian red sauce, bacon, sausage and cheese, the taste is rich and unstoppable~


Address | 730 N Rush St


Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co.


You will never miss this deep dish store hidden in a small basement in Lincoln Park. It opens at XNUMXpm every day until midnight. Regardless of wind or snow❄️As long as it is business hours,The door is full of people, Put the sidewalk and almost the doorway of the house next to itIt's blocked.(Sympathize with the poor neighbor for three seconds, and have to cross layers of people to go home every day...



This deep dish is slightly different from other ones, itMore like a pie, Many Americans would call it Pizaa Pot Pie. Just looking at the picture, everyone is wondering where is the tomato sauce for pizza? ActuallyHidden in this bowl of cheese!


If you want to eat deep plate pizza, you can go to these shopsChicago Deep-Dish Pizza Collection | Cheese and Tomato Bolognese burst, double the calories and happiness!

Address | 2121 N Clark St


New American


Au Cheval 


what? Your impression of good food still lies in fast food?Open the official website of Au Cheval, the editor received a strong visual attack, and every dish is so beautiful! This may be ChicagoLongest average waiting timeIt’s a burger restaurant (it’s okay to order a meal for two or three hours).



The melted beef bone marrow, the fragrant buttery chicken liver, and all kinds of new American cuisine using eggs as the main ingredient are mouth-watering! Au Cheval retained the United StatesTraditionaldiner’s store structure, but withTrendyThe decorations and innovative dishes that make people appetite attract everyone.


Click here for the full reviewThe restaurant with the longest line in Chicago, we measured his top burger with a ruler|Au Cheval

Address | 800 W Randolph St


Girl & the Goat


Compared to the various pizza shops with a long history in Chicago, thisyelp has the highest number of commentsGirl&the Goat is a new American restaurant that opened in the summer of 2010.If you love lamb, come to this restaurant to taste a variety of lamb dishes.



Even if lamb is not your favorite, you will find pig face, pork shank, beef tongue, lamb liver in this American restaurant!Isn’t it different from the legendary rule that Americans don’t eat offal? Accident is not accident? Innovative and innovative cuisine plus familiarityThe Asian ingredients are amazing!


Address | 809 W Randolph St


Purple Pig


In two $$ restaurants, Really reallyThe hottest restaurant.Even the second place Au Cheval is worse than it by more than 1000 reviews.The first time I saw the name Purple Pig, my eyes lit up. I heard that the name originated from a German legend: Pigs will turn purple after drinking red wine. The picture presented by this alone makes people laugh.



Restaurant chefJimmy Bannos Jr.It is a rising star in the catering industry. After returning from traveling in Italy, he opened this restaurant in 2009Main地中海Creative dishesrestaurant. Over the years, Purple Pig was also selected as one of the top ten new restaurants in the United States by Bon Appetit magazine in 2010, and became one of the top ten new restaurants in the United States in 2011-2014.Michelin recommendationrestaurant.


Click here for the full reviewPurple Pig|Chicago’s hottest $$ restaurant, just follow the team to order these dishes

Address | 500 N Michigan Ave


Korean food



Who doesn't want to eat a big chunk of sizzling barbecue? Don't want to pack sweet and spicy crispy fried chicken home with beer to watch a show? Don't want to drink a bowl of healthy ginseng chicken soup and tofu soup?



Representative of Korean barbecue

San Soo Gab San


Korean foodThe beautiful mountains and riversAbout a wave? Charcoal barbecue, a table full of Korean side dishes, as well as a variety of Korean cold noodles and tofu pot, a lively dinner is all you need to do! In addition to the special grilled steak ribs, various dine-in meals are also delicious choices, such as beef bone soup, army pot and so on!


Please poke other good places👉I’ve eaten a Korean barbecue restaurant with a lot of foods, but I still love the one that doesn’t make a difference.

Address | 5247 N. Western Ave.


Representative contestant of Korean fried chicken

Crisp


Speaking of Korean food, the most popular food pairing in recent years must beKorean fried chicken with beer!The crispy and rich chicken wings are paired with a variety of sauces and sprinkled with white sesame seeds. It is a good choice for lunch and dinner or late-night snacks.


The most comprehensive Korean fried chicken strategy in Zhicheng is hereWe were eating fried chicken in Chicago in the first snow, and where are you now?

Address | 2940 N Broadway Ave


Representative of traditional Korean cuisine 

Han Bat


Have a sip of soup before meals, and life is beautiful. Han Bat is a simple shop that specializes in Korean snow soup. The food here is extremely fast, and there are many types of soups. Take a sip of the soup, and your body damaged in the cold wind will immediatelyWarm up. The soft and waxy texture of the beef exploded fireworks in my heart. Served with beef platter, sweet and spicy kimchi and radish cubes, it's cozy!


Click here for the full reviewKorean Seonang Beef Soup that is not turned off for 24 hours, the taste 600 years ago | Han Bat

Address|2723 W Lawrence Ave




Brunch brunch


Wildberry Pancakes and Café


The concept of Brunch may be a bit unfamiliar to students who have just come to the United States. To put it simply, everyone has to sleep late on weekends, and after breakfast, just get upLet's have breakfast and lunch together. American people eat brunch on weekends is an important part of food culture,This breakfast and lunch restaurant with pancake in the name of the shop may be the pancake restaurant in ChicagoBest place.



The variety of pancakes on the menu is dazzling, such as Oreo muffins, banana muffins, caramel muffins and so on.If you love sweets, come here to eat brunch and you will feel heaven.pancake, crepe, waffleWaiting for you to taste. If your friends don’t like sweets, Wildberry also has salty fried chicken waffles, omelette (eggs) and Mexican bacon with eggs!


Address | 130 E Randolph St


3 Arts Club Cafe


Coming to 3 Arts is the most elegant way to enjoy Brunch. Sitting leisurely in a boutique furniture store, what you eat is not food, but atmosphere. Smoked Salmon must be popular.

Location | 1300 N Dearborn St



Italian flavor

Flying


A familyAn unshakable old-fashioned Italian family restaurantWhen it opened in 1997, it adhered to the concept of traditional Italian cuisine and has been passing on this authentic delicacy to this day.



Different from many high-end Italian restaurants, volare's dishes are of the type that is not very popular but the taste is unforgettable. I personally recommend the delicious Mussel, and the Tiramisu that I have been talking about until now. It melts in the mouth. Sweet but not greasy, the slightly cool taste is just right.


Address | 201 E Grand Ave


Sapori Trattori


Although the chef Anthony was born in Chicago, he lived in his grandfather's house in southern Italy for a long time. When this American boy encountered the unique charm of Italian cuisine, he decided to return toThe Italian way of life and food brings back to Chicago.



Rigatoni, linguini, lasagna and other classic Italian pasta dishes have everything you need, with a variety of tender and refreshing, oily but not greasyItalian meat cold cut, An authentic Italian food is presented in front of you! This restaurant also has a slow cookerDuck legYo, ingredients that are not common in the United States are used in Italian food, so it has a special flavor~


Address | 2701 N Halsted St


Nico osteria


The Nico family is very famous. Frequently ranked at the top of the Italian Restaurant list in Chicago. Its chicken is called ChicagoBest chicken main course, And lobster pasta, salad, mussels.... It is the perfect date place.


Click here for the full reviewThe secret of the first Chinese chef, the chef story of Nico Osteria, Chicago’s top Italian seafood restaurant

Address | 1015 NRush St



Japanese

Gyu-Kaku


Unlike the heavy-tasting Korean-style barbecue, Japanese-style barbecue pays more attention to the original flavor. Horn is a family almostEveryone knowsRotisserie, Miso marinated meat, lamb shank, prawns and all kinds of Japanese appetizers are mouth watering and appetite!



The croissant service is also very attentive. There will be waiters who will change the plates, clean the baking trays and so on. All you need to do is sit and enjoy a bite of the aromatic barbecue! Slightly bitter matcha ice cream andLady M's Layer Cake, Gives you another reason to eat, barbecue with dessert, right!


Click here for the full reviewNiujiao has opened a new store! We don’t have to go to the downtown line anymore!

Address | 210 E Ohio St


  Raisu


When you first came to the United States, you will find that Japanese food is generally more expensive, mainly because Japanese food stores require strict quality control of all kinds of sashimi, and the price is higher than many other restaurants.



There are many Japanese fusions in the city, but authentic sushi dishes are hard to find. The quality of sashimi is almost impeccable in this Japanese restaurant.One of the best in sushiof. Blue Fin Tuna is my favorite. The taste of tuna is dense and full of the taste of the ocean.


Click here for the full reviewTuned Omakase, the minds of craftsmen who enjoy no menu items |

Address | 2958 W Irvine Park Rd


Momotaro


When I entered Momotaro, he gave people a kind ofRestaurants marked $$$$"Feeling. The whole surface is full of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, with excellent lighting. The style of this store is modern and simple, high-end and low-key, and surprisingly, it is actually very friendly here. The ingredients and preparation techniques are also first-class. A great place! You must not miss the various grilled items of the charcoal grill!


Click here for the full reviewMomotaro|What does a 100-dish dish look like? Is this "Chicago's Best Japanese Food" worth your money?

Address | 820 W Lake Street


dessert

Molly's


I often hear my friends say that they have two stomachs, one for dinner and one for dessert~ Molly's is ChicagoOne of the most famous cupcake shops, The sponge cake is moist and slightly sweet, and there is a special filling in the center. The taste of the filling is hard to count.: Peach, chocolate, vanilla, caramel, etc. The cream on the top is creamy but not sweet, and it is satisfying after a bite.


Click here for the full reviewLate night desserts | Chicago's unsweet and addictive cupcakes: Molly's Cupcakes

Address | 2536 N Clark St


vanilla


If cupcakes are a cheerful sweetheart loved by the American people, then Vanille, a French dessert shop, is an exquisite and elegant French lady. Well-knownMacaron, croissant to French mousse, handmade chocolate, She will satisfy your taste fantasy of exquisite desserts.



Vanille was judged by Chicago TribuneThe best French desserts in Chicago.Croissants are especially famous, There are no less than 10 kinds of baked snacks from croissants in the store! Vanille also offersFrench afternoon tea, Need to book 48 hours in advance!Enjoy Benjamin's Tea with exquisite French desserts with your friends, full score!


Address: 2108 N. Clark st.Chicago, IL 60614


Artopolis


West Loop has a quiet and peaceful residential area called Greektown. Although it is only one step away from the downtown area, it makes people beLively and comfortableSurrounded by the breath of life. Artopolis is a serious Greek dessert shop located here. Tiramisu, yogurt mousse, strawberry chiffon, only you can't think of, you can't eat it without you!


Click here for the full reviewBroken relationship|Artopolis: a wonderful dessert shop opened late at night

Address | 306 S Halsted St


bar



Three Dots and a Dash


After eating, if you are over 21 years old (the legal drinking age in the United States), please follow in the footsteps of the editorMust come to the three-point-one-line bar!Tropical styleOf wine glasses decorated and dazzlingcocktailChoose and take you to a passionate tropical island in no time~ Jet wine glasses, various tropical flower decorations, colorful cocktails, and friends, lovers, have a drink and take a vacation in your mood!


Address | 435 N Clark St.


The Aviary


Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas, the masterminds of Alinea and Next with three Michelin stars, may have such a mentality and used their peak standards and talents for food, audio and visual, and opened this unique one.Molecular cocktailWell-The Aviary, born out of expectation, is beyond imagination.


Click here for the full reviewThis glass of molecular cocktail does not do "business", but still wants to add drama to myself|The Aviary

Location | 955 W Fulton Market



OK, see here

You have mastered Chicago

The first check-in locations for eating, drinking, and having fun!



New country, new campus, new classmates,Everything seems to be coming too fast, does it surprise you?



Don’t forget that the happiness of life can best be reflected in every bit of detail. Between the busy study and life, there are warm food and interesting attractions.It is worth living in Zhicheng for a few years~


let's work hard together

The team is in every day and night

Struggle with you together!

⚠️: Don’t forget to protect yourself while eating and drinking!


Text | The second September without eating and sleeping

Pictures | Some from the web

Edit | Looking forward to meeting new friends Clo



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